Parallels Conference at NGV Melbourne + Tickets Giveaway!

Studio Formafantasma.

Workspace of Studio Formafantasma.

Gijs Bakker.

Girl With The Pearl Earring by GijsBakker.

Simon Hasan.

Wrap Glassware by Simon Hasan.

On 17th & 18th September, NGV in Melbourne will host some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners in contemporary craft and design in a conference Parallels: Journey into Contemporary Making. This two-day event will see more than 10 international and 20 Australian speakers explore the future of contemporary craft and design – sharing their stories, presenting new mindsets and considering opportunities to further evolve the complementary worlds of craft and design.

Thanks to NGV, we are giving two lucky Yellowtracers the chance to win a two-day pass to the conference. Hooray! Read on to find out how to enter.

Created in partnership with the National Craft Initiative, the National Gallery of Victoria will host stellar international speakers including Simone Farresin & Andrea Trimarchi of Formafantasma (Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Gijs Bakker (Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Wava Carpenter of L’ArcoBaleno and Design Miami (USA); Trevyn & Julian McGowan of Southern Guild (South Africa); Brodie Neill of Made in Ratio (London, England); Cyril Zammit of Design Days Dubai (UAE); Antonio Aricò (Milan); Mavis Ganambarr of Elcho Island Arts (Elcho Island, NT); Simon Hasan of Craft & Industry (London, England); Shun Horiki of the East Japan Project (Tokyo, Japan).

Antonio Arico.

The Blowing Man by Antonio Arico.

Southern Guild.

BABACAR by Southern Guild.

Brodie Neill.

Reverb Chair by Brodie Neill.

Lou Weis of Broached Commissions.

Bedroom Chair by Khai Liew.

Informative, inspirational, and provocative, visitors will be able to hear the latest ideas and thinking across broad terrains – from the hand made to the industrial, from studio practice, curation, technology, and retail strategy, to online markets, international exhibiting, limited editions, collectors and more.

Delivered as part of the National Craft Initiative (NCI) program, and curated by the new Department of Contemporary Design and Architecture at the NGV, Parallels offers an optimistic platform for Australian designers and craft practitioners to engage with international practitioners, buyers, and facilitators. This is an event created for anyone interested in understanding the new cultural and commercial landscape for contemporary making, or those interested in interpreting how local/global forces are reshaping the parallel (and convergent) worlds of craft and design. Full list of speakers, event programmes and tickets is available here.

Thanks to NGV, two lucky readers have the chance to win a pass to both days of the conference programme on Sept 17th & 18th (worth $400AUD each). For your chance to win, simply fill out the form below before Friday 4th September, 11:59pm EST. Good luck and see you there!

Entry to the Parallels Conference Ticket Giveaway has now closed. Thank you for your interest.

This Yellowtrace Promotion is proudly brought to you in partnership with NGV.

Dale Hardiman.

MrDJ Play by Dale Hardiman.

Melanie Katsalidis.

Melanie Katsalidis Collection by Phillip Low.

Dan Honey.

Disposable Bottles by Dan Honey.

Elcho Island Weavers.

Pendants by Echo Island Weavers for Koskela.

[Images courtesy of NGV.]