Closer Look Podcast
Closer Look is the podcast that brings you inside the world of museums and galleries across Victoria, Australia. Join your host, Maria Pia Dunne and Kavita Peterson, as they explore the state's most captivating exhibitions and cultural spaces. The team at AMaGA Victoria takes you behind the scenes to uncover the fascinating stories and meticulous work involved in creating these vibrant cultural hubs. With exclusive interviews, insightful commentary, and a deep dive into the art and history that shape our community.
This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge and pay respect to the Elders of all the Nations of Victoria, past and present.
The music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.
Previous episodes
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Nostalgia (June 2025)
In this first episode of Closer Look, we explore nostalgia through the Joy Exhibition at the Immigration Museum and PMI Victorian History Library.
We speak to Ellen Coates, Collections Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator at the PMI Victorian History Library and Rebecca Lal, Experience and Interpretation Manager at Museum Victoria.
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Trees (August 2025)
In this second episode of Closer Look, we explore trees and the natural environment through the Forest Gallery and Churchill Island.
We speak to Adam Young, Exhibition Horticulturalist at Melbourne Museum and Andrea Cleland, Community Engagement Officer at Phillip Island Nature Parks.
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Family Part One (October 2025)
In this third episode of Closer Look and our first two-parter, we explore family and belonging. In this first part, Maria will explore her own Italian heritage through a visit to Museo Italiano.
We speak to Elizabeth Triarico, Manager of the Italian Historical Society and Museo Italiano.