Art And Design

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.

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.

After two sellout runs in Melbourne, this new take on Edward Albee’s infamous, tangled tale is coming to Sydney. In partnership with Sydney Theatre Company, we talk to its award-winning director about why this story has proved so electrifying.

From futuristic, deity-inspired lamps to barbeques made from 1956 Holden parts and traditional Tiwi stringybark tunga bags, the 2025 Rigg Design Prize celebrates the skill and vision of Australia’s next generation of designers.

Striped crescent-moon pulls. Zigzag timber handles. Brass that patinates elegantly with time. These designers treat hardware as a deliberate design feature, never an afterthought.