The John Weeks Show Podcast - 2026-8-31

PROGRAM #79

FEATURE 1

Interview : Ashvin Harrison

Interview by John Weeks

Ashvin Harrison, an internationally recognised Australian contemporary artist with collectors in more than 50 countries, says people should be choosing art based on how it makes them feel, not simply how it looks in the room.

Topic: Smart people are easier to fool than they think, mentalist warns intelligence can become a liability

Discussion Points:

How to avoid buying art you'll get sick of
..  Why emotion should come before colour when choosing a piece
..  The simple sizing and hanging mistakes that can make artwork look wrong
..  Why building a collection over time creates a more meaningful home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The John Weeks Show Podcast - 2026-8-31
PROGRAM #79
FEATURE 1
Interview : Ashvin Harrison
Interview by John Weeks
Ashvin Harrison, an internationally recognised Australian contemporary artist with collectors in more than 50 countries, says people should be choosing art based on how it makes them feel, not simply how it looks in the room.
Topic: Smart people are easier to fool than they think, mentalist warns intelligence can become a liability
Discussion Points:
How to avoid buying art you'll get sick of .. &nbsp;Why emotion should come before colour when choosing a piece .. &nbsp;The simple sizing and hanging mistakes that can make artwork look wrong .. &nbsp;Why building a collection over time creates a more meaningful home
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The John Weeks Show is a two-hour radio program that focusses on social media, science, the environment, self-development, personal achievement, social justice, and other associated areas.

The program addresses these subjects in an honest, sincere and non-sensational way. Each of John’s guests is treated with the utmost respect.

The show features music of many genres (eg ambient, Celtic, electronic, contemporary style of music, 'World', Blues….).

John, a veteran broadcaster on Community radio for 29 years, is a strong supporter of the arts & entertainment scene. Through his radio programs he has promoted established and lesser-known musicians, authors, artists and achievers.

The John Weeks Show is a two-hour radio program that focusses on social media, science, the environment, self-development, personal achievement, social justice, and other associated areas. The program addresses these subjects in an honest, sincere and non-sensational way. Each of John&rsquo;s guests is treated with the utmost respect. The show features music of many genres (eg ambient, Celtic, electronic, contemporary style of music, 'World', Blues&hellip;.). John, a veteran broadcaster on Community radio for 29 years, is a strong supporter of the arts &amp; entertainment scene. Through his radio programs he has promoted established and lesser-known musicians, authors, artists and achievers.