Craft Victoria’s much-loved ‘Visionaries’ exhibition returns this year, curated by interior designer Tali Roth.

For the 2026 exhibition, Tali reimagines three spaces that sit at the heart of everyday life: the bedroom, dining room, and living room. Within each setting, she brings objects together that aren’t simply functional pieces, but characters — works that carry presence, personality, and meaning.

‘It’s a celebration of collecting, craft and living with things that make you feel something,’ says Tali. ‘Part exhibition, part dream home, part love letter to Australian makers.’

In keeping with her distinctive style, the exhibition is a wonderland of bold colour and design, with a touch of whimsy and unexpected juxtaposition.

‘I’ve approached the exhibition in the same way I approach interiors,’ she says. ‘With curiosity, colour and very little regard for the rules.’

‘Visionaries’ launched in 2024 to give artists real-world opportunities, extending creative practice beyond the gallery. With Tali as the third curator in the series, the exhibition reflects on the affective connection between individuals and creative pieces.

‘It invites audiences to see handmade objects not simply as things we own, but as works that shape how we live, connect and express ourselves,’ says Craft Victoria executive director Nicole Durling.

Featured creatives include Arts Project Australia, Georgia Brunmayr of CURIO Practice, Max Copolov and Zachary Frankel — plus Michael Gittings, Chris O’Brien, Nani Puspasari and Suzie Stanford.

At its core, the exhibition is inspired by collectors: people who are guided by instinct, curiosity and emotion rather than rules. Focusing on emotional depth rather than surface-level connection, it encourages a fearless approach to surrounding ourselves with objects we love.

See ‘Visionaries’, curated by Tali Roth, from November 12 2026, until February 6 2027.