Melbourne Design Week, 18 – 28 May, Australia’s largest annual international design event returns, presenting innovative and engaging projects that celebrate the diversity and excellence of Australian design and architecture. Now in its seventh year, Melbourne Design Week is a vital platform to profile the breadth of Australian talent, from…
Jugs presents works by twenty acclaimed Australian artists and makers, all working with ceramics to explore the classic form of the amphora – affectionately known as jugs. From its origins, amphorae were objects of utility, used to transport materials of trade and as highly decorated, ceremonial objects – amphorae speak…
From robotics to tapestry, weather patterns to war, mysticism to megacities – NGV Triennial 2023 is a powerful and moving snapshot of the world today as captured through the work of 100 artists, designers and collectives at the forefront of global contemporary practice. Bringing contemporary art, design and architecture into…
A diverse and interactive garden in the heart of Melbourne this autumn will represent innovative horticulture research, landscape and floral design improving the liveability of our cityscapes. Covering 36 square metres, the innovative garden ‘woody meadows and flowery swards’ will be on display at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden…
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will deliver one of its largest and most ambitious public program series ever presented as part of the large-scale, gallery-wide exhibition, Melbourne Now. Community Hall is a FREE public program series inspired by the rich history of Australian community halls, and the important role…
Keeping it fresh since 1993: Craft marks the 30th anniversary of the career-making awards and exhibition – showcasing the next wave of talent in contemporary craft and design.  An annual fixture on the Craft calendar, Fresh! showcases the energy, skill and innovation of some of the best graduating students from…
A collaborative exhibition between artist Brendan Huntley and fashion label Alpha60, Sense of Direction, will launch this March at Heide Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition is an installation of paintings, sculptures, monotypes, rugs, clocks and jewellery, which together explore the transience of personal transformation. The show will be presented in the award-winning Heide Modern from 11…
Curated by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and delivered in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation, Melbourne Design Fair is Australia’s largest presentation of contemporary and twentieth century collectible design by leading Australian and international practitioners. Tickets are now on sale for the four-day event taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre…
For The End of Imagination, the inaugural exhibition in the Tank, Argentine-Peruvian artist Adrián Villar Rojas creates collaboratively produced, ever-evolving, site-specific environmental projects that are both imposing and fragile, often leaving scarce traces of their passage through the world due to their perishable and parasitic nature. His world-building explores the…
On Sunday 29 January, the Dhungala Children’s Choir will showcase a special performance under the striking MPavilion structure in the Queen Victoria Gardens from 2-3pm. Enjoy a summer afternoon under the shaded MPavilion canopy while listening to the soothing sounds of the choir that will guide you through significant cultural…
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