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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 50 MIN

Creative Minds: Shaun Tan

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Shaun Tan is widely recognised for his captivating books and illustrations, which are often studied for their imaginative and intricately detailed subject matter.Join Shaun as he takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings as a young budding artist through to his life as a parent and career as an artist and illustrator. TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health issues.Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.Embracing the Mind is recorded on the land of the Nyoongar Wadjuk people. Embrace at The Kids acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians in Australia, and we pay respect to Elders past and present. Shaun’s website: https://www.shauntan.net/

Shaun Tan is widely recognised for his captivating books and illustrations, which are often studied for their imaginative and intricately detailed subject matter.Join Shaun as he takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings as a young budding artist through to his life as a parent and career as an artist and illustrator. TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health issues.Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.Embracing the Mind is recorded on the land of the Nyoongar Wadjuk people. Embrace at The Kids acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians in Australia, and we pay respect to Elders past and present. Shaun’s website: https://www.shauntan.net/

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