Television Programs of Interest (Sat 4th July to Fri 10th July 2009)

• JEAN-SIMEON CHARDIN PAINTER

The largely self-taught Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin was one of the greatest French painters of the 18th century. His still life subjects documented the life of the Parisian bourgeoisie.
Saturday 4 July 2009 3.00pm
SBS ONE Rating: (G, Rpt)
Duration: 30 mins

• THREADED CONNECTIONS

Lismore Regional Art Gallery commissioned artist Lucille Martin to design a work in fabric, and involve the local embroidery guild in the creation of the work. This is the story of their efforts from design to completion.
Sunday 5 July 2009 9.25pm
ABC2 Rating: (G)
Duration: 40 mins

• SAND FOR NOW

Follows a group of nomadic artists whose passion for sand sculpting drives them during the long hours battling with the elements.
Sunday 5 July 2009 10.05pm
ABC2 Rating: (G, Rpt)
Duration: 25 mins

• GRAND DESIGNS: WEALD OF KENT

Richard Hawkes is an architect, who along with his wife Sophie, has decided to move out of London to live the good life in the country. They buy a plot of land on which they plan to grow their own food, and lead as sustainable a life as possible.
Tuesday 7 July 2009 8.30pm
ABC1 Rating: (G)
Duration: 55 mins

• THE NEW INVENTORS

Featuring new ideas on how to produce solar power at half the cost of conventional solar technology; prevent millions of tonnes of electronic waste going to landfill; settle any dispute with the flip of a table.
Wednesday 8 July 2009 8.00pm
ABC1 Rating: (G)
Duration: 30 mins

• AUSTRALIAN BIOGRAPHY: TOM BASS

Tonight's episode is devoted to Tom Bass, one of Australia's leading sculptors. Tom Bass is well known for having created many of Australia's most significant familiar public works in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. During this interview with Robin Hughes, Tom elaborates on the most important stages in his life - experiences that have profoundly influenced his growth as an artist and a man.
Thursday 9 July 2009 1.00pm (Eastern States & WA)
SBS ONE Rating: (G, WS, Rpt)
Duration: 30 mins

• DAN CRUICKSHANK'S ADVENTURES IN ARCHITECTURE: DREAMS - EP 7 OF 8

Since building began, architects have tried to build the future and fantasy worlds by dreams of new inventions in bricks and mortar. Dan Cruickshank explores great architecture which has been inspired by dreams.
Thursday 9 July 2009 6.05pm
ABC1 Rating: (G)
Duration: 55 mins