This special bonus episode of Conversations from the Collection was recorded live at the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival with artist, fine art conservator and writer Christabel Blackman.

Christabel joined Miriam Kelly, Head of Curatorial and Exhibitions at Newcastle Art Gallery for a fascinating in conversation event celebrating her book 'Charles & Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love'.

In this captivating conversation, she reflects on growing up as the daughter of two influential figures in Australian art and literature, and shares insights into her own creative journey and work in conservation.

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast.

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery 
Hosted by Miriam Kelly
Introduction by Zana Kobayashi
Produced by Gemma Wroblewski
Edited and Music by Duke's Creations

This special bonus episode of Conversations from the Collection was recorded live at the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival with artist, fine art conservator and writer Christabel Blackman.
Christabel joined Miriam Kelly, Head of Curatorial and Exhibitions at Newcastle Art Gallery for a fascinating in conversation event celebrating her book 'Charles &amp; Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love'.
In this captivating conversation, she reflects on growing up as the daughter of two influential figures in Australian art and literature, and shares insights into her own creative journey and work in conservation.
<a href="https://newcastleartgallery.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/bonus-podcast-episode-christabel-blackman">Conversations from the Collection</a> is a <a href="https://newcastleartgallery.nsw.gov.au/">Newcastle Art Gallery</a> podcast.
Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery&nbsp; Hosted by Miriam Kelly Introduction by Zana Kobayashi Produced by Gemma Wroblewski Edited and Music by Duke's Creations

Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast.

In this six part series, each episode will dive into a different collection area of the Newcastle Art Gallery to uncover hidden stories and connect with artists who have contributed to the significance of our diverse collection.

Find new episodes here or on your favourite podcast listening app.

Conversations from the Collection &ndash; a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast.
In this six part series, each episode will dive into a different collection area of the <a href="https://nag.org.au/">Newcastle Art Gallery</a> to uncover hidden stories and connect with artists who have contributed to the significance of our diverse collection.
Find new episodes <a href="https://nag.org.au/digital/podcast">here </a>or on your favourite podcast listening app.

Welcome to Conversations from the Collection. Engaging, funny and full of wonder - join us as we discover a wide range of practices and six very different artistic journeys from Newcastle Art Gallery's collection. Starting Wednesday 4 January 2023.

Conversations from the Collection

Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. 

Our summer listening series explores stories from renowned artists who have contributed to Newcastle Art Gallery’s iconic collection. 

Our first season included conversations with artists Virginia Cuppaidge, Brian Robinson, Kenji Uranishi, Joan Ross, Tamara Dean and Hilarie Mais. Our second season featured artists Lottie Consalvo, Janet Fieldhouse, Tina Havelock Stevens, Lindy Lee,  Owen Leong and Jemima Wyman. 

Find new episodes here or on your favourite podcast listening app.

Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. 
Our summer listening series explores stories from renowned artists who have contributed to <a href="https://www.nag.org.au/">Newcastle Art Gallery</a>’s iconic collection. 
Our first season included conversations with artists Virginia Cuppaidge, Brian Robinson, Kenji Uranishi, Joan Ross, Tamara Dean and Hilarie Mais. Our second season featured artists Lottie Consalvo, Janet Fieldhouse, Tina Havelock Stevens, Lindy Lee,  Owen Leong and Jemima Wyman. 
Find new episodes <a href="https://nag.org.au/digital/podcast">here </a>or on your favourite podcast listening app.