Switching to an interview centred model, Closer Look's first episode of 2026 features Dr Breann Fallon (CEO) and Ariella Markman (Special Project Manager) from the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. In this interview, we discuss their new workplace program: The Space Between.

The episode explores museums evolving beyond their traditional roles, stepping up as facilitators of difficult conversations, creating spaces where people can engage with difficult ideas and promote connection and understanding between people.

In this sixth episode of Closer Look, we delve into the moving image at ACMI and the historic ship Polly Woodside. Both these exhibitions explore the theme of movement in a literal and abstract sense.

We speak to Fiona Trigg, Senior Curator at ACMI and Erin Jamieson, Education Coordinator at the National Trust of Australia. Featured in this episode is a look at Arcade Games, Documentary films and life on a ship.

Pollywoodside is open the first and third Sundays of the month, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

ACMI is open everyday except Christmas Day, 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Hosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne. Thank you to Ciara Griffiths for contributing to a visit to ACMI.Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast. The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.

In the fifth episode of Closer Look, we delve into the world of showtime by exploring Melbourne Royal's Virtual Museum and the Australian Performing Arts Collection. These collections showcase how stories from various performances and shows are carefully preserved.We speak to Meghan Grech Project Coordinator Heritage at Melbourne Royal as well as Margot Anderson Head of Curatorial at Art Centre Melbourne. Featured in this episode is a look at daredevils, showbags, Dame Nellie Melba and clown shoes.

Melbourne Royal Virtual MuseumAustralian Performing Arts CollectionHosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne.Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast.The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.