Our picks of must-see design and craft exhibitions

A round-up of great exhibitions in the craft and design sector.
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There is always so much good design and craft on offer in Australia. Whether jewellery is your thing, ceramics or glass, makers are keeping craft contemporary and resilient. We have curated this list of current exhibitions to help you stay on top of the offerings.

NGV International has a reputation for iconic fashion exhibitions, and this year is no exception. Opening this week, it is presenting the work of Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant, whose clients have included Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Juliette Binoche, Rebel Wilson and Lady Gaga. This survey spans his incredible global career from the 1980s onwards. The Gallery explains Grant’s iconic style, “With an emphasis on form, each garment is constructed to maintain a direct relationship to the body as a sculptural form.” Showing 28 March – 26 January 2026, ticketed.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina