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Echoes of Country at Bundanon

Echoes of Country at Bundanon

Bundanon has announced its third major exhibition for 2024. Bagan Bariwariganyan: echoes of country and running from November 2nd to February 9th, 2025.

Sculpting stories: Kulbardi Season amalgamates Indigenous art and architecture

Sculpting stories: Kulbardi Season amalgamates Indigenous art and architecture

A fusion of modern materials and Indigenous symbolism, Kulbardi Season reimagines the facade of the Perth Transport Operations Control Centre.

A ‘Current’ affair spotlighting First Nations artists

A ‘Current’ affair spotlighting First Nations artists

Current is an exhibition presented by the Australian Design Centre that examines the interplay between land, water and ancestral memory as seen through the works of the respective artists.

Introducing the Here Before Collection, a collaboration celebrating Indigenous art

Introducing the Here Before Collection, a collaboration celebrating Indigenous art

Dreamtime Flooring, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned business, has partnered with renowned carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst to launch the Here Before Collection.

Indigenous heritage lacquers the walls of Australia’s newest rail stations

Indigenous heritage lacquers the walls of Australia’s newest rail stations

As an act of designing with Country, the integration of Indigenous art into rail infrastructure honours deep histories while symbolising a vibrant future for First Nations peoples.

Supporting First Nations artists to deliver authentic stories in urban landscapes

Supporting First Nations artists to deliver authentic stories in urban landscapes

Tilt Industrial Design Managing and Creative Director, Tim Phillips, comments on how industrial design intersects with First Nations artists.

The 2024 galang residents are ready to jet off to Paris

The 2024 galang residents are ready to jet off to Paris

As a program between Powerhouse Parramatta and Cité Internationale des Arts, the galang residency supports Indigenous creativity and dialogue around cultural heritage and representation.

Design as a vehicle for reconciliation: Balarinji completes latest Qantas design

Design as a vehicle for reconciliation: Balarinji completes latest Qantas design

The Indigenous design and strategy agency is launching its latest aircraft design with Qantas, the sixth iteration of a longstanding partnership.

Q&A with former INDE.Awards winners Balarinji

Q&A with former INDE.Awards winners Balarinji

In this Q&A from INDESIGN #88, we spoke to INDE.Awards winners Balarinji about Indigenous design and more.

Tony Albert in dual exhibition and curated showcase at Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney

Tony Albert in dual exhibition and curated showcase at Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney

Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney kicks off the year with a compelling showcase featuring two significant bodies of work by renowned Aboriginal artist Tony Albert.

narrm ngarrgu, a place of learning and celebration by Six Degrees Architects

narrm ngarrgu, a place of learning and celebration by Six Degrees Architects

A new community hub has opened in Melbourne – narrm ngarrgu celebrates and showcases the voice and presence of Kulin people.

Kaunitz Yeung Architecture comment: Architecture and The Voice

Kaunitz Yeung Architecture comment: Architecture and The Voice

On the eve of The Voice referendum, David Kaunitz comments on the power of listening and collaboration in Indigenous communities.