Art & Design

If there’s anything 2020 has taught us, it’s that loungewear reigns supreme and your working from home set up is more important…

What do you do when it’s cold and rainy? What about when it’s hot and steamy? Go to an art gallery, of course. They’re…

We watch movies to be transported into another world—to forget the moment we're in and jump into someone else's. That feeling…

No doubt, 2020 has been the year we’ve all spent more time at home than ever. Maybe you’ve transformed your living room into a…

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in November 2020. As we edge towards the…

Being cooped up at home for the better part of 2020 has probably had you contemplating your wall space more than ever. If you’re keen…

The Black Lives Matter Movement has incited plenty of difficult—yet necessary—conversations abroad and at a local level. Passing…

New Zealand-born sustainable sneaker brand Allbirds has just revealed a new partnership with Chinatown Market (CTM)—the LA-based label…

Australia isn’t short on stunning natural beauty, jaw-dropping beaches and incredible adventures, and now we have another dreamy spot…

If you’ve got an Instagram account, chances are you’ve seen the sublime works of Paul Milinski at least a few times in your…

Planning a weekend away in a cosy cabin somewhere, preferably one with a fireplace—but not exactly sure what you'll do when you…

For the first time in its 14 year history, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is going digital. This year’s program aims to…

Alright, so it’s been weeks, if not months, since you last saw your co-workers in real life, and despite the regular emails, Zoom…

Even if you’re not usually much of a potter, we’re willing to bet you’ve at least thought about it since lockdown hit.…

Sydney-based artist and jewellery designer Holly Ryan won our hearts with her minimalist, sculptural jewels when she dropped into the scene…

While jetting off to NYC to queue along West 53rd Street for you chance to wander the white halls of MoMA is off the cards for a…

Anything that keeps our hands busy and our minds off the fact that we’re slowly going iso-mad is a good thing these days, especially…

One of the many ways we’re surviving and thriving in the depths of self-isolation is with a little retail therapy to support Aussie…

With the sting of promised policies around climate change and unfulfilled social initiatives still fresh in our minds, now is the time for…

There are more than likely two things trending in your Instagram feed right now. Isolation, and people working on their puzzles. In recent…

Cathy Sison, better known as Kyashi Orasato, is a calligrapher, graphic designer and design teacher from Melbourne who's living and…

There’s no shortage of exhibitions and creative workshops happening around Melbourne. But this month, Can’t Do Tomorrow has…

Can’t Do Tomorrow is making things easy for us this month when it comes to keeping you up to speed on what’s cool, new and…

Forget about cherry-picking your gigs this month, because Melbourne’s hottest new festival—Can’t Do Tomorrow—is…

DON'T MISS: Two excellent talks are happening at Can't Do Tomorrow this weekend, Dirty Laundry, and B*tch Better Have My…

Melbourne’s most anticipated underground festival—Can't Do Tomorrow—is kicking off next week and you won’t want…

Don't Miss: Two excellent talks are happening at Can't Do Tomorrow this weekend, Dirty Laundry, and B*tch Better Have My…

Melbourne is home to some of the finest street art produced in Australia. So, what better place to launch a celebration of art and culture…

If you’ve ever wanted to see a painting come alive (not à la Harry Potter, but close), then your psychedelic dreams are about…

Hubble bubble toil and trouble baby, October 31 is the perfect day to be a little extra and transform yourself into something spooky and…

If you’ve been to a museum or two in your life, then you know it’s sometimes hard to pass up a good coffee-and-pastry session at…

Let’s be real: most of us don’t have much cash to splash on regular holidays, let alone go on an art-buying rampage at some of…

For some people getting inked is NBD, for others, it's a daunting life-long commitment, but one thing we all have in common: we…

From juicy biopics to complex documentaries, the world isn’t scarce of a good art flick to delve into.  However, there’s a…

As part of Urban List Art Month, we've covered ways to build your art collection without breaking the bank, given you a round-up of…

Do you find yourself missing out on potential romantic entanglements with artists just because you can’t tell a Manet from a Monet? Or…

Collecting original art isn’t just for high rollers, cruising through Art Basel with tonnes of cash to burn on the next big thing.…

Instagram is the ultimate directory of up and coming artists. If you scroll past the beauty bloggers and influencers on endless summer…

Picture yourself in the middle of a 100-square metre field of continuous rainfall, except whenever you move, the droplets avoid you like…

Fire up guys, it’s the first Monday in May! Okay, technically for us it was yesterday, but you know what we're talking…

Time to break out your cosiest sweater and moodiest playlist because Dark Mofo, MONA's darkness-embracing winter festival, is gearing up…

Vivid is entering a new decade with a seriously punchy line-up for 2019. Hike up your expectations and take a deep breath, because…

Britain conquered. And they brought their spoils back to London. Think what you want of this history, but nothing can compare to the art and…

Have you ever wanted to jump into The Little Mermaid and witness the underwater world full of magic for yourself? Well, now you can stop…

