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…
The State’s Best New Architecture Victoria’s most innovative new architecture has been revealed at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards. The 64 winners and commendations (detailed on the following pages of this media release) span residential, community and commercial projects, representing the very pinnacle of design from…
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…
The Territory’s Best New Architecture Unveiled ACT’s most outstanding new architecture has been revealed in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 Australian Capital Territory Architecture Awards. The awarded projects represent the cutting edge in architectural innovation from the ACT’s sharpest design minds. The recipients for 2026 act as a roadmap…
The State’s Best New Architecture Unveiled Western Australia’s most outstanding new architecture has been revealed in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 Western Australian Architecture Awards. The awarded projects represent the cutting edge in architectural innovation from the state’s sharpest design minds. The recipients for 2026 act as a roadmap…
Willie Weston and Blaklash Announce New Co-Ownership Model, Bringing First Nations Leadership Into One of Australia’s Most Respected Commercial Textile Brands Amanda Hayman and Troy Casey of First Nations design studio Blaklash will join co-founders Jessica Booth and Laetitia Prunetti as co-owners of Willie Weston, uniting two leading design businesses…
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…
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026, with four stand-out Australian projects recognised among 34 award-winning buildings from across the globe. Australia was one of only a handful of countries to secure multiple winning projects. The winners span…
Brickworks and Kennedy Nolan explore how thoughtful design and enduring materials can support the future of everyday Australian living For generations, the Australian suburban home has stood for stability, aspiration and community. But as block sizes shrink, energy costs rise and the way Australians live continues to evolve, expectations around…
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