The Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has announced the launch of the 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards, with a renewed focus on recognising sustainable architectural outcomes. The Institute’s awards program, which celebrates the highest achievements in the architectural profession across the state, will officially commence on Tuesday 21…
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo takes the next step towards transformation with the first stage of planning consent granted to enable the renewal of the iconic museum.  Powerhouse Trust President Peter Collins AM KC said the concept planning consent is a major milestone for the project, with the winning design for the renewal…
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…
Social enterprise Scarf will partner with sustainable eatery Cassette for a 10-week dinner series in Kensington, Melbourne from 15 March to 10 May 2023. An exciting venue partnership where social impact meets sustainability, Scarf transforms the lives of young people facing barriers to work, through innovative hospitality training, and will conduct their…
A guide produced by UNSW experts will help the construction industry achieve net zero in the  built environment by 2040. Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed a national reference guide to help Australia hit its net zero  targets. The free online resource provides a pathway to achieving ‘whole of life’…
The Powerhouse Museum and Create NSW invite early career NSW designers and makers to apply for the inaugural NSW Design (Early Career) Fellowship – Powerhouse Residency valued at $100,000. Building on the museum’s vital work in fostering the careers of emerging Australian designers and makers, the program will nurture young talent by…
Queensland artist Archie Moore and Curator of Contemporary Australian Art, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Ellie Buttrose, have been selected as the artist and curator for Australia’s representation at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte) in 2024. QAGOMA Director Chris Saines said…
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…
Fresh from attending the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Lisbon last month, Fender Katsalidis partner Nicky Drobis returned to Australia with some unique insights into the ideas set to shape the design industries in Australia and around the globe in 2023. We sat down with her to discuss them. 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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