Art Works — Season 1, Episode 1: Uncle Jack Charles, Atong Atem & Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran

Episode synopsis

In the very first episode of Art Works, host Namila Benson throws a pot with actor Uncle Jack Charles and interviews artist Atong Atem, while sculptor Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran explains his unusual sources of inspiration.

About Art Works

With in-studio segments, behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, playful explainers and deep-dive field reports from locations across Australia, this docuseries puts the spotlight on creativity as an overlooked but inherent part of our everyday lives.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2Race and Representation, Ziggy Ramo & Airi Ingram
• E3Opera Australia & Mary Quant
• E4Museum of Contemporary Art & ABC Classic 100
• E5Miss First Nation & the Ramsay Art Prize
• E6Archibald Prize & Archie 100
• E7Kate Just & the Great Woy Woy Tea Cosy Showcase
• E8Hilma af Klint & Incognito Art Show
• E9Dark Mofo 2021
• E10NAIDOC Week 2021
• E11Just Not Australian Touring Exhibition
• E12Arts Access Victoria Amplify Festival
• E13Science Gallery in Melbourne