Everyone's a Critic

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

9 Episodes

National Gallery of Victoria - Ian Potter Centre
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National Gallery of Victoria - Ian Potter CentreA 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)
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Art Gallery of New South Wales (1)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
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National Gallery of Victoria - International CollectionThis 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
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Museum of Contemporary Art AustraliaThe 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
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Heide Museum of Modern ArtThe 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)
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Art Gallery of New South Wales (2)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
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Lyon HousemuseumOur 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
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Campbelltown Arts CentreSiblings, 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
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National Gallery of Victoria - Australian CollectionOur 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.