
7.30 ACT on the ABC
Friday May 23rd
- SELLING SCIENCE Chief Scientist Ian Chubb – “We owe it to future generations in this country not to saddle them with debt but we also have an obligation to provide them with a planet that is good to live on – as good as it was when we were young” – iv with Chris Kimball
- START UPS – a profile of 4 innovative Canberra start up businesses – showing, that for some, there is life and livelihood beyond the public service.
- WESTON IN THE LANDSCAPE – A history special with David Headon – and lots of old pics and film – the role played by Charles Weston in the current look of the Garden City.
- ART HOUSES – Artist Thea Katauskas has painted the houses of Ainslie – on show at The Front.
This week’s plasma image by local architect and photographer David Flannery @flannerydavid
The paintings were small. For the best effect several would need to be grouped together, making it a pricey purchase. The paintings had a unique look, and were interesting; hence they stood out and attracted people’s interest.
Madam Cholet said :
All but one were sold as of yesterday – prices were from about $400 to $550. They were all acrylics I think.
I imagine they will get more valuable over time.
I thought those paintings were great too. I wouldn’t mind owning some etching like that. I assume they are pricey though.
milkman said :
ABC TV usually means ABC Television. ha ha
It’s on Friday nights and repeated Sunday morning. You can get it off the website.
Is this radio or telly?
This was one of the best ABC TV productions I have ever seen, especially the more local segments.
It is about time Charles Weston received accolades for his horticultural vision for Canberra. I don’t think Weston would be impressed with the National Arboretum much either.
It is a shame the ABC can’t be as apolitical as they were more often.
The segment on Thea Katauskas’ exhibition prompted me to go and see it (today is the last day). What a talent she is although I was surprised at the small size of the paintings.