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From illuminating conversations with artists to fascinating glimpses behind the scenes, dig deeper into the exhibitions and programs of SAM through our digital library.
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In conversation: Kenny Pittock
From packing shelves to a life-long love of peaches & yoghurt, discover the inspirations behind Kenny Pittock's playful Art Wall commission Can You Peel The Love Tonight.
20 Nov 2024
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The Urbach 2024: Ellen Lee, artist profile
In our new mini-doc, hear artist Ellen Lee chat about her experience as the inaugural recipient of the Theodore Urbach prize and scholarship, working from the SAM Artist Studio, and the unexpected benefits of working closely with the museum.
22 Oct 2024
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SAM Talks: Stewart Russell
Artist Stewart Russell explores the creation of Peter, Tommie, & John / reliving the dream, his new installation at SAM which examines the extraordinary experience of athlete Peter Norman, in this episode of the SAM Talks podcast.
24 Sep 2024
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SAM Talks: Jen Valender
Recorded live at SAM, artist Jen Valender joins SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade in this episode of the SAM Talks podcast for a conversation exploring her exhibition Field, her experiences creating the artworks at University of Melbourne's Dookie campus, and working with her bovine co-stars.
27 May 2024
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Video Catalogue: YEARBOOK
Hear from legendary American photographer Ryan McGinley as he explores the development of his major single-work exhibition YEARBOOK, developed over a decade from 2009-2019.
24 May 2024
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Behind the scenes of Ryan McGinley's YEARBOOK
Go behind the scenes of the installation of American photographer Ryan McGinley's sprawling seminal work YEARBOOK at SAM in this short video documenting the installation team's process.
2 May 2024
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The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another
For our major exhibition The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another, SAM Head of Exhibitions and Collections Jessica O’Farrell visited collector Matthias Arndt at his Cape Schanck home to understand the story behind the expansive collection that Matthias and wife Tiffany have been building over the past decade, and the passion that saw them evolve from art lovers to custodians of a significant art collection.
11 Dec 2023
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SAM Deep Dives with University of Melbourne
Delving into the themes and ideas of SAM collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love, SAM Deep Dives is a series of lectures led by academics and researchers from the University of Melbourne that investigates death, technology, poetry and society prompted by works in the SAM Collection.
8 Dec 2023
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In conversation: Emma Coulter
Colour, geometry and architecture - get inside the mind of artist Emma Coulter in this conversation exploring her new Art Wall commission, spatial deconstruction #30 (social fabric).
5 Oct 2023
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SAM Talks: Jason Phu
Artist Jason Phu joins SAM Curator Jessica O'Farrell in this episode of the SAM Talks podcast for a conversation exploring his new site-responsive Art Wall commission, Some of the things that have come and gone with the waters.
20 Feb 2023
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SAM: Year One
Highlights from the first year of the new SAM are captured in this short video, capturing the achievements of the museum's first 12 months in its new, purpose-built facility.
20 Nov 2022
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2022 Indigenous Ceramic Award: Megan Croydon
2022 ICA finalist Megan Croydon (Kuku Yalanji) discusses her process and the symbolism in her art
27 Oct 2022
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Art in Conflict: Curator Talks
In this series of videos, Australian War Memorial curators Anthea Gunn and Laura Webster reflect on the inspirations and perspectives of selected artists in touring exhibition Art in Conflict.
17 Jun 2022
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This is Our Story
Extending the conversation of Lin Onus: The Land Within, This is Our Story captures the stories of Lin's family, friends, and community in a series of video interviews.
20 Nov 2022
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History of SAM
Did you know that the first acquisition into the SAM Collection was selected by a five-time Archibald Prize winner? Take a step back in time to find out the history of the Shepparton Art Museum in this playful video.
30 Nov 2021