In this sixth episode of Closer Look, we delve into the moving image at ACMI and the historic ship Polly Woodside. Both these exhibitions explore the theme of movement in a literal and abstract sense.

We speak to Fiona Trigg, Senior Curator at ACMI and Erin Jamieson, Education Coordinator at the National Trust of Australia. Featured in this episode is a look at Arcade Games, Documentary films and life on a ship.

Pollywoodside is open the first and third Sundays of the month, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

ACMI is open everyday except Christmas Day, 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Hosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne. Thank you to Ciara Griffiths for contributing to a visit to ACMI.Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast. The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.

In the fifth episode of Closer Look, we delve into the world of showtime by exploring Melbourne Royal's Virtual Museum and the Australian Performing Arts Collection. These collections showcase how stories from various performances and shows are carefully preserved.We speak to Meghan Grech Project Coordinator Heritage at Melbourne Royal as well as Margot Anderson Head of Curatorial at Art Centre Melbourne. Featured in this episode is a look at daredevils, showbags, Dame Nellie Melba and clown shoes.

Melbourne Royal Virtual MuseumAustralian Performing Arts CollectionHosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne.Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast.The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.

In this fourth episode of Closer Look and our first two-parter, we explore family and belonging. In this second part, Kav will explore their connection with Fiji through a visit to the Te Pasifika Gallery in Melbourne Museum. We speak to Sione Napi Francis, long-time contributor to the Gallery, and current curator Jade Hadfield. The Te Pasifika Gallery (Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika - Melbourne Museum) is a permanent gallery in Melbourne Museum which is currently closed to the public for redevelopment. Melbourne Museum is open 9am to 5pm daily. Hosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne and Kav P. Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast. The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.