Markit @ Fed Square

About Markit
Markit@FedSquare is held twice per year in May and November at Federation Square. Markit is a curated shopping event featuring illustrative and decorative design products with limited edition pieces ranging from fashion to jewellery, prints, stationery, ceramics and homewares. Created by designers as a unique retail platform for independent Australian design,Markit@FedSquare provides an opportunity for the public to meet the designers and talk with them about their products. To buy or simply to admire, this is an event not to be missed.

Finders Keepers Market @ Royal Exhibition Building

 

The 2014 Spring/Summer Finders Keepers Market was held on 17/18 Oct in the heritage REB ( Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton ). It is also being held in Brisbane ( Nov 8th, 9th) and Sydney ( Dec 12th,13th). And the Autumn/ Winter market will make its way back to Melbourne in July next year.

There are all sorts of markets: stock market, real estate market, fish market, flea market, farmers market, but this is THE Art & Design Market, and its got to be the prettiest market. See a collection of the very best crafts and unique products. For a $2 token entry, enjoy hours of live music, great food, workshops and browsing around for that perfect gift, or more likely, your wishlist, depending on your financial situation. It is a treat for the eyes to see so many interesting designs under one roof by so many talented local artists.

Melbourne Now until 23/3/14

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Melbourne Now celebrates the latest art, architecture, design, performance and cultural practice to reflect the complex cultural landscape of creative Melbourne.

This ambitious and far-reaching exhibition across The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia and NGV International presents the various ways in which visual artists and creative practitioners profoundly contribute to the society in which we live, and to Melbourne as a city with a unique and dynamic cultural identity.

Melbourne Now is a collaborative, cross-disciplinary project that has involved staff from all areas of the NGV, as well as a team of guest curators and artistic collaborators whose expertise and networks represent the excellence and diversity of Melbourne’s cultural community.

The exhibition involves more than 175 individual and group presentations, as well as a suite of special projects which extend from the visual arts to architecture and design, dance and choreography, performance art and sound. We acknowledge the significant involvement of participating artists, designers and practitioners, and the equally important support provided by philanthropic, government and corporate partners.

Melbourne Now includes a series of ‘exhibitions within the exhibition’, commissions for children and families, installations by artists engaging with the NGV collection, off-site and special projects and a Community Hall and garden inviting a wide range of community expression.

The Melbourne Now project is supported by a suite of dedicated publications, including a limited-edition volume, exhibition guide, a children’s book, and an ebook which will be updated over the course of the exhibition. You can download the e-book for free via the Apple app store or view it online. In addition, a Melbourne Now App has been developed that allows visitors to explore the exhibition and public programs – to plan itineraries, discover multimedia content and find out where and when special events and new activities are happening.

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Bikes Abound ! Episode 1

Melbourne is a cycling city with dedicated bike lanes. The city also has a bike share scheme where you can hire bikes for short distances. Cycle to uni, or to work, leisurely or for fitness… gather your friends and explore this beautiful city on wheels !