Holly Williams on Conjuring Future Worlds

Holly Williams chats with Canvas: Art & Ideas about how models are used to experiment, prophesise and create new worlds.

Alternative Archaeologies: Vanessa Berry Uncovers Sydney’s Underground

Vanessa Berry sheds some light on her exploration blog, Mirror Sydney, and reveals a punk underside to the city that likes to kick the kerb.

Check out these amazing Mr Squiggles inspired by the new Canvas logo

Local artists Rosie Deacon, Giselle Stanborough, Matthew Hopkins and Jason Phu have created their own unique versions of the new logo for Canvas: Art & Ideas – created by Irit Pollak.

Independent Artist Of The Week :: Canvas

Inspired by his love of the ocean, the young Sydneysider creates euphoric house tracks, comprised of generous layering that generates a unique edge. Meet the 24-year-old producer by night (and primary school teacher by day!)

Listen: Canvas – 2014 wrap with MCA, Firstdraft, Brown Council

Canvas took their last show of the year as an opportunity to talk about the events, spaces, artists and projects that provoked and inspired across 2014 – with guests from the MCA, Firstdraft and Brown Council.

Listen: Radical Bodies, Nick Cave & Bankstown on Canvas

Fat Activism and phat tracks with Kelli Jean Drinkwater (Nothing To Lose, Sydney Festival) – plus Rosie Dennis talks Bankstown:Live, and we hear an excerpt from Chicago artist Nick Cave’s recent talk at Carriageworks. Listen back to the penultimate Canvas for 2014!

Listen :: Canvas talks queer arts with Justin Shoulder, Anna Helme & Hissy Fit

Canvas celebrated Daddy’s Day on Sunday by hosting a panel discussion about queer screens, bodies and politics. Listen back to the conversation between Justin Shoulder, Hissy Fit and Anna Helme.

Listen :: Canvas talks art in public spaces with Brand X, 107 Projects & City of Sydney

A few weeks ago, Canvas got spacey with a panel discussion on how we use our public spaces in Sydney. Listen back for insights from 107 Projects, Brand X, City of Sydney’s Creative City and the Australian Institute of Architects.

Listen :: Canvas & Versus live from 19th Biennale of Sydney

Susan Norrie, Ross Manning and Talia Linz joined the Canvas team for a live broadcast from the 19th Biennale of Sydney. Versus happened too… just. Have a listen.

Listen :: The Wires Project’s Brianna Cowlishaw live on Canvas

Local improv artist Briana Cowlishaw performed an on-the spot reaction to a painting done by one of our Canvas producers, live on air. Listen to the full interview and hear what happens when you put Briana in a studio with a loop pedal, amp and a piece of art…