Deep Dive: Prisoner
In 2019 the NFSA celebrated the 40th anniversary of 'Prisoner' with the show's stars, Val Lehman and Amanda Muggleton, and musician Allan Caswell.
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50 wonderful surprises
Fifty surprising, heartwarming and weirdly wonderful items from the NFSA collection.
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Evonne Goolagong-Cawley
To coincide with the annual 'Wimbledon fortnight', Johnny Milner takes a closer look at tennis legend Evonne Goolagong-Cawley's career – from Barellan to Wimbledon.
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Deep Dive: Chips Rafferty
Listen to Dr Andrew Pike's special presentation at the NFSA about Australian film icon, Chips Rafferty.
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Mavis Ripper, Costume Designer
NFSA curator Jenny Gall shines a spotlight on Mavis Ripper, a pioneer of Australian costume design for film and theatre.
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Wimbledon Tennis Stars
To coincide with the annual 'Wimbledon fortnight', Johnny Milner takes a look at some Australian tennis stars who have excelled on the traditional grass court at Wimbledon.
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Deep Dive: Marion Boyce
Renowned Australian costume designer Marion Boyce spoke with NFSA Assistant Curator Jenny Gall about the characters, costumes and designs on Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
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Vale Dame Vera Lynn
We commemorate the life of celebrated English singer Dame Vera Lynn, affectionately known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart', who has passed away at the age of 103.
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Deep Dive: Deborah Conway
Deborah Conway, along with her partner and collaborator Willy Zygier, performed a special concert at the NFSA.
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Cassette Culture
The NFSA recently received a donation of 12 releases from the short-lived Melbourne-based cassette label Comfort 35.
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Wanda Beach Murders and the Beaumont Kids
Amy Butterfield considers the wave of high-profile crimes in the 1960s that led commentators to proclaim that Australia had 'lost its innocence'.
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Deep Dive: The Matrix
Listen to a discussion with Andrew Mason, Executive Producer of The Matrix, that the NFSA hosted to mark the film's 20th anniversary.
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Deep Dive: Ella
Ella Havelka, the first Indigenous dancer with the Australian Ballet, discusses the documentary Ella with director Douglas Watkin and the NFSA's Karina Libbey.
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Tracey Moffatt
The NFSA highlights the work of Tracey Moffatt. The groundbreaking Indigenous artist and filmmaker features in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists curated collection.
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Tracey Moffatt
The NFSA highlights the work of Tracey Moffatt, the groundbreaking contemporary artist and filmmaker.
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Albert Namatjira
Johnny Milner looks at influential Arrernte artist, Albert Namatjira and how he used his art as a vehicle for political reform.
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Deep Dive: Ian Darling on The Final Quarter
Director Ian Darling, ex-footballer Michael O’Loughlin, and AFL Inclusion and Social Policy Manager Tanya Hosch discuss the Adam Goodes documentary The Final Quarter and racism in sport.
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Deep Dive: The Final Quarter
Director Ian Darling, ex-footballer Michael O’Loughlin, and AFL Inclusion and Social Policy Manager Tanya Hosch discuss the Adam Goodes documentary The Final Quarter and racism in sport with ABC's Fran Kelly
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National Reconciliation Week
Discover four inspiring Australian Biography life stories for National Reconciliation Week 2020.
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Mad Max 2 and 3: Costumes
Costume designer Norma Moriceau drew on her background in the London punk scene when creating iconic costumes for Mad Max 2 and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
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