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 National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina