Tag: Talk

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Russia's War Against Ukraine in the New Global Disorder

A discussion on the shifting of the world's great powers and the implications for world order.

Black and white image of architect Enrico Taglietti, sitting at his studio desk, surrounded by books and papers.
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Taglietti: Life in Design

Celebrating architect Enrico Taglietti, whose humanist designs shaped Australia.

Four people in a wellbeing session, seated with hands on their chests and shoulders.
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Body Language with Collective Being

A mental health aware and accessible gentle movement and mindfulness session.

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Aquarium Society of Victoria: Cory McElroy

Bring your toughest questions about aquariums and snap a photo with Cory.

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Speaking to Pictures

Celebrate the opening of Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo with some acclaimed graphic storytellers.

A smiling man with brown hair, identified as Thomas Roulet, dressed in a navy blazer over a light blue shirt and a red bow tie.

Public Lecture: Will the Future of Work be Ethical?

A lecture on the impact of AI on how, why and whether we will work tomorrow.

Dr Norman Swan, smiling warmly as he poses against a white wall wearing a blue jacket.

Dr Norman Swan in Conversation with Dr Preeya Alexander

Dr Norman Swan discusses his newly released book, The Brain Cliff at State Library Victoria.

A 'conversation piece' 18th century oil painting of a group of well-to-do people enjoying typical pasttimes of the era, by Bohemian artist, Johann Zoffany.

The Many Lives of Johann Zoffany

Join Dr Eugene Barilo Von Reisberg for a lecture exploring the many lives of Johann Zoffany.

Smiling Kim Beazley wearing camel-coloured jacket and shirt with tie.

Kim Beazley on the American Moment

A talk examining the forces reshaping American politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Musician and actor Tim Rogers wearing a dark suit jacket and brown cap, walking outside in a dusk tinged Australian bush landscape.

Bookish Club with Tim Rogers

Tim Rogers contemplates what Waiting for Godot tells us about existence and the absurdity of life.

Adam Liaw, smiling with his arms folded.

An Evening with Adam Liaw

The beloved cook, writer and broadcaster shares his extraordinary story.

A black and white illustration of a cheetah on its hind legs looking at a jewellery on a cabinet.

Talks Club: Animal Jewels and Animals in Art

Explore the fascinating world of animals in jewellery and art.

Media presenter Myf Warhurst, a smiling woman with long dark hair and red lipstick wearing a black long sleeved top.

Myf Warhurst: Middle Rage

Join Myf for a look at when you turn 50 and realise everything you knew about life was a lie.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Wrapped or Warped? The State of Music Criticism

Three music journalists explore how music criticism, authority and taste are being reshaped.

An example of fine porcelain dinnerware with a dark blue and gold outer border surrounding painted flowers, and a circular painted image of lush fruit in the middle .

From Produce to Plate: The Influence of the Kitchen Garden

Join Suzanne Bravery for a lecture exploring the influence of the kitchen garden in decorative arts.

Illustration depicts the opera singer Maria Callas, captured in a black-and-white style with contrasting red earrings.

Maria Callas: Her Life, Jewels & Great Opera Stages

A journey through the life, style and legendary stages of opera's greatest diva.

An old black and white image of a man holding the bonnet of a car up as the engine burns and smoke pours out.

The Green Bus: Curator talk with Andrew Chapman

Join photographer Andrew Chapman to discuss his current exhibition.

Artwork showing darkened sky with a moon and a large wave underneath.

Winter Five Elements Meditation

A free winter five elements meditation and mindfulness event.

Welsh baritone Sir Bryn Terfel sitting on a vintage couch surrounded by sheet music, smiling at the camera.

Masterclass with Sir Bryn Terfel

Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel hosts an illuminating masterclass featuring Melba Opera Trust.

Journalist Cheng Lei, wearing a loosely cut pale blue draped top.

China and the New World Order

Cheng Lei and Anthony J Spires explore the domestic and global tensions shaping China’s future.