In this episode of The Scholars’ Podcast, we speak with Dr Fernando do Campo, the first artist to receive the Australian Cultural John Monash Scholarship, about creativity, cultural leadership, and the power of asking questions through art.
Fernando explores how contemporary Australian art engages with identity, history, and human nature, and shares his experimental approaches to generating creativity — from birdwatching to long walks. He also reflects on the role of cultural leaders and institutions in elevating Australia’s art sector nationally and globally, and how curiosity and imagination can shape artistic and cultural impact.
