Art and Fine Arts

To some, street art and graffiti is nothing but vandalism. But to these young artists, it is a vital form of self expression. In this eye-opening program we speak to eight members of Melbourne's thriving street art scene. Through their stories we look at Melbourne's street art and the contribution of street art and graffiti to art and society around the world. We explore the history of street art, the influences on our featured artists, and the materials and techniques they use. We also define street art and graffiti, and discuss the contentious issue of street art in art galleries.

Whether through poetry and activism, the study of science, or participating in a Crow Sundance, Drew Dellinger, Founder, Planetize the Movement, Berkeley, and Marya Grathwohl, OSF, Writer and Founder, Earth Hope, Wyoming express shared visions of creative transformation that are inspired by the journey of the universe. Segments include Hip Hop and Oral Tradition, Poetry and Art, and Native American Worldview.

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne explores war art and how conflict's compelling stimulus to the imagination has created some of our richest and most powerful artistic inspiration.

This episode of The Green Interview features Franke James, a rabble-rousing artist, author, and activist who uses her art—a signature style of lively drawings mixed with photos and hand drawn text—and her written work to campaign for social and environmental justice. She has over 20 years’ experience as a creative designer and marketing professional. Most recently, she made headlines when she discovered that the Canadian government under Stephen Harper worked to discredit her and try to shut down her European art tour because the art focused on stopping climate change. (63 minutes)