Join us to hear the story of how five Melbourne female creatives have generated a studio space—churning out some of Melbourne’s most well-known goodies. The panel discussion featuring the duo behind SISTER Studios, the pair responsible for Blazed Wax, the creator of Hello Sisi, Textile Designer Megan McNeill, and the brains behind Kannava Jewels will…
Read MoreThe world has changed. What imprint has the unpredictable, sometimes unfathomable, global pandemic left on who we are as ‘the public’? Over the course of their prolific careers, our panel members have each, in different ways, been tasked with understanding who ‘the public’ is, and how place and space can respond to public needs and…
Read MoreJoin Parlour for a special Seasonal Salon exploring what it means to make homes for others. How do we, collectively, ensure that everyone has a home? What roles can different professions play in preventing homelessness and supporting women in accessing and making homes? What can we learn from each other, and how can we contribute?…
Read MoreAs housing prices increase, more and more older women are seeking access to affordable housing alternatives. Nursing homes, retirement villages, expensive private rentals and traditional owner-mortgage arrangements are no longer meeting the financial or social needs of many. Come along and learn about existing and emerging alternative housing options in Victoria—why they are needed, what…
Read MorePatricia Piccinini’s majestic Skywhales—two monumental sculptures in the form of hot-air balloons—are coming to Melbourne! Soak up all things Skywhales with a series of activities here at MPavilion before the whole family takes flight across Melbourne’s skies for the first time. Your family is invited to hear the tale of the Skywhale family in her new children’s book ‘Every Heart Sings,’ read…
Read MoreFor 80,000+ years Aboriginal knowledge systems have guided the way humans interact with and care for Country. Join Krystal De Napoli in conversation with Zena Cumpston, Kirsten Banks, and William Stevens as they discuss the strength within Aboriginal science and how engaging with Aboriginal perspectives can lead to the healing of both land and sky…
Read MoreWhat might the world be like if poets wrote our building and planning regulations? What if regulations were written by other writers too, not just poets, but also storytellers, songwriters, screenwriters, artists, choreographers, and philosophers? The things governing bodies choose to regulate—and the methods they use to evaluate compliance—tell a story about what we, as…
Read MoreRituals have many functions—to maintain connection, honour history, and build the future by observing the important present. The rise of Asian-Australian podcasting did exactly this in the wake of increasing hostility towards Asians as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Through podcasts, Asian-Australians embraced their identities, celebrated their unique brands of pop culture, and shared…
Read MoreThis talk brings together three of the most exciting and highly regarded emerging First Nations artists showing at 2022 Melbourne Art Fair. Butchulla and Burmese artist Mia Boe, Arrernte artist Thea Anamara Perkins and Quandamooka artist Kyra Mancktelow all work in different styles, mediums and methods but through their contemporary practice, they are all…
Read MoreJoin us for a panel discussion hearing perspectives from a range of Asian-Australian professionals and cultural leaders, where we investigate the reality of today’s Asian-Australian experience. How were Asian-Australians affected by the pandemic? How can we support and advocate for Asian allyship? How does being an Asian Australian permeate our professional careers? This event aims…
Read MoreJoin experience masterplanners FreeState and guests for a conversation around the critical nature of co-design in the creation of better places. How does using a narrative structure help to define clear user journeys in public places and encourage transdisciplinary practices? Can it provide a catalyst for participatory programs and engender genuine diversity and inclusion?
Read MoreExpanding existing knowledge on the environmental impact of resource extraction, join us as we examine the spatial and scalar implications of lithium mining. Presenting alternatives to dominant extractivist socio-political narratives, we explore design’s value regarding the formulation of sustainable post-carbon futures. The Global Extraction Observatory (GEO) is a research collective led by Dr Eduardo Kairuz…
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