I’m no financial expert, but I’d say collector Ryan Fuller made a pretty good call when he started collecting Supreme skate…

It’s common knowledge that Japan is the coolest place on the earth—think robot restaurants, cherry blossoms, Harajuku and the…

Let’s buy some more sneakers shall we? Because we don't have enough of those already.  While I could say this collab is…

Set to launch during next month’s New Fashion Week—when else(?)—iconic fashion and beauty house, YSL is levelling up once…

Just when you thought you were gonna save your tax return this time round, iconic Aussie label Dinosaur Designs have just launched their…

When you think IKEA, you think of that bookcase you build back-to-front, ball pits full of screaming kids, and sketchy $1 hotdogs ("I'll…

A house is not a home without artwork. The right pieces don’t just set the tone of your home, they also say something about you, and…

More than just a fallback for rainy days, Australia's art galleries are a majestic lot as gorgeous as the art inside ‘em.…

Proving that bigger isn’t always better, tiny houses have been popping up all over the world recently and inspiring us all to downsize…

We’re back, you gluttonous culture vultures. Ready to tear into another month of art, theatre, dance and nude bike rides (we’ll…

Just when you thought it was safe to put away your monocle, we’re busting out the best shows, productions and exhibitions you need to…

When you think about how much time we spend inside our homes it doesn’t make sense to be haphazard with the décor. It…

A Bangkok hotel is leading environmental change and is set to become home to the first new hotel in Asia to be free of single-use plastics.…

If you think culture is something that comes from yoghurt, this guide’s for you. Presenting a hand-picked selection of the coolest and…

Seeing as we’re all buying way too much avo smash to ever be able to afford the big ol’ dream home, we might need to start…

Home to deep dish pizzas, hot dogs and that weird bean, it’s not all that surprising we’re kinda obsessed with Chicago—if…

If you’re still recovering from the big fat onslaught of awesome that was Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age hitting up our…

Get comfortable, guys. We’re back with another high-brow look at the world of Culture. And no, for the purposes of this list, Netflix…

Anyone who calls themselves a fan of Marcel Duchamp will know this is epic news—the biggest exhibition of his works is headed to…

Here we go, guys. The Urban List Culture Edit, otherwise known as Things That Make You Go Hmmm. Art openings, exhibitions, cutting-edge…

2018 is the year you get your creative on with Pantone announcing its 2018 colour of the year as Pantone 18-3838 Ultra Violet. Chosen for…

It’s not every day that some of the world’s biggest and best artists come to Australia, but TBH, this year we’ve been damn…

The headline kind of says it all with this one. As part of their massive new Triennial exhibition, the NGV are installing an 18-metre…

The days of murdering countless innocent indoor plants are over, thanks to an app that is going to change the way you load up your home with…

We all love a well-designed venue to go with our food, and it seems every café, restaurant, and bar these days not only serves up…

You don’t have to be an art buff to recognise the fantastical and incredibly colourful works of artist Yayoi Kusama. From her infamous…

It’s hard to believe it’s been 6 years since Amy Winehouse passed away. 2017 looks set to be a big one for all of…

Having art in your home is a true sign of adulthood. There’s a marked point in your life when your perception of ‘cool room…

A master of layering, with an impeccable eye for silhouettes and the female form, Melbourne-born designer Toni…

While we all know we could be slightly better at adulthood, starting a new hobby is a sure fire way to reach that goal. Who would have…

Buying art is kind of hard. It’s like ordering food at a restaurant—you spend hours agonising over the menu only to be hit with…

The end of October is nigh which means Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is almost upon us and this year we’re celebrating in…

The art world can be kind of intimidating; we totally get it. Alongside the pressures of finding art that’s actually cool (say no to…

Aye carumba! Simpsons fans rejoice, it’s legendary creator Matt Groening will be gracing our humble shores for Graphic 2016 at the…

There’s a stack of Aussie jewellery designers doing their bit to keep you really well accessorised these days! From home studios to…

Breathing new life into your living or workspace with fresh artwork is lots of fun, but really, who has the time or the dime to go trawling…

The silly season is well and truly upon us (finally!), and this year we’re going all out to bring that extra-special holiday cheer to…

Culture vultures, it's time to pack your rucksacks and fly south – Hobart's MONA FOMA (Museum of Old and New Art's…

Food fanatics and design buffs are already well aware of Cook Republic's Sneh Roy. The winner of Best Australian Blog 2013,…

Today's the day we get to abandon our healthy eating aspirations and embrace the only food that's better because it has a big hole…

At a time when you can snap and share every moment of your life with the whole world at the click of a button, a Brisbane-born art…

Oui! It's that time of year again – the Alliance Française French Film Festival is set to touch down in cities all across…

'We Want War" clip by These New Puritans, directed by Daniel Askill, featuring Jordan Askill's headpiece Australian jewellery…

When I told people I was visiting Hobart in June, they thought I was mad. Hobart, in winter? Yes! I gleefully replied. I don't know…

Every second year, contemporary art from all over the world comes to Venice and occupies this beautifully historic festival city. When the…