Art And Design

From a tiny stall at the Paddington Markets to becoming a global name spanning Australia, New York and London, Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy have built one the country’s most enduring brands – and learned a thing or two along the way.

Including Comme des Garçons and Vivienne Westwood at the NGV, abstract paintings at Heide and more.

The acclaimed fashion designer has published his most personal work yet, a photography book featuring portraits of mostly nude men.

From “the Rihanna dress” to Carrie Bradshaw’s ill-fated wedding dress, the worlds of the two fashion iconoclasts collide in a landmark show that traces how they rewrote the rules of beauty, history and the body.

A new exhibition at NGV celebrates the female trailblazers of photography in the 20th century, showcasing more than 300 works by Dora Maar, Ilse Bing, Olive Cotton and more.

Many women were pioneers of photography in the 20th century, yet their contributions often went unrecognised. In this exhibition, the NGV celebrates the artists who used a camera to tell their own stories – from the suffragettes to the ’70s.

It’s worth more than $2000 – including flights, entry to the summer exhibition Super Kaylene Whiskey, five-star accommodation and a $500 dining voucher. In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, here’s how to be in the running.

David Flack, Jono Fleming and more of Australia’s top design talent have released tomes this year. These are the coffee table books to add to your Christmas gift list.

“Each dish is framed as a moment of theatre.” In partnership with Lexus, the acclaimed designer talks to us about blending bespoke craftsmanship, technological innovation and delicious hospitality in a sensory pavilion that redefines personalised luxury at Flemington.

Known for his masterly use of the delicate netting, the British-born, Canberra-based artist has collaborated with Givenchy and Margiela, counts Beyonce and Jay Z as fans and just had his debut solo show in Sydney.

A Japanese konbini-inspired cafe took out two awards, while a hotel bar with an unforgettable ceiling won its coveted category. Here’s the full list.

From Pride and Prejudice set in a housing crisis to a rom-com-turned-revenge-thriller, the new genre-filled season spans drama, comedy, cabaret and dance.