This show is on a mission: to answer life's big questions through art. Join the ever-curious Namila Benson on the journey as she meets artists from all over the creative landscape to find out who we are and where we're headed.
Where to Watch The Art Of... • Season 1
15 Episodes
The Art Of Heartbreak
E1
The Art Of HeartbreakWe've all experienced heartbreak, whether romantic, platonic or the death of a loved one. Namila wonders when it comes to getting over heartbreak is the answer in art. Features Josh Thomas, Emma Donovan and Celeste Mountjoy.
The Art of Being Imperfect
E2
The Art of Being ImperfectNobody's perfect, but can art help us accept our failures and shortcomings? Namila Benson asks powerhouse singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer, artists Yhonnie Scarce and Richard Lewer, and jazz musician Audrey Powne.
The Art Of Maculinity
E3
The Art Of MaculinityJoin guest host Courtney Act as she explores what masculinity looks like today. She meets with metal superstar Winston McCall from Parkway Drive, artist Billy Bain, Dame Mary Beard and the cheeky collective Briefs Factory.
The Art Of Sex
E4
The Art Of SexJoin Namila Benson on a daring quest to explore why sex makes us uncomfortable. Featuring TV star and intimacy coordinator Michala Banas, artist Paul Yore, burlesque sensation Kitty Obsidian and ABC Classic's Vanessa Hughes.
The Art Of Making a Difference
E5
The Art Of Making a DifferenceJoin Namila Benson as she meets mavericks making change around the world. Featuring five-time Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo, singer-songwriter Kutcha Edwards, drag queen fashionista Bimini and educator Joris Lechene.
The Art Of Rage
E6
The Art Of RageNamila discovers rage can be a powerful motivator. Author Christos Tsiolkas, Archibald winner Del Kathryn Barton, comedian Nazeem Hussain and rapper Barkaa show how passion and fury paint a vivid picture of modern life.
The Art Of Being Funny
E7
The Art Of Being FunnyNamila Benson faces her greatest fear - stand-up comedy. Namila chats with comedian Shaun Micallef, comic Zainab Johnson, classicist Mary Beard, father/son duo Dane and Bow Simpson and political satirist Badiucao.
The Art Of Climate
E8
The Art Of ClimateZoe Norton Lodge and Namila Benson want to know if art can help our climate. With OITNB star Yael Stone, artist Ghenoa Gela, sculptor Megan Cope's living eco solution and artist Jessie French's extraordinary "plastic".
The Art Of Hair
E9
The Art Of HairFrom mullets to afros, Namila Benson wants to know why we're so obsessed with hair. She seeks answers with artist Patricia Piccinini, top model Duckie Thot, hair sculptor Zena Thiboult and at Mullet Fest.
The Art Of Starting Over
E10
The Art Of Starting OverHow do we start over when life takes us back to square one? Guest host Osher Gunsberg seeks answers from ex-Wiggle Emma Watkins, AFL legend turned painter Gavin Wanganeen and comedian Sam Kissajukian.
The Art Of Motherhood
E11
The Art Of MotherhoodNamila explores how art can help us understand motherhood. Featuring artist Atong Atem, writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich of Camp Cope, Mother of the House Of Alexander Ella Ganza and Prof. Mary Beard.
The Art Of Food
E12
The Art Of Food
The Art Of Ageing
E13
The Art Of Ageing
The Art Of Sport
E14
The Art Of Sport
The Art Of Money
E15
The Art Of Money
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