Everyone's a Critic

26min

They say art is the mark of a civilised society, but what do Australians really think about it? Each week, a cross-section of Australians will become art critics as they delve deeper into some of the most renowned works in the country.

Episodes

Cast

National Gallery of Victoria - Ian Potter Centre

1. National Gallery of Victoria - Ian Potter Centre

30min

28th Jun 2018

A group of everyday Australians become art critics as they explore the works of the National Gallery of Victoria's Australian Collection housed in the Ian Potter Centre.

Art Gallery of New South Wales (1)

2. Art Gallery of New South Wales (1)

29min

5th Jul 2018

The critics have their first of two trips to the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) in Sydney to view works by artists Edouard Detaille, Charles Meere, Uta Uta Tjangala, Geraldine Javier and Brett Whiteley.

National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

3. National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

27min

12th Jul 2018

This week the critics visit the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne. Founded in 1861, the NGV is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia.

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

4. Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

27min

19th Jul 2018

The critics visit Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art. Sitting on the edge of Circular Quay, the MCA was established in 1991. The critics view works by Khadim Ali, Callum Morton, Stuart Ringholt, Fiona Hall and Sally Smart.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

5. Heide Museum of Modern Art

27min

26th Jul 2018

The critics visit Heide Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne, to view art by Albert Tucker, Jenny Watson, Arthur Boyd and Sidney Nolan.

Art Gallery of New South Wales (2)

6. Art Gallery of New South Wales (2)

26min

2nd Aug 2018

Everyday Aussies-turned art critics return to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. J-Maine and Levi, Alexander and Rudo, Juliette and Rick, Harry and Maurice and Maria and Monique cast their eye and opinions over the artwork.

Lyon Housemuseum

7. Lyon Housemuseum

29min

9th Aug 2018

Our critics explore the Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne, the first space in the world designed as both a family home and a public gallery. They view art by Patricia Piccinini, Polly Borland, Callum Morton and Constanze Zikos.

Campbelltown Arts Centre

8. Campbelltown Arts Centre

28min

16th Aug 2018

Siblings, friends, couples and families, our everyday art critics visit the Campbelltown Arts Centre in Western Sydney. They cast their eyes and opinions over the work by finalists in the Fisher's Ghost Art Award.

National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

9. National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

26min

23rd Aug 2018

Our critics visit the National Gallery of Victoria's Australian Collection. Housed in the Ian Potter Centre it includes works by Frederick McCubbin, John Brack, Albert Tucker and Grace Cossington Smith.

First air date

28th Jun 2018

Last air date

23rd Aug 2018

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks