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Award-winning Australian architecture, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top architects.

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Join The ‘Garden Party’

A star-studded group exhibition at BSIDE Gallery from August 21-25th of illustration, textiles and ceramics that celebrates growing together...
Miriam McGarry
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NEW SOUTH WALES

Tamara Dean, Bill Henson + Janet Laurence In Conversation With The Planthunter

Georgina Reid of The Planthunter sits down with artists Tamara Dean, Bill Henson + Janet Laurence in a new conversation series connecting ar...
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

All Are Welcome At North Melbourne School Of Displacement

Learn about and honour the First Nations in this accessible North Melbourne discussion series.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Buxton Contemporary Reflects On 100 Years Of Bauhaus Design

See archival footage and contemporary works inspired by the Bauhaus movement in this Melbourne exhibition.
Amelia Barnes

NATIONAL

Australian Ceramics Open Studios Is On Again This Weekend!

Clay artists around Australia are opening their doors this weekend for Australian Ceramics Open Studios 2019.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Nine Of Australia's Leading Photographers On Show At CCP

View and purchase works from nine leading photographers at a new annual CCP event.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

What Does Travelling Solo Really Look Like?

A solitary holiday to Italy inspired Bri Hammond to capture the images in her first solo exhibition, Nuoto da sola.
Amelia Barnes

NEW SOUTH WALES

The Young Archie 2019 Winners Are Announced!

Keep your eye on these incredible eight to 16-year-old artists who have taken out the Young Archie 2019 competition!
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Pop And Scott’s Massive Warehouse Sale!

Run, don’t walk, and snag some massive bargains on homewares, furniture + lighting from the Melbourne legends next weekend!
Sally Tabart

Australia

Support Your Local Bookstore This Weekend For A Great Cause!

Celebrate ‘Love Your Bookstore’ day with in-store events, special offers and charity initiatives including at one of our favouri...
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Purchase Pieces From Den Holm's First Capsule Collection!

The in-demand stonemason presents a series of 10 one-of-a-kind side tables at this rare event. 
Amelia Barnes

Victoria

A Cabinet Of Curiosities In This New Exhibition

See stunning ceramics and visual art pieces taking a contemporary approach to ancient treasures in this group show curated by Glenn Barkley....
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Enjoy Collage, Conversation + Coffee With Artist Maximillian Malone

Learn the basics of collage making in a laidback workshop hosted by artist Maximillian Malone.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Spacecraft’s Annual Studio Sale Is Happening This Saturday

Head to Collingwood’s Spacecraft Studio for locally-made artwork and textiles at a discounted price!
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

See Works By This Esteemed Artist In A Secret House-Gallery Location

Janet Laurence brings her multidisciplinary art to Melbourne for The Palm At The End Of The Mind.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Shop Handmade Wares At This Melbourne Mini Market!

Local artists will be selling their unique pieces over two August weekends at Fitzroy’s Outré Gallery.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Start Your Own Edible Garden With This Beginners Workshop

Learn how to grow an edible garden with sage advice from a permaculture expert!
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Ten Melbourne Ceramicists Join Forces To Celebrate Community

View works by some of Melbourne’s favourite ceramicists under the one roof for Form + Assemble!
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Leif And Heide Team Up For Exclusive Porcelain Collaboration

The botanical body care brand releases an elegant collection of shoppable ceramic pieces with Heide MOMA.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

An Idea Needing To Be Made

Heide brings together a range of ceramic artists with vastly different styles to explore the humble vessel.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

A Profound Exhibition Offering Unparalleled Insight Into Bill Henson

The renowned Australian photographer captures his home suburb of Glen Waverley alongside images taken 30 years prior in this major exhibitio...
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VICTORIA

A Curated Selection Of Designer Brands At The Big Design Trade

Melbourne’s premium trade show for original design and gifts is back for its second year!
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NEW SOUTH WALES

This Designer Pop Up Store Is Open For Three Months Only!

