# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE | Friday Art Talks | Responses Art v Science with Peter Swanton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:45 pm
- **Event Description**: This August, we’ve invited a series of experts to step out of their comfort zone and into the Gallery to respond to works in our National Collection. With leading practitioners in the fields of poetry, journalism and astrophysics, our special guests will look through the lenses of their respective professions to explore the Collection and offer the insight of a new perspective.

Meet us at the intersection of art and science as First Nations astrophysicist and Cultural Astronomer Peter Swanton, Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay people, investigates the interconnectedness between contemporary science, visual art and the world’s oldest living continuous Culture.

Join Peter for this exclusive National Science Week conversation as he responds to works of art in the National Collection as well as those featured in Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country and examines the links between art, the universe and everything in it.

This is a free drop-in event.
Bookings are not required, but capacity is limited.
Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Duration: 45 mins including Q&A
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/free-friday-art-talks-responses-art-v-science-with-peter-swanton/200030407291734
- **Event Categories**: art, science-fair, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
- **lat**: -35.29999
- **long**: 149.12853
- **full address**: Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE | Friday Art Talks | Responses Art v Science with Peter Swanton being held?
  - **A:** FREE | Friday Art Talks | Responses Art v Science with Peter Swanton takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:45 pm at Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE | Friday Art Talks | Responses Art v Science with Peter Swanton?
  - **A:** FREE | Friday Art Talks | Responses Art v Science with Peter Swanton is organized by National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FREE | Friday Art Talks | Responses Art v Science with Peter Swanton is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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