Not Quite Art

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Not Quite Art
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GenreDocumentary
Created byMarcus Westbury
Presented byMarcus Westbury
Narrated byMarcus Westbury
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time30 minutes
Release
Audio formatStereo
First shown inABC1 & ABC2
Original releaseOctober 2007 (2007-10)
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 series 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.

Episodes[]

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

Series 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 The Business of Culture October 2007 ???

Series 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.

External resources[]

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