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The Art Of...

The Art Of...

2024Returning Series2 Seasons23 EpisodesTMDB
ABC TV

This show is on a mission: to answer life's big questions through art. Join the ever-curious Namila Benson on the journey as she meets artists from all over the creative landscape to find out who we are and where we're headed.

Season 2 Episodes

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Episode 1: Magic

Oct 28, 2025 · 30m

Namila Benson and Zoe Norton Lodge ask when it comes to magic should we solve or savour it? With Grammy winner Jacob Collier, mentalist Lawrence Leung, designer Marg Horwell, artist Hayley Millar-Baker and a tiny lab-grown brain.

Episode 2: Winning

Nov 4, 2025 · 30m

Do we care too much about winning? To find out, Namila Benson enters a unique competition and talks to artists Abdul Abdullah, Jamie Cooper, Woopsyang and musician Nooky.

Episode 3: Looking Good

Nov 11, 2025 · 30m

"Why are we so fixated on looking good?" Artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran seeks answers from photographer William Yang, model and mentor Elaine George, artist Joan Ross and choreographer Kelly Abbey.

Episode 4: The Inner Child

Nov 18, 2025 · 28m

On a journey to discover what happened to her inner child, Namila Benson seeks advice from beloved painter Ken Done, award winning ceramicist Glenn Barkley and mischievous puppeteers The Snuff Puppets.

Episode 5: Space

Nov 25, 2025 · 30m

Star Trek actor and artist Jess Bush asks "Can we go into space without messing it up?" For answers, Jess talks to musician Stev Kilbey, as well as artists Serwah Attafuah, Amos Gebhardt and Shirween Taweel.

Episode 6: Taboo

Dec 2, 2025 · 30m

In The Art of Taboo, we meet "Piss Christ" artist Andres Serrano, our rep at the 2026 Venice Biennale Khaled Sabsabi, as well as artists Sam Peterson, Latai Taumopeou and curator Sione Francis. Guest hosted by Brook Andrew.

Episode 7: Memory

Dec 9, 2025 · 30m

Namila Benson meets artists Laurie Anderson, Aretha Brown and comedian Alok. Feel the power of music with Aaron Choulai and Tatana Village Choir and Rewire Musical Memories Choir for people living with dementia.

Episode 8: Home

Dec 16, 2025 · 30m

Namila travels back to PNG for 50 years of Independence and explores the diaspora experience with artists Grace Dlabik, Wendy Mocke, Lesley Wengembo and musicians including Airileke, Sprigga Mek and Yirrumul.

Season 2 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Art Of... Season 2 premiere?

The Art Of... Season 2 premiered on October 28, 2025.

How many episodes are in The Art Of... Season 2?

The Art Of... Season 2 has 8 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Art Of... Season 2?

The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Magic". It aired on October 28, 2025.

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