S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
We rarely pause to marvel at the materials that surround us. We are never without them, as they are the foundations on which our whole society is constructed. Often, we ascribe certain roles or associations to a material, but we must keep in mind that these are not inherent, immutable properties of it, but rather depend on the conditions it was sourced and our own subjective perception. How can we use materials to design a better today and tomorrow?
Upcoming exhibitions
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By/Product
May 2, 2024 - June 15, 2024
By/Product forms part of the launch of Conscious Craft – a Craft Victoria initiative showcasing innovative creations by makers and designers who are actively considering sustainability and ethics in their production methods and use of materials.
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Desire X Design
May 15, 2024 - June 15, 2024
Desire is the subject of the first thematic exhibition at Useful Objects. The drive to attain and consume is itself consuming, both the individual and society.
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Overlay
May 23, 2024 - May 26, 2024
Overlay presents visions of a new Australian heritage through the eyes of architects, interior and object designers. The work presented is a fresh interpretation of an Australian heritage aesthetic from the inside out investigating how we may more authentically reflect our climate and context.
