UK creative architectural design studio, Inclume set itself the challenge to cross a small body of water on a self-built vessel made from recycled materials. Tetra is more than just that: it’s an interactive, moveable installation designed to capture feelings of “escapism, intrigue and wonder”. The design is based around…
The Biennale of Sydney has announced initial details of how it is taking the 22nd edition, titled NIRIN, online through a series of activations and experiences. From Monday 6 April 2020, online programming linked to the seven themes that inspire the exhibition will be held daily over 10 weeks on the Biennale of…
TERRA CELESTIAL // Craft ACT’s new exhibition, Terra Celestial is out of this world in more ways than you might think. Acclaimed artists, designers and craftspeople from the Canberra region have examined the famous Apollo moon landing in a unique residency embedded in Namadgi National Park. Artists have explored ideas of space, time, memory and place through jewellery,…
Studio Ongarato’s narrative and branding expertise has been acknowledged internationally, with the studio awarded best Visual Identity for boutique hotel Moss by the AHEAD Asia Awards on 12 March 2020. AHEAD Asia Award judges described the hotel’s visual identity as “elegant, refined and seductive.” This is the second time Studio…
For nearly 50 years, the Biennale of Sydney has presented some of the most dynamic contemporary art from around the globe in iconic venues across Sydney. This year’s exhibition, titled NIRIN and meaning ‘edge’ in Wiradjuri, is an artist- and First Nations-led biennale showcasing more than 700 artworks by 101…
Finalists for the Dulux Colour Awards have been announced with more than 450 entries received. A panel of leading names from Australia and New Zealand’s design and creative industries selected 107 finalists who displayed innovative use of colour in built environments across both commercial and residential spaces. Finalists for the…
On Saturday, 28 March at 8:30 pm local time, Earth Hour, an Australian-grown initiative and now one of the largest global grassroots movements for the environment, will bring people together for one hour to #SwitchOff lights in a symbolic call for more action on climate change. Set to be the…
Leading integrated property developer, Mirvac, will provide Altona North Primary School with garden and cooking facility improvements, to assist the school in their aim to be part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation’s nationwide, groundbreaking program by 2022. Altona North Primary School aims to introduce students in years three…
In the modern era, our cities are built with a speed and efficiency unparalleled in any other time. But with the skyscrapers arise questions: how do our cityscapes guide our thoughts and our behaviour? How does the cycle of demolish and rebuild inspire us to be thoughtful in the things…
The National Gallery of Victoria has opened its State collection and programming virtually to offer the public access to the NGV Collection during the temporary closure of the Gallery. Virtual tours, online collection galleries, eBooks and activities for children will be available via the NGV website and social media channels…
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