Shakespeare's stories are timeless, being retold and adapted for new audiences constantly. Matthew Connell, a member of Melbourne Shakespeare Company, is playing Brutus in a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Zack talked to Matthew about his relationship with the poet's works and what it's like to take on iconic roles in the present day.

Shakespeare's stories are timeless, being retold and adapted for new audiences constantly. Matthew Connell, a member of Melbourne Shakespeare Company, is playing Brutus in a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Zack talked to Matthew about his relationship with the poet's works and what it's like to take on iconic roles in the present day.

Art Smitten is SYN's weekly guide to arts, culture and entertainment in Australia and around the world. With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we're here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. From our base in Naarm/Melbourne, contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it's film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you're into, Art Smitten is the place! 

Art Smitten is SYN's weekly guide to arts, culture and entertainment in Australia and around the world. With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we're here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. From our base in Naarm/Melbourne, contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it's film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you're into, Art Smitten is the place!

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

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Catch all of Art Smitten's interviews and reviews here! Make sure to check out the Art Smitten podcast for the full shows, and listen live every Wednesday from 3pm on SYN 90.7

Catch all of Art Smitten's interviews and reviews here! Make sure to check out the Art Smitten podcast for the full shows, and listen live every Wednesday from 3pm on SYN 90.7

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Art Smitten is SYN’s weekly guide to arts, culture, and entertainment based in Melbourne / Naarm.

Tune in Saturdays from 12pm– 2pm.

With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we’re here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. Contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it’s film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you’re into, Art Smitten is the place!

Art Smitten is a SYN Media Podcast.

Art Smitten is SYN’s weekly guide to arts, culture, and entertainment based in Melbourne / Naarm.
Tune in Saturdays from 12pm – 2pm.
With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we’re here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. Contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it’s film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you’re into, Art Smitten is the place!
Art Smitten is a SYN Media Podcast.

Re-imagining Shakespeare with Matthew Connell

I had the pleasure of chatting with two of Next Wave’s Artistic Directors, Anthony ‘Banda’ Bandalan and Matisse Laida.

Next Wave is celebrating 40 years with an exciting program called All School Lab - full of artist talks, performances and activities running over the 24th and 25th of May.

The event will conclude with a party curated by Next Wave’s Young Artistic Directorate, called during:next!

https://nextwave.org.au/

https://allschool.nextwave.org.au/programs/lab/lab_2024

Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM

SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. 

SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. 

Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

I had the pleasure of chatting with two of Next Wave’s Artistic Directors, Anthony ‘Banda’ Bandalan and Matisse Laida.
Next Wave is celebrating 40 years with an exciting program called All School Lab - full of artist talks, performances and activities running over the 24th and 25th of May.
The event will conclude with a party curated by Next Wave’s Young Artistic Directorate, called during:next!
<a href="https://nextwave.org.au/">https://nextwave.org.au/</a> 
<a href="https://allschool.nextwave.org.au/programs/lab/lab_2024">https://allschool.nextwave.org.au/programs/lab/lab_2024</a>
Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM
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SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. 
SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. 
Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Next Wave - Matisse and Banda

For our new vol Lucy's first show we chatted with Monikha from Other Goods and Services - all about Goods, Services, and manifesting the best work-balance lifestyle possible in the industry.

Monikha was a delight to chat with, and we're really keen to see what's going to happen next in the Other Goods space!

Other Goods is a local shop front, event and exhibition space in Brunswick East – providing goods and services for the community. https://www.othergoods.com.au/

Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM

SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. 

SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. 

Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

For our new vol Lucy's first show we chatted with Monikha from Other Goods and Services - all about Goods, Services, and manifesting the best work-balance lifestyle possible in the industry.
Monikha was a delight to chat with, and we're really keen to see what's going to happen next in the Other Goods space!
Other Goods is a local shop front, event and exhibition space in Brunswick East – providing goods and services for the community. <a href="https://www.othergoods.com.au/">https://www.othergoods.com.au/</a>
Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM
<hr>
SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. 
SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. 
Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Other Goods - Monikha

This week, we had the opportunity to speak with emerging artist Vivian Qiu all about her practice, projects and philosophy!

Vivian develops material forms in order to consider cultural identity and connection to place. Through experimentation with organic materials, she has built a 'sentimental' practice of jewellery-making.

Check out Vivian's work here!

Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM

SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. 

SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. 

Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

This week, we had the opportunity to speak with emerging artist Vivian Qiu all about her practice, projects and philosophy!
Vivian develops material forms in order to consider cultural identity and connection to place. Through experimentation with organic materials, she has built a 'sentimental' practice of jewellery-making.
<a href="https://www.vivianqiustudio.com/">Check out Vivian's work here!</a>
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Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM
SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. 
SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. 
Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the Kulin nations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Re-imagining Shakespeare with Matthew Connell

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