From 31 July to 24 October 2026, the National Art School Gallery will present Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste, celebrating the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC, National Art School alum and one of Australia’s most beloved painters, through the lens of the European artistic tradition intimisme, which honours…
Spanning major international presentations, landmark First Nations works, standout solo and group shows, and 19 galleries that have exhibited since the beginning. Sydney, Australia: Sydney Contemporary, Australasia’s leading contemporary art fair, returns to Carriageworks from 3–6 September 2026 for its 10th anniversary edition. Presented in partnership with MA Financial Group,…
Open House Melbourne’s Weekend 2026 program has been revealed to the public, with over 180 programs of tours, talks and first looks at Melbourne’s most exciting places and spaces. Open House Melbourne’s annual festival is the public’s best chance to peek behind the closed doors of the city’s most intriguing…
Lived In connects architecture and life. As one of the world’s most urbanised populations – and contrary to Australia’s perceived suburban identity – many Australians live in apartments. Australia’s history of modern urbanisation has been relatively short but spirited, shaped by a rich body of inventive multi-dwelling architecture that has…
The 3rd edition of the 2026 Green Design Show, 15 – 17 July at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, will be a powerful movement showcasing the strength of collaboration and innovation in the Australian sustainable design community. Taking place alongside the 22nd edition of Decor + Design, the Green Design Show will…
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia | 28 August 2026 – 7 February 2027 | FREE The NGV’s world-premiere exhibition, Plant Life: The Nature of Design, looks to the future of plant-based materials as a vital alternative to plastics, synthetic and non-renewable materials. From leather grown from fungi, to light…
Art, Installations, Fashion, Music, Dance, Talks and Weaving Fill The Cutaway during NAIDOC Week, 3–5 July 2026 The National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) has revealed the full program for its most ambitious edition to date, transforming The Cutaway at Barangaroo into a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Small Acts of Permanence, an exhibition by Robert Davidov presented by Oigåll Projects, brings together a new series of sculptural ceramic shaped by material negotiation in a way that explores form, weight, aperture, and composition. The exhibition opens 02 July and runs through 19 July 2026. Robert Davidov is the…
90+ Buildings 40+ Heritage Treasures 35+ Walks, Talks and Special Events 1 Unmissable Weekend Brisbane Open House has announced its return for 2026 with one of its most ambitious programs – with 93 buildings, including a record 16 private homes, and significantly expanded ticket availability in response to last year’s…
Australia’s only official Passivhaus conference returns to Melbourne this June, bringing together world-leading experts, local success stories, and the commercial case for building Passivhaus at scale. Get your tickets now. 25–26 June 2026 · Pullman Melbourne Albert Park 1 June 2026 – The Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) is calling on…
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