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Interview with Beth Maslen and Hannah Gartside

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After an incredible day experiencing the 2026 Melbourne Sculpture Biennale at Billilla Mansion, our next episode of Art Smitten will be sharing our thoughts & reflections on the project 🍃🏡🕯️
We are also fortunate to be joined by Hannah Gartside + Beth Maslen, who both have new works presented at this year’s exhibition!

Tune into SYN90.7fm this Monday 3-5pm to hear it all 🤍 @synmedia 📻
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@melbournesculpturebiennale
@hannahgartsidestudio
#BethMaslen

After an incredible day experiencing the 2026 Melbourne Sculpture Biennale at Billilla Mansion, our next episode of Art Smitten will be sharing our thoughts &amp; reflections on the project 🍃🏡🕯️ We are also fortunate to be joined by Hannah Gartside + Beth Maslen, who both have new works presented at this year&rsquo;s exhibition! Tune into SYN90.7fm this Monday 3-5pm to hear it all 🤍 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/synmedia/">@synmedia</a> 📻 ⛲️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melbournesculpturebiennale/">@melbournesculpturebiennale</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahgartsidestudio/">@hannahgartsidestudio</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bethmaslen/">#BethMaslen</a>

With a focus on the contemporary art scene in Naarm / Melbourne, we’re here to showcase art and culture. Contributors and presenters interview, review, and cover current and upcoming exhibitions, practices and everything in between. Art Smitten is the place for expanding your knowledge of fine art practices!

With a focus on the contemporary art scene in Naarm / Melbourne, we&rsquo;re here to showcase art and culture. Contributors and presenters interview, review, and cover current and upcoming exhibitions, practices and everything in between. Art Smitten is the place for expanding your knowledge of fine art practices!

Art Smitten is SYN's weekly guide to arts, culture and entertainment in Australia and around the world.

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Melbourne Sculpture Biennale - with Beth Maslen and Hannah Gartside

Interview with Maggie Hensel-Brown

On our next episode of Art Smitten, we are thrilled to be interviewing Maggie Hensel-Brown, who has been working on a project titled ‘Lacing Communities Together’ both here and around the world. 🕯️
🪡 Lacemakers from 11 countries and 19 states sent triangles to the Columbia Gorge Museum in Washington. Hensel-Brown, volunteers, and Museum staff sewed over 550 pieces into the final art installation currently on display in ‘A Sense of Place’.
@maggiehenselbrown

Tune in this Monday 3-5pm to SYN90.7fm
AND be part of the conversation by hitting up the textline on 0468 155 796 @synmedia

Image credit: Afrina Fitri @afrinafitrii

On our next episode of Art Smitten, we are thrilled to be interviewing Maggie Hensel-Brown, who has been working on a project titled &lsquo;Lacing Communities Together&rsquo; both here and around the world. 🕯️ 🪡 Lacemakers from 11 countries and 19 states sent triangles to the Columbia Gorge Museum in Washington. Hensel-Brown, volunteers, and Museum staff sewed over 550 pieces into the final art installation currently on display in &lsquo;A Sense of Place&rsquo;. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maggiehenselbrown/">@maggiehenselbrown</a> Tune in this Monday 3-5pm to SYN90.7fm AND be part of the conversation by hitting up the textline on 0468 155 796 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/synmedia/">@synmedia</a> Image credit: Afrina Fitri <a href="https://www.instagram.com/afrinafitrii/">@afrinafitrii</a>

Fibre art and textile traditions - Interview with Maggie Hensel-Brown

🚨In the lead up to the Victorian State Election this November, Art Smitten will be speaking to the organisers of the Don’t Break Our Arts campaign to discuss the dire situation our much loved arts organisations are finding themselves in.
The campaign is calling for the restoration of funding cuts, and new cultural investment in a state once renowned for its vibrant arts scene.
To show solidarity, sign the petition and join the rally next Monday (Nov 9th) at the State Library from 4:30pm ‼️ @dontbreakourarts

Tune in this Monday 3-5pm on SYN 90.7fm and be part of the conversation by hitting up the textline 0468 155 796 📲 @synmedia

🚨In the lead up to the Victorian State Election this November, Art Smitten will be speaking to the organisers of the Don&rsquo;t Break Our Arts campaign to discuss the dire situation our much loved arts organisations are finding themselves in. The campaign is calling for the restoration of funding cuts, and new cultural investment in a state once renowned for its vibrant arts scene. To show solidarity, sign the petition and join the rally next Monday (Nov 9th) at the State Library from 4:30pm ‼️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dontbreakourarts/">@dontbreakourarts</a> Tune in this Monday 3-5pm on SYN 90.7fm and be part of the conversation by hitting up the textline 0468 155 796 📲 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/synmedia/">@synmedia</a>

Don't Break Our Arts - Interview with Ben Eltham

On Art Smitten today, we will be joined by the artists presented in ‘For Holding’, currently on display at First Site Gallery. 🕯️

💌 Claire Garwoli, Davin Ivatts and Zosia Slifirski Duckett are part of Vessel – a collective formed from a friendship forged through sculpture. ‘For Holding’ is their inaugural collaboration, created in Vessel’s workshop. The project brings them together with each handmade object. Every element depends upon the others, turning individual acts of making into a collective invitation to pause, hold and be present.

Tune in to SYN90.7fm this Monday at 3-5pm to hear more!

Image credit: Zosia Slifirski Duckett, Claire Garwoli and Davin Ivatts, Holding Stone 2026 and Holding Vessel 2026, etched and polished bronze, reclaimed redgum. Photograph by Zosia Slifirski Duckett. Image courtesy of the artists.

On Art Smitten today, we will be joined by the artists presented in &lsquo;For Holding&rsquo;, currently on display at First Site Gallery. 🕯️ 💌 Claire Garwoli, Davin Ivatts and Zosia Slifirski Duckett are part of Vessel &ndash; a collective formed from a friendship forged through sculpture. &lsquo;For Holding&rsquo; is their inaugural collaboration, created in Vessel&rsquo;s workshop. The project brings them together with each handmade object. Every element depends upon the others, turning individual acts of making into a collective invitation to pause, hold and be present. Tune in to SYN90.7fm this Monday at 3-5pm to hear more! Image credit: Zosia Slifirski Duckett, Claire Garwoli and Davin Ivatts, Holding Stone 2026 and Holding Vessel 2026, etched and polished bronze, reclaimed redgum. Photograph by Zosia Slifirski Duckett. Image courtesy of the artists.

Melbourne Sculpture Biennale - with Beth Maslen and Hannah Gartside

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