Music, Arts & Screen

Creative world commentary from the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

20 February 2018 – Archaeology, Art, Culture, Museums, Visual Arts
Your personal audio tour of the Louvre Abu Dhabi
The new Louvre Abu Dhabi showcases hundreds of international works of art; a University of Melbourne art expert takes you on an audio tour of the gallery.
20 February 2018 – Africa, Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights, Movie Review, Race
Black Panther: How global civil rights found a home in a superhero movie
A University of Melbourne expert finds the latest Marvel movie, Black Panther, nods to the Black Lives Matter movement with its own take on global Civil Rights.
Podcast14 February 2018 – Acting, Art, Performance, Theatre, Victorian College of the Arts
For the love of the stage
Melbourne Fringe Living Legend Rinske Ginsberg, now a University of Melbourne acting researcher and lecturer, reflects on a life of performance.
6 February 2018 – Art, Artists, Victorian College of the Arts, Virtual Reality, Visual Arts
An interview with Tom Crago
Artist and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, Tom Crago, is exhibiting at the international Triennial at the National Gallery of Victoria.
1 February 2018 – Architecture, Art, Culture, Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne
Exploring our hidden cultural treasures
The University of Melbourne has 32 cultural collections including libraries, prints, rare books and archives; now they're set to become a public focal point.
8 December 2017 – Documentaries, Fake News, Film, Reality TV, Victorian College of the Arts
Why documentaries matter in an era of fake news
In an age where the line between truth and fiction is increasingly blurry, the term 'documentary' needs more protection, says a University of Melbourne expert.
9 October 2017 – Agriculture, Architecture, Art, Education, Law
The jobs of 2027
In 10 years jobs we’re familiar with now will change; University of Melbourne experts look at how technology will revolutionise professions like nursing and law
29 September 2017 – Art, Artists, Festivals, Victorian College of the Arts, Visual Arts
Jon Cattapan: A portrait of the artist as a new director
As Professor Jon Cattapan starts a new role as Director at the University of Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts - he talks life, loss, longevity and art.
11 August 2017 – Alzheimer's, Dementia, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Music Therapy, Songs
Clearing the fog of dementia with song
A new study led by the University of Melbourne will investigate the potential for music therapy as a dementia treatment.
9 August 2017 – Art History, Australian History, Choreography, Dance, Victorian College of the Arts
The demon dance: A modern reimagining
University of Melbourne's VCA dance students perform "The Demon Machine", a seminal work by modern-dance choreographer and school founder Gertrud Bodernweiser.