Shop iconic pieces from Cult styled to perfection by Michelle Macarounas of Infinite Design Studio.
Sally Tabart

NEW SOUTH WALES

A Showcase Of Architectural Sculptures + Urban-Inspired Artworks

The Koskela Gallery presents new ceramics by Jane McKenzie and Saxon Quinn inspired by the built environment.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

An Exhibition Celebrating Humankind's Giant Leap

Geelong Gallery is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a captivating showcase, bringing together artistic responses
Elle Murrell

VICTORIA

Sunday Life Drawing Classes In Seriously Lush Surrounds

Fitzroy-based creatives Ladies of Leisure team up with artist Lani Mitchell for a dreamy life drawing series in July!
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Time Travel To The Quintessential 1970s Motel In Melbourne

Tim Ross and Kit Warhurst bring their hilarious, nostalgia-infused live show to a classic Melbourne motel next month.
Sally Tabart

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Join The ‘Garden Party’

A star-studded group exhibition at BSIDE Gallery from August 21-25th of illustration, textiles and ceramics that celebrates growing together...
Miriam McGarry
  6 hours ago
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Shopping

Sheridan + Grandiflora, Australian Botanicals And Bedding!

Our latest video, celebrating a very special collaboration between Sheridan and Grandiflora.
Lucy Feagins

Interiors

Brown Is The New Neutral

Brown is back! Lauren Li gives us the lowdown on how to add warmth and texture to your home, with this somewhat divisive colour.
Lauren Li
  9 hours ago

Modernist Australia

1970s Excellence On The Market In Eaglemont

Nestled within the Glenard Estate designed by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Griffin, this four-bedroom stunner brings the WOW-factor!
Patricia Callan

Homes

A Prahran East Atelier Adorned With Layers Of History

Revered Melbourne interior designer Tigger Hall shares her artistic home, filled with objects from all over the globe.
Lucy Feagins
  17 hours ago

Food

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's Seasonal Flavours : Citrus

One of our FAVE foodies, Julia Busuttil-Nishimura joins TDF this month as a columnist! First up, she shares a flavour-packed roasted caulifl...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Shopping

Bright New Ceramic Artists On Show At The Old Clare Hotel

An old bottle shop is home to some of Sydney’s best emerging design until this Sunday!
Maggie Scardifield

Art

Balenciaga Comes To Bendigo!

Direct from the Victoria and Albert museum in London, the ground-breaking exhibition ‘Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion’ arrives at the Bendig...
Miriam McGarry

News

Tamara Dean, Bill Henson + Janet Laurence In Conversation With The Planthunter

Georgina Reid of The Planthunter sits down with artists Tamara Dean, Bill Henson + Janet Laurence in a new conversation series connecting ar...
Amelia Barnes

News

All Are Welcome At North Melbourne School Of Displacement

Learn about and honour the First Nations in this accessible North Melbourne discussion series.
Amelia Barnes

News

Australian Ceramics Open Studios Is On Again This Weekend!

Clay artists around Australia are opening their doors this weekend for Australian Ceramics Open Studios 2019.
Amelia Barnes

Architecture

The Apple Crate Shack On The Apple Isle!

A $60,000 budget goes a long way in this ambitious project in Flowerpot, Tasmania.
Miriam McGarry

TDF Design Awards

Celebrating Australia's Best Stylists And Art Directors

Highlighting ten outstanding styling and art direction projects, shortlisted for the TDF Design Awards!
Lucy Feagins

News

Buxton Contemporary Reflects On 100 Years Of Bauhaus Design

See archival footage and contemporary works inspired by the Bauhaus movement in this Melbourne exhibition.
Amelia Barnes
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Podcast

TDF Talks with Architect, IADV Co-founder, and Academic Jefa Greenaway

The trailblazing architect, advocate and academic reflects on his pivotal role as the first indigenous architect to be registered in Victori...
Lucy Feagins
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