| Genre: | Documentary |
| Creator: | Marcus Westbury |
| Presenter: | Marcus Westbury |
| Narrated: | Marcus Westbury |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Num Series: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 6 |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes |
Not Quite Art is an Australian TV series that documents the many media of present-day art and culture in Australia. Two series of the series have been produced and aired on ABC1, both with 3 episodes each, the second series also aired on ABC2. The series is created and hosted by Marcus Westbury.
Two series of Not Quite Art have been produced. Series 1 aired in October 2007 and featured 3 episodes, these were aired on Tuesdays at 10pm. A second series was subsequently produced and aired in October 2008, also featuring 3 episodes, these were also aired on Tuesdays at 10pm.[1]
| Title | Air date | Synopsis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Icons & Opportunities | October 2007 | Explores the current state of art in contemporary society and culture. Explores street art and DIY music performances. | |
| 102 | The New Folk Art | October 2007 | ??? | |
| 103 | The Business of Culture | October 2007 | ??? |
| Title | Air date | Synopsis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Culture Shock | 14 October 2008 | ??? | |
| 202 | Unpopular Culture | 21 October 2008 | ??? | |
| 203 | DIY Museums | 28 October 2008 | Explores the role of traditional cultural institutions like museums and art galleries in present day culture. |
Not Quite Art has been accepted to favourable reviews and critical acclaim. An article in The Age Newspaper explained; "Not Quite Art is the freshest, most illuminating, thoughtful and funny locally made arts program in years."[2]