Melbourne Design Fair 2023
DATES: VERNISSAGE: Thursday 18 May, 5:00pm to 9:30pm
GENERAL ADMISSION: Friday 19 May, 12:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday 20 May, 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 21 May, 10:00am to 5:00pm
LOCATION: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) at 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
WEBSITE AND TICKETS: https://designfair.melbourne/ and https://designfair.melbourne/tickets/
Curated by the National Gallery of Victoria #NGV and delivered in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation, Melbourne Design Fair is an annual platform for designers, commercial galleries, design agencies and organisations to come-together under one roof to promote and sell the best collectible design from Australia and the world, over four days, providing a unique cultural and commercial experience. Melbourne Design Fair showcases presentations of contemporary and 20th century collectible design by leading Australian and international designers, the Fair includes more than 50 presentations staged by commercial galleries, design agencies, craft and design organisations, and independent design studios. A wide array of collectible design will be on show from cutting-edge furniture design to unique objects and jewellery, Melbourne Design Fair provides visitors with the opportunity to discover new talent, explore innovative design production, and gain insight into the latest ideas and trends in the world of collectible design.
Developed to stimulate long-term interest in the purchase of collectible design in Australia, Melbourne Design Fair’s audience constitutes a broad reach, encompassing art and design collectors, collecting institutions, interior design industry, design media, enthusiasts of art and design and the public. Melbourne Design Fair is the only event of its kind in Australia. Initiated by the National Gallery of Victoria with the support of the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Melbourne Design Fair is the flagship event of Melbourne Design Week.
All thanks to our friends at the National Gallery of Victoria, Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is covering the media exclusive opening event (media: Jeanette Russell ) please stay tuned for more details
special thanks: Penny France, Bonnie Horne, Briana Tomasino, Mae Cuming and Alice Raymond of NGV MEDIA