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Fashion and art collide in GOMA’s latest exhibition Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
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Fashion and art collide in GOMA’s latest exhibition Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

03 Jul 2024

From June 29 to October 4, GOMA will be exhibiting a career survey of the formidable fashion designer Iris van Herpen. Direct from Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses offers Brisbane audiences a window into the world of this once-in-a-generation artist. With more than 100 garments on show in dialogue with historical artefacts, specimens and contemporary art, this newly opened exhibition blurs the lines between the realms of fashion and art. Keep reading to find out more … more

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BAD Art + Fashion
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Finders Keepers markets, ceramic making and tune-filled soirees – our top picks for Brisbane Art Design

04 May 2023

If your calendar for the month of May is looking pretty dry, then listen here. Museum of Brisbane's city-wide celebration, Brisbane Art Design (BAD), is back! This year, BAD is jam-packed with must-attend workshops, open studios, design talks and art parties. We've been trawling through the program and have hand-picked our five favourite happenings, so you can join in on the fun ... more

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Feels so good being BAD – the bold Brisbane Art Design is back with a cluster of culture-filled events
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Feels so good being BAD – the bold Brisbane Art Design is back with a cluster of culture-filled events

20 Apr 2023

Lovers of all things bold, beautiful and breath-taking, listen up – a bevy of artistic and exciting works from the city's best and brightest creatives is returning to Brisbane in May 2023. Brisbane Art Design (BAD) is back with a packed program of workshops, open studios, design talks and art parties, highlighting a lofty line up of local art and design luminaries. Being BAD has never felt so good, so continue reading for all of the naughty details ... more

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Australian Wearable Arts Festival
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Strut your stuff – the Australian Wearable Art Festival is back in all its avant-garde trashion glory

11 May 2022

Have you ever looked at a floral arrangement or a solitary piece of rubbish floating in the breeze and thought, "Wow, that would make a stunning outfit"? Perhaps you are just captivated by all things fashion, from the humble little black dress to the Met Gala's over-the-top extravagance. Either way, if you feel divinely inspired at the thought of throwing together a creative ensemble and crave the opportunity to sit front row at a catwalk, get excited because the Australian Wearable Art Festival is coming to the Sunshine Coast on May 21. more

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What’s that?! A huge humanoid inflatable art installation is popping up at Portside Wharf
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What’s that?! A huge humanoid inflatable art installation is popping up at Portside Wharf

19 Aug 2021

We humans, as a species, tend to have a fascination with all things big. The allure of larger-than-life objects is a phenomenon that is particularly prevalent here in Australia – whether it’s a prawn or a pineapple, we can’t get enough of the everyday when it’s been inflated, enlarged and placed in a picturesque location for us to gaze upon in pure ecstasy. It also doesn’t hurt that these objects make for an absolute ripper of a photo opp. Well, it just so happens that the next (literally) big thing is coming right here to Brisbane – a gigantic humanoid creature will be perching at Portside Wharf for a limited time only as part of world-famous Australian artist Amanda Parer’s travelling Fantastic Planet exhibition. more

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The Locals Panel Series returns to discuss all things design
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The Locals Panel Series returns to discuss all things design

13 Jun 2019

In early May, foodies flocked to The Bromley Room #2 at West Village to hear some of Brisbane’s finest culinary minds discuss the state of the city’s dining scene and the future of food. Now, the most creative cats in the River City will be gathering on Wednesday June 19 for the second edition of The Locals Panel Series to talk about breaking into the world of design, honing their craft, and building a future on their terms. more

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Keys to the city – Brisbane Open House unlocks the most fascinating spots around town
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Keys to the city – Brisbane Open House unlocks the most fascinating spots around town

20 Sep 2018

Brisbane may be a relatively young city, but that certainly doesn’t mean we don’t have our fair share of amazing architecture. From the old hidden nooks to the jaw-dropping feats of modern engineering, there are plenty of amazing buildings in Brisbane that have plenty of stories behind them. If you’ve always wanted to know a little more about the build world around you, Brisbane Open House will quench your desire. Mark October 13–14 in your diary and prepare to unlock the secrets you didn’t know our city had. more

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Moving out – your last chance to check out the Bromley Room at West Village
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Moving out – your last chance to check out the Bromley Room at West Village

22 Mar 2018

All good things must come to an end, but this adage is particularly poignant when the thing ending is something as magical as the Bromley Room. The West Village art studio set up to display the amazing work of celebrated artist David Bromley has enjoyed a jam-packed visitor schedule since opening in April last year, but the time has come for the Bromley Room to go into hibernation. Before the doors close for good to make way for building renovations, we are getting one last chance to take a look through the arts and events space that holds some of David’s most exciting work to date. Mark Saturday March 24 and Sunday March 25 in your diary – it’s time to say goodbye to the Bromley Room. more

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Max out your time when the temp drops with hundred acre bar’s event series
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Max out your time when the temp drops with hundred acre bar’s event series

25 May 2017

A change of seasons can often cause some kind of internal panic – winter is just around the corner and your mind is probably way back in March when you promised yourself you were going to take that cooking class or learn to sew. Don’t beat yourself up about it, pal – we’ve all been in the throes of wanting to self-improve but not knowing where (or how) to start. hundred acre bar is here to save the day with its brand-new event series, a collection of classes and workshops themed to the changing seasons that will have you learning new skills like a boss. more

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Hold the keys to the city at Brisbane Open House
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Hold the keys to the city at Brisbane Open House

06 Oct 2016

Sometimes we’re so focused on getting to our destination that we forget to stop and look around. If you’ve ever strolled past a beautiful or interesting building and wondered how it came to be, this is the weekend to find out – Brisbane Open House takes over the city for October 8–9 to show visitors and residents alike the secrets behind the spaces. more

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Take a Valley-style vacation at James Street RESORT
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Take a Valley-style vacation at James Street RESORT

06 Oct 2016

We’ll be damned if this steamy weather hasn’t got us dreaming of a little holiday, and thankfully all of our prayers have been answered. The best part? Not even having to leave Brisbane (because Brisbane rules)! James Street RESORT returns for its fourth outing from October 12–15, celebrating the strip as a shining hub of style. Fashion, lifestyle, art and design collide to create one hell of an urban vacation – pack your imaginary bags. more