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The Dream of Perfection

Dir. John Weiley

THE DREAM OF PERFECTION is as extraordinary as its provocative subject matter, the dramatic story of the building of the Sydney Opera House, culminating in Utzons departure from the project. Director John Weiley was commissioned in 1968 to make the documentary Autopsy on a Dream by then BBC2 controller David Attenborough, and following its only screening on the BBC, it was destroyed literally chopped to pieces on the chopping block. Miraculously, a mute print of Autopsy on a Dream was rediscovered in a BBC vault this year, and has now been restored with sound saved by John Weiley, and with a new prologue. The film features interviews with David Attenborough, Jan Utzon, Lin Utzon, and Richard Neville.

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Episode 103: Justin Art House Museum

Jan Henderson explores the latest house museum, the Justin Art House Museum (JAHM), in Melbourne’s Prahran.

In this week’s episode, Jan talks with Charles Justin (founder of SJB Architects) and his daughter, architect Elisa Justin of Justin Architecture. We learn the rationale behind the venture, the design brief and the intricacies of designing both a home and public space for an architect client. As well, we see a good number of interesting modern art works and commissioned installations on site. Inspired by the Lyon House Museum, it seems Melbourne is becoming a focus for architects with significant private art collections.

The public are welcome to visit the JAHM by pre-booking, which can be arranged by calling Charles Justin, 0411 158 967 or by visiting their website here, www.jahm.com.au

Watch the 20-minute extended version of this interview here.

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Producer: Jan Henderson Director: Sandi Miller Camera Operator: Lachlan James Burns Editor: Andrew Cox

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