Coming up in September are two landmark events at the National Gallery of Victoria for those who practise or have an interest in contemporary craft and design.
Parallels: Journey in to Contemporary Making
September 17–18
This two-day event will see more than 10 international and 20 Australian speakers explore the future of contemporary craft and design – sharing their stories, presenting new mindsets and considering opportunities to further evolve the complementary worlds of craft and design.
Delivered as part of the National Craft Initiative (NCI) program, and curated by the new Department of Contemporary Design and Architecture at the NGV, Parallels offers an optimistic platform for Australian designers and craft practitioners to engage with international practitioners, buyers, and facilitators.
Full list of speakers, allied events program and tickets available on: ngv.vic.gov.au
2015 Rigg Design Prize
September 18, 2015 – February 7, 2016
The Rigg Design Prize will celebrate the most interesting object and furniture design being achieved in Australia today. Showcasing seven of Australia’s leading contemporary designers each artist will present a body of work in seven dedicated spaces. This thought-provoking and inspirational exhibition celebrates the designers, their process and practice creating objects of beauty, skill and meaning.
The shortlisted designers for the 2015 Rigg Design Prize include:
- Adam Goodrum (NSW)
- Brodie Neill (TAS)
- Daniel Emma (SA)
- Kate Rohde (VIC)
- Khai Liew (SA)
- Korban Flaubert (NSW)
- Koskela (NSW) in collaboration with the weavers of Elcho Island Arts (NT)
The triennial prize, the highest accolade for contemporary design in Australia, awards $30,000 to an Australian contemporary designer displaying outstanding creative achievements in design production. Established in 1994 and now curated by the newly established Department of Contemporary Design and Architecture at the NGV, the invitational prize will for the first time include designers from across Australia.
For information see ngv.vic.gov.au