Following its Melbourne debut in 2019, the Affordable Art Fair has returned to Australian shores after a string of global exhibitions. This September, the Fair is bringing its fun and accessible approach to art appreciation back to the city, at its new home at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Featuring more than 40 Australian […]
This Thursday, the IDEA 2022 shortlist will be discussed by our jury members in Brisbane before they select the winners for each category.
IDEA is delighted to announce its newest event partner – Marnong Estate, which will be the sole provider of wines for the IDEA gala party in November.
Presented by Melbourne-based design store, Modern Times, Magma : Gamma is an exhibition of original paintings by Andy Pye and captures the essence of the raw bushland and rock forms of the southern Grampians in south-west Victoria with an “effervescent optimism”. Australian painter Andy Pye has exhibited widely in a number of Victorian galleries and […]
Gray Puksand commemorated three decades of architecture and interior design this month – a milestone reflecting the firm’s collective industry intelligence at the forefront of community-defining design. As specialists in education, commercial and workplace design, Gray Puksand has championed a people-first culture since 1991. Helmed by founding partner Robert Puksand, the practice has evolved from […]
Brisbane-based architecture practice O’Neill Architecture has welcomed new partners to help solve client problems through “the pain of good design”. With the recent appointment of Megan Morice and Andrew Kimmins, the boutique practice behind Fortitude Valley’s The Eminence says it isn’t just about the final building. “There are many architects who can create good buildings, but […]
A shade of periwinkle blue called Very Peri has officially been named Pantone Colour of the Year 2022. The paint brand says its choice responds to the rise of the metaverse and the arts in digital spaces, as well as the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns into 2021. “Displaying a carefree confidence and a […]
Melbourne’s MPavilion 2021 season will be the longest ever and provide an optimistic beacon of post-pandemic recovery full of design and architectural innovation. With Melbourne being the world’s most locked-down city, MPavilion 2021 is determined to have its biggest season yet. 152 days of free events filled with talks, workshops, performances, family-friendly experiences, community projects and installations are available […]
For a group of Afghan Australian creatives and professionals, the events in Afghanistan have renewed the heartbreak of 20 years ago. With the US and its allies completing the withdrawal and evacuation of Afghanistan, the situation for many vulnerable Afghans and others still in the country has now become uncertain at best. Despite its public […]
The Herman Miller 2021 Design Challenge winner has been announced, with Melbourne design studio SLAB taking the home top prize for its community-based and socially adaptable design approach. For its latest investigation into the future of the office, Herman Miller invited architects and interior designers in Australia and New Zealand to take part in Work, […]
Elvin Tan loves to design and loves talking about it even more. Since launching his own multi-disciplinary design studio in 2018, Tan has developed a portfolio rich in hospitality and commercial projects. He also happens to be shortlisted for the IDEA 2021 Emerging Designer of the Year, with two projects also up for the Retail […]