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Come along for the ride with curious artists Julie Nicholson, Fiona Verity and host Gary Seller, as they talk about their creative journey. Hear them interviewing artists, curators, gallery owners, teachers and creatives to guide them, and the listeners, within the arts community. Enjoy the banter whilst they navigate through all the Art W**k.

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In this episode of Art Wank, we speak with Katrina Cashman, Gallery Manager and Senior Curator at the National Art School, about the exhibition currently on display at the NAS Gallery, Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste.

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In this episode of Artwank, we talk with Australian artist Peter Stevens about his practice, career, and connection to landscape. Stevens has worked as a professional artist for more than 30 years, building a body of work that spans painting, printma... more

Australian artist Dan Kyle joins the podcast to discuss his painting practice and his long connection to the landscapes of the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury regions of New South Wales. A graduate of the National Art School, Kyle has built a career fo... more

We interview the winners of the 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize, presented at Manly Art Gallery & Museum in August 2026.

Ceramicist Scott Duncan took out the Art category with his work Choice Quality, a ceramic piece inspired ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Kyle
Australian landscape artist known for gum tree landscapes and flower-printed textures
Independent artist
Episode: Episode 266 - Exploring the land through the eyes of artist Dan Kyle
Scott Duncan
Ceramicist and winner of Art Prize
Arthouse Gallery (represented by)
Episode: Episode 265 - 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize Winners - Scott Duncan & Nahum Mclean, Ben Styles and Stefan Lie
Nahum Mclean
Designer, part of the Motherboard team
UTS/Material Ecologies Design Lab
Episode: Episode 265 - 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize Winners - Scott Duncan & Nahum Mclean, Ben Styles and Stefan Lie
Ben Styles
Designer, part of the Motherboard team
UTS/Material Ecologies Design Lab
Episode: Episode 265 - 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize Winners - Scott Duncan & Nahum Mclean, Ben Styles and Stefan Lie
Stefan Lie
Designer, part of the Motherboard team
UTS/Material Ecologies Design Lab
Episode: Episode 265 - 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize Winners - Scott Duncan & Nahum Mclean, Ben Styles and Stefan Lie
Sophie Cape
Australian artist, painter known for raw, landscape-inspired works
Artist (Australia)
Episode: Episode 264 - From Elite Sport to a creative life - a convseration with Sophie Cape
Sandi Hester
Painter, teacher, and creator known for online classes and YouTube presence
Episode: Epiosde 263 - Sandi Hester: Painter, teacher, and creator exploring art, creativity, and a new life in England
Euan Macleod
Artist, contributor to the John Peart monograph
Artist
Episode: Episode 262 - John Peart: Remembering an Australian Master with artists Euan Macleod and Joe Frost
Joe Frost
Artist
Artist
Episode: Episode 262 - John Peart: Remembering an Australian Master with artists Euan Macleod and Joe Frost

Host

Julie Nicholson, Fiona Verity, Gary Seller
Practicing artists hosting and guiding conversations with artists, curators, and gallery professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Too sterile

    The show has lost its personality.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Penelope Stitcher
    Australia5 days ago
  • I love it but bring back the old style

    I am a long time listener to the show and I do love it (hence the 5 stars) but I do miss the more gritty vibe of the early days - Gary is just too professional! (Sorry Gary) it’s like I’m listening to the radio - which is it’s own thing I guess but I prefer the more laid back chatty style where we got to hear what the hosts had been up to at the start. Also I’ve noticed a lot more male artists featured since he came along which I’m just less interested in in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sfgkvdr
    Australiaa year ago
  • 💎💎💎

    I felt disconnected from art for along time while I was going through my own hustle/burnout phase, but I’ve made my way back to my artist roots to create my own niche of work as a brand artist, so I love platforms that support artists, their creativity, their professional goals….creativity is something we all innately have, but sometimes can’t recognize. Hearing authentic stories from so many different types of creatives is so inspiring!

    @empowerwithem

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States2 years ago
  • Congratulations on 200

    Well done Fiona and Julie and Gary! I love your podcast - it is an essential tool in my studio - I listen when I'm stuck or need inspiration, I listen to and from the studio or school to get in the right productive mood and listen when it's a bit quiet in the studio and I feel like a 'chat' but want to keep working! Keep going!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s.j.m
    Australia2 years ago
  • Insightful and great studio company

    Love this podcast, it’s witty, truthful and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bridget3:2,,
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Most feedback highlights the show's warmth, depth, and usefulness for studio practice and networking.
Listeners praise the relaxed, authentic banter and practical insights from artist-hosts.
Guests are consistently described as candid and genuinely engaged with craft and career stories.

Chart Rankings

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#138
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#143
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#6
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#87
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#14
Chile/Arts/Visual Arts
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#17
Switzerland/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 266 - Exploring the land through the eyes of artist Dan Kyle
Q: How has your use of the flower motif evolved in your work?
The flower motif started as a response to earthworks and environmental disruption, grew into a printing technique that added depth and texture, and over time has ebbed and flowed with broader explorations of depth, space, and mood in painting.
Episode 266 - Exploring the land through the eyes of artist Dan Kyle
Q: Can you tell us about your experience with the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Prize and its impact on your career?
Winning the prize in 2021 was life-changing; it brought a cohort of five artists together to work in Kangaroo Valley, creating a pivotal period of collaboration, growth, and exposure that helped accelerate my practice.
Episode 266 - Exploring the land through the eyes of artist Dan Kyle
Q: What drew you to the landscape around your home in the Blue Mountains and how did that shape your painting?
Living here surrounded by bush offered immediate access to the subject matter and a daily sense of place, which gradually shaped my focus on landscape, light, and atmosphere rather than traditional portraiture or interior scenes.
Episode 261 - Osvaldo Budet: What do we preserve, what do we question, and what do our monuments say about us.
Q: What do you think should happen to the statue or its narrative in Maitland?
He advocates for either removing the object or thoroughly contextualizing it with accurate, explicit history rather than sanitizing or renaming it; the goal is to acknowledge harm and prevent erasure of truth.
Episode 261 - Osvaldo Budet: What do we preserve, what do we question, and what do our monuments say about us.
Q: How did you first come across the Black Boy Hitching Post and what drew you to make it a central focus of your work?
Osvaldo describes discovering the object in Maitland, tracing its history from Philadelphia, and choosing to engage with it through a research-driven, multimedia approach that foregrounds archival material and the object's reception in public space.

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Curious artists discuss painting, galleries, curatorial practice, and the broader arts world through candid conversations with fellow artists, curators, and gallery professionals. Episodes balance studio insight, process, and career trajectory with behind-the-scenes looks at planning shows, commissioning projects, and navigating the art scene. A standout feature is the duo-host dynamic—practicing artists themselves who ask practical, craft-focused questions while keeping the conversation warm and relatable. This makes it appealing to listeners who want actionable studio tips, industry context, and authentic artist stories, all presented with accessible banter and a reflective, studio-centered vibe.

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Recent guests on Art Wank include:

1. Dan Kyle
2. Scott Duncan
3. Nahum Mclean
4. Ben Styles
5. Stefan Lie
6. Sophie Cape
7. Sandi Hester
8. Euan Macleod

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