Sydney-based writer and journalist Mark Mordue and highly regarded author and academic Chris Fleming, discuss what has happened to civil debate and the reasonable exchange of competing ideas in public, to conversations that might lead to productive compromise or simply agreeing to disagree?

This discussion was recorded prior to the panel discussion at the Greek Theatre, Addi Road Centre, Wednesday, 25 October 2023. Panellists include: Mark Mordue, Chris Fleming, Lucinda Holdforth, Michael West and Sheila Ngoc Pham.

HIDDEN Rookwood Sculptures takes place amongst the pathways and gardens in one of the oldest sections of Rookwood Cemetery. The free exhibition receives submissions from artists responding to the Cemetery’s evocative sense of place with themes of contemplation that span life cycles of love and remembrance, death and mourning. Exhibition Curator, Kath Fries, talks us through this year’s exhibition.

Writing Objects is a new series of writing engaging with the Powerhouse Collection, opening it up to new audiences and communities. THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE:  UNCOVERING ADA’S LEGACY is  the commissioned project written by Professor Toby Walsh at the Powerhouse Museum. In this work he uncovers the legacy of Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer.  Toby is one of the world’s leading researchers in artificial intelligence (AI). Faking It: Artificial Intelligence in a Human World (La Trobe University Press, 2023) is his seventh book and set to be launched next week. What has happened to civil debate and the reasonable exchange of competing ideas in public, to conversations that might lead to productive compromise or simply agreeing to disagree? This is a question to be explored on a panel discussion, Uncivil Society: polarisation and breakdown in conversation today, next week at the Addi Road Centre and we hear from two of the speakers, Dr Chris Fleming and Mark Mordue. The Blue Mountain Writers Festival returns to Katoomba and we hear from the newly appointed Artistic Director, Maeve Marsden.

Please note that the extended conversation between Dr Chris Fleming and Mark Mordue can be listened to separately. The interview with Kath Fries, Curator of HIDDEN ROOKWOOD Sculptures, can also be listened to separately and will be broadcast on Arts Friday, November 3rd.

Produced and presented by Angela Stretch, from GADIGAL country, we acknowledge First Nations peoples as the sovereign custodians of Country, and pay respect to Elders of past, present and to future generations. We acknowledge and value the distinct culture, customs and practices present in the many and diverse tribal nations across NSW. 

Playlist

Ghost Warrior :: Traces To Nowhere I’ve Been There re:st Bern, Switzerland
Josef Akin :: Visions of the Night Chimera Glasgow UK
21-22 October 2023 :: INTERVIEW: Maeve Marsden, Artistic Director, Blue Mountain Writers Festival https://www.bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au/
Kendall Timmons :: Fred’s Dystopia APRON JAPAN VOL.1 Apron Records UK
Joram Feitsma :: Abandon All Hope Single Netherlands
UNIVERSAL MACHINE: UNCOVERING ADA’S LEGACY – Powerhouse Museum :: INTERVIEW: Toby Walsh https://powerhouse.com.au/stories/the-universal-machine-uncovering-adas-legacy Faking It: Artificial Intelligence in a Human World, Launched Gleebooks, Tuesday 24 October – https:
Tommaso Cappellato :: Melody Lounge Explorare LA California
Christian Gaubert – :: Sweet Maryline Last Exit Mad About Records
UNICIVIL SOCIETY:polarisation and breakdown in our conversations today :: COMMENTARY: Dr Chris Fleming and Mark Mordue Wednesday, 25 October 2023 – Greek Theatre @ Addi Road, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville https://events.humanitix.com/uncivil-society-polarisation-and-breakdown-in-our-conversations-today
AGBEKO :: There Must Be Another Way Single Manchester UK
The full discussion with Mark Mordue and Dr Chris Flemming will be made available on Monday 23 October 2023. :: Arts Friday program archive: https://talkingthroughyourarts.com.au/ HIDDEN Rookwood Sculptures 2023 | 21 October – 19 November 2023 For more information visit: https://www.hiddeninrookwood.com.au/

Art dealer and curator Damien Minton presents 13 shows in 13 weeks at the Sheffer Gallery in Darlington. The showcase of exhibitions have attracted buyers and attendees in great numbers. Damien speaks candidly on producing the series, industry insights and the artists exhibiting. The Hollywood Hotel (HH) has been an artist studio for David Art Wales, who has been on a year-long artist in residence, which has culminated into a solo-exhibition, A Man Walks into A Bar. We hear from him at HH on how it all came about, his experiences, the exhibition and new directions. The Sydney Ceramics Market returns to Carriageworks after a successful debut in 2022. Featuring over 90 artists and makers, the Market is part of Sydney Craft Week and host to independent practitioners. The founders Melody Brunton and Samee Lapham tell us more about it.

Produced and presented by Angela Stretch, from GADIGAL country, we acknowledge First Nations peoples as the sovereign custodians of Country, and pay respect to Elders of past, present and to future generations. We acknowledge and value the distinct culture, customs and practices present in the many and diverse tribal nations across NSW. And we accept the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution.

Playlist

Surprise Chef :: Friendship Theme EP Melbourne
CAN :: Moonshake Future Days Germany
13 SHOWS 13 WEEKS : WEEK 11 – Mark Hetherington – 7 October :: INTERVIEW: Damien Minton presents WEEK 13: Lilli Stomland 11-14 October https://damienmintonpresents.com/ | Sheffer Gallery, 38 Lander Street, Darlington
Hot Rocks :: Minerals (Version 1) Minerals BOOMARN NATION
Matthew Halsall :: Natural Movement An Ever Changing View Manchester UK
DayKoda :: THE PROCESS UNO Italy
The Sydney Ceramics Market 2023 :: INTERVIEW: Melody Brunton and Samee Lapham 10am – 5pm, Saturday, 7 October sydneyceramicsmarket.com
Marley Del Prete :: Parade of Roses Movement Melbourne
Solo exhibition: A Man Walks In A Bar :: INTERVIEW: David Art Wales, Artist in Residence at the Hollywood Hotel Date: – 15 October, Hollywood Hotel, 2 Foster Street, Sydney @davidwales
Cleo Sol :: Nothing On Me Heaven UK
The RAH Band :: Messages From The Stars (Remix) Producers Choice ATJAZZ Record Company