Episode Synopsis "Art Aside 2: The Case of the Backyard Pollocks"

In this second episode of 'Art Aside', LWAG Director Ted Snell explores the National Gallery of Australia's controversial 1973 purchase of the painting 'Blue Poles' by Jackson Pollock and its reverberations in Perth. 'Art Aside' is a series of short, 5-10 minute episodes developed and produced by Ted Snell that delve into fascinating and little-known stories within the history of art. Music for the 'Art Aside' series is from kind permission from Methyl Ethel. The song is UBU, from their album Everything is Forgotten, released on 4AD.

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• Art Aside 2: The Case of the Backyard Pollocks