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Victoria

An Awe-Inspiring Living Wall Is Unveiled In Melbourne

Melbourne-based designer Adam Cornish and Junglefy bring clean air to Denfair.
Elle Murrell
  7 hours ago

NEW SOUTH WALES

Revealing ‘Olympia’ – Into The Studio With Laura Jones

A diaristic show from the celebrated painter at Olsen Gallery in Sydney.
Miriam McGarry

NSW

Basking In The Glow Of ‘Nightshade In The Sun’

Artist Heath Newman shares his latest exhibition, a ‘collection of ethereal abstraction’ on show at Saint Cloche from June 19th.
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Explore The Future Of Design Trends At Decor + Design

Australia’s premier design trade show is back for its biggest year yet!
Sponsored

QUEENSLAND

St Agni Put Their Best Foot Forward In Brisbane

An earthy new retail store that connects with the Byron Bay-based brand’s quality, relaxed ethos.
Sally Tabart

NEW SOUTH WALES

The Plant Society Is Putting Down Sydney Roots

Paddington gets a new green offering from Melbourne’s favourite plant purveyors!
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

The Bright Future Of Australian Design And Innovation

Showcasing the work of The Melbourne School of Design’s graduate students, MSDx celebrates the next generation.
Sponsored

NATIONAL

Cutting Edge Colours In This New Range From Phoenix Tapware

The versatile Zimi collection brings the WOW-factor to the kitchen and bathroom.
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Learn The Craft Of Japanese Stamp Making At CIBI

Explore the craft of Keshigomu-hanko in this hands-on workshop led by Tomoko Tsuki, a pioneer of the craft.
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

A Brilliant New Resource For Collaborating With Regional Communities

This important free online publication from Regional Arts Australia helps ensure productive, meaningful partnerships with remote communities...
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NATIONAL

City of Sydney Invites You To Capture Australian Life Through Your Lens

One of Australia’s most prestigious photographic prize open to novices and professionals alike, City of Sydney’s annual photo competitio...
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VICTORIA

Tim Ross' New Tome Is A Tribute To Australians On Holiday

The Australiana aficionado takes a nostalgic deep-dive into our motels of yesteryear.
Sally Tabart

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Get Glossy With Dowel Jones!

Help celebrate the launch of Dowel Jones in Western Australia with this ridiculously fun party!
Ashley Simonetto

NATIONAL

Stop Everything – Cult Design Is Having An EPIC Sale!

This is not a drill people – don’t miss these massive savings on your favourite designer furniture pieces!
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NATIONAL

A Game Changing Daily News Podcast From Schwartz Media

Hosted by Peabody Award-winning Australian journalist Elizabeth Kulas, 7am will change the way you listen to the news.
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VICTORIA

A Dreamy Reflection On 'Radiant Nature'

Responding to residencies in Turin, Portugal and Bariloche; Melbourne-based artist Ria Green captures the light and landscape.
Sally Tabart

NEW SOUTH WALES

Exploring Colour + Pace Through 'Blue And Green Music'

A brilliant new exhibition from Sally Lee Anderson takes cues from an evocative Georgia O’Keeffe painting.
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

A Unique New Line Of Meticulously Handwoven Bags

Introducing George – a limited collection of bags exploring the relationship between object, material, and human interaction.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

A Month-Long Third Drawer Down x David Shrigley Pop-Up

This decade-long collaboration between Melbourne’s kookiest gift store and the renowned artist is open for business!
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

Have You Ever Secretly Wondered…What IS Mid-Century Modern?

A visual guide to a celebrated era of design ‘From A To Eames’ by Lauren Whybrow and illustrations by Tom Jay.
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

An Inner City Steal – This Boutique Townhouse Could Be Yours!

Architect Lisa Breeze is putting her PERFECTLY LOCATED/expertly renovated apartment on the market!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

Understanding And Celebrating Ramadan With Free To Feed

Join Farida and the Free To Feed team for a Bohri Thaal meal experience that seeks to celebrate the holiest month on the Islamic calendar.
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

Who Took Out The Archibald Prize?

The winner of Australia’s most prestigious portrait painting accolade has been announced!
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

And The Wynner Is...

Hot off the press! Sylvia Ken takes the gong for the prestigious Australian landscape and sculpture prize for the stunning ‘Seven Sisters....
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Tokyobike Is Having A Sale For One Day Only!

Step through to massive discounts on bikes and accessories!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

Dulux Enlists Adnate For A Live Mural At The 2019 Colour Awards

The celebrated street artist swaps spray cans for paint brushes at the 2019 Dulux Colour Awards.
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VICTORIA

The Biggest Ever Wingnut & Co Annual Sale

Shop a wide range of seconds and samples ceramics this Saturday in North Melbourne!
Sally Tabart

NEW SOUTH WALES

A Plant-Filled Garden Party In Sydney This Weekend!

A Plant Fete this weekend for green thumbs, black thumbs, and all shades in between!
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

A Rare Candid Conversation With NGV Director Tony Ellwood AM

Join TDF founder Lucy Feagins for a night of art and design discussion with one of Australia’s most prolific creative figures!
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

Woollen Blankets That Help Women In Need

For every Two Good x Sarah Wilson woollen blanket purchased, another will be donated to a women’s domestic violence shelter.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

Get Cosy At In Bed's Melbourne Residency!

