7 x 7 Awe Talks

7 minutes Talks + 7 artworks with 7 Nature Lovers and Scientists.

Join us at the Art Gallery South Australia in the Radford Auditorium, for a look at the Gallery Collection like you've never seen before. Each speaker will speak to 7 different viewpoints on awe in nature responding to 7 unique works within the Art Gallery of South Australia's collection. 

Seven expert speakers will each present a seven-minute talk with a connection to awe in nature. Subjects dipping into science, arts and culture. 

We are serious about the time allowed, so it's a race for those competing to get their story across in the most effective way in just seven minutes. Each speaker is rated by the audience for addressing the theme, so be ready to get involved.  

Be completely immersed in new perspectives and a snapshot into deep knowledge systems while we take in awe inspiring art. 

Booking Required: $10 general admission

Event starts promptly at 1.00pm, arrive early for General Admission Seating in the Ron Radford Auditorium at Art Gallery South Australia. Join us for drinks on the terrace at the conclusion of the event from 2.30-3.30pm. 

Speakers and Perspectives:

MC: ABC Radio Evenings’ presenter, Jason Chong

Our Speakers:

Vicki-Jo (VJ) Russell AM  (Ecologist, Chair of Nature Festival, Chair SA Parks and Wilderness Council, Trees For Life)

Tiahni Adamson (Australian wildlife conservation biologist, advocating for indigenous Australians and women in STEM. Young South Australian of the Year 2024 and nominated for Young Australian of the Year) 

Dr Dominic McAfee (Marine Ecologist and Future Making Fellow, Environment Institute, University of Adelaide)

Jac Semmler (Superbloom Author and Horticulturist)

Naomi Keyte (Singer, Songwriter and Educator) 

Esther Morrison (Youth Environment Council mentor, Student Leader) 

Dr Jake Robinson (microbial and restoration ecologist at Flinders University. Published: Invisible Friends and Treewilding.)