The Sydney Opera House has launched a new podcast series examining the stories and significance behind four magnificent tapestries designed specifically for the Opera House.
In a statement, the Opera House said the four-episode series, House Stories: The Tapestries, hosted by Tim Ross would uncover a fascinating part of the House’s design legacy.
“Over the four episodes, 20th century architecture and design enthusiast Tim Ross will explore the complex history behind tapestries designed by Australian abstract painter John Coburn, French-Swiss architect Le Corbusier, and Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon,” the Opera House said.
“In a series of interviews, Ross will delve into the human stories behind the works, including the commissioning and fabrication of these large-scale textiles, setbacks, controversy and public opinion, and the extensive conservation that has been undertaken to maintain these important pieces of Opera House history,” it said.
“This new series invites listeners to discover the significance of these important cultural assets and to celebrate the Opera House as a World Heritage-listed masterpiece of ‘human creative genius’ that belongs to all Australians.”
The Opera House said the first episode of the podcast was now available and subsequent episodes would be released weekly, with the second episode due to be released today (30 September).
The new podcast series can be accessed at this PS News link.