The much-loved luxury homewares and lifestyle brand pops up in Melbourne for the first time.
Sally Tabart

News

The Secret Gardens Of Los Angeles

A collaborative book from creative couple photographer Sean Fennessy and designer Jess Lillico explores the unique and surprising nature in
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

An Art Safari In The City (With Major Prizes To Be Won!)

Artist Tom Ripin brings a wild gaming experience to his installation at QV in Melbourne.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

The Other Art Fair

Saatchi Art’s curated program comes to Melbourne.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Explore ‘A New Perspective’ With Doreen Chapman

A gorgeous solo show of pastel works from Manyjilyjarra artist opening this week in Perth!
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

A Pop Up Store From Seven Of Melbourne’s Favourite Ceramicists!

Your Mother’s Day gift is sorted thanks to Three Day Clay, popping up in Collingwood soon!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

What Are These New Billboards Across Melbourne About?

As part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 Festival, Liam Gillick encourages us to consider the grand sum of our actions at this pivotal point in t...
Elle Murrell

QUEENSLAND

BAD Festival Is Looking Very Very Good

Brace yourself for Brisbane Art Design, featuring 150 artists and designers across 25 locations for 17 days!
Miriam McGarry

INTERNATIONAL

Tour Germany With One Of Australia's Leading Design Experts

Celebrate a century of the Bauhaus with a design tour around Berlin and Hamburg, led by Australian architecture writer Stephen Crafti.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

Celebrating Tomorrow With Yirramboi Festival

Australia’s premier First Nations arts and cultural event fills Melbourne with music, dance, theatre, art and more from May 2nd to 12th.
Miriam McGarry

QUEENSLAND

The Bold And Brilliant Exhibition ‘Fashioning Black Identity’

African and African diaspora fashion, photography and portraiture at Cairns Art Gallery.
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Free To Feed’s Annual Fundraising Bake Sale Is On This Friday!

Do something GREAT this Good Friday and help raise funds for a worthy cause!
Sally Tabart

News

WIN $500 To Spend At The New Australian HAY Online Store!

You could win $500 to spend at this just-launched e-shop for the Danish design icons, thanks to Cult!
Sally Tabart

This Week

Creative People

The Ko-Working Space!

Karina van de Pol and Olivia Fleetwood take us on a tour of their incredible new creative studio and coworking space in Geelong.
Miriam McGarry
  4 hours ago

Community

Many Hands Come Together To Support Women From Refugee Backgrounds

Melbourne social enterprise Merchant Road launches a new initiative to improve employment opportunities for women from refugee backgrounds -...
Elle Murrell
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Inside Look

Monet: Impression Sunrise Comes To The National Gallery Of Australia

An exclusive look at the National Gallery of Australia's new exhibition 'Monet: Impression Sunrise', starring the painting that started the
Lucy Feagins
  14 hours ago

Architecture

Subtropical Modern In Sanctuary Cove

An award-winning home on the water's edge in Sanctuary Cove, south of Brisbane, by Justin Humphrey Architect.
Miriam McGarry

Creative People

The Rise Of Tide Design

The Melbourne furniture makers expand their range, handcrafted in their Huntingdale workshop.
Lucy Feagins

Food

Shannon Bennett's Steamed Snapper With Chermoula + Miele GIVEAWAY

Making use of his Miele steam oven, the acclaimed chef shares a fish dish he prepares at home.
Shannon Bennett

News

Basking In The Glow Of ‘Nightshade In The Sun’

Artist Heath Newman shares his latest exhibition, a ‘collection of ethereal abstraction’ on show at Saint Cloche from June 19th.
Miriam McGarry

Shopping

New 'Textural' Rugs And Cushions, From Argentina All The Way To Byron Bay

Add some texture to your home with bold new rugs and cushions from Byron Bay based homewares brand Pampa.
Miriam McGarry
  6 hours ago

Homes

The Impossibly Chic Chyka Weekender!

The Mornington Peninsula home of media personality, entertainer extraordinaire, and entrepreneur Chyka Keebaugh!
Lucy Feagins

News

An Awe-Inspiring Living Wall Is Unveiled In Melbourne

Melbourne-based designer Adam Cornish and Junglefy bring clean air to Denfair.
Elle Murrell
  7 hours ago

Travel

Where To Explore, Eat + Unwind In Vibrant Marrakesh

From tranquil riads to bustling cafes, Tigmi Trading's guide to the ochre city at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Danielle McEwan

Architecture

The Ultimate Family Beach House On Stradbroke Island

Architects Gabriel Poole and Tim Bennetton take on a challenging beach house project (with a few surprises!)
Sally Tabart

Architecture

A Home Designed For Introverts

Breathe Architecture create a 'restorative fortress' home for two introverts in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Miriam McGarry

News

Revealing ‘Olympia’ – Into The Studio With Laura Jones

A diaristic show from the celebrated painter at Olsen Gallery in Sydney.
Miriam McGarry

News

Kip & Co Teams Up With The Lost Dogs' Home

The local homewares label have made a new range of accessories for your puppy pals to support a wonderful cause! 
Sally Tabart
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