Not Quite Art

Not Quite Art
Not Quite Art
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Genre Documentary
Created by Marcus Westbury
Presented by Marcus Westbury
Narrated by Marcus Westbury
Country of origin Australia
Language(s) English
No. of episodes 6
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Audio format Stereo
First shown in ABC1 & ABC2
Original airing October 2007
External links
Website

Not Quite Art is an Australian TV series that documents the many media of present-day art and culture in Australia. Two seasons of the series have been produced and aired on ABC1, both with 3 episodes each, the second series also aired on ABC2. The series is created and hosted by Marcus Westbury.

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Episodes

Two seasons of Not Quite Art have been produced. Season 1 aired in October 2007 and featured 3 episodes, these were aired on Tuesdays at 10pm. A second season was subsequently produced and aired in October 2008, also featuring 3 episodes, these were also aired on Tuesdays at 10pm.[1]

Season 1 (2007)

# Title Air date Synopsis
101 Icons & Opportunities October 2007 Explores the current state of art in contemporary society and culture. Explores street art and DIY music performances.
102 The New Folk Art October 2007  ???
103  ? October 2007  ???

Season 2 (2008)

# Title Air date Synopsis
201 Culture Shock 14 October 2008  ???
202 Unpopular Culture 21 October 2008  ???
203 DIY Museums 28 October 2008 Explores the role of traditional cultural institutions like museums and art galleries in present day culture.

Critical response

Not Quite Art has been accepted to favourable reviews and critical acclaim. An article in The Age Newspaper explained; "Not Quite Art is the freshest, most illuminating, thoughtful and funny locally made arts program in years."[2]

References

  1. ^ Official Website
  2. ^ The Age, Green Guide, Article, October 2008.

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