The Essay Episodes Available now
Adolf Wölfli—Art from the Outside
Psychologist Professor Victoria Tischler celebrates outsider art.
Cape Malay South African Cuisine—From Biltong to Bobotie - Journeys in South African Cuisine
Writer and broadcaster Lindsay Johns completes his exploration of South African food.
South African Indian Food—From Biltong to Bobotie - Journeys in South African Cuisine
Lindsay Johns introduces us to bunny chow, a curry dish invented in Durban.
Coloured South African Food—From Biltong to Bobotie - Journeys in South African Cuisine
Lindsay Johns introduces us to snoek, pickled fish and the Gatsby steak sandwich.
White South African Food—From Biltong to Bobotie - Journeys in South African Cuisine
Lindsay Johns finds out about the place of meat in white South African cuisines.
Black South African Cuisine—From Biltong to Bobotie - Journeys in South African Cuisine
Lindsay Johns samples the cuisines of South Africa’s Xhosa and Zulu township communities.
Prepared Minds—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan explores the benefits of uncertainty in both life and art.
Are we done?—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan explores how an artist knows when to stop.
In the Bottom of the Well—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan explores how artists tolerate the fear of uncertainty.
Where am I?—Art and Uncertainty
Margaret Heffernan considers how artists use uncertainty when starting a new project.
