Kicking off next month, the DESIGN Canberra Festival will explore the strong geometry present throughout our city and the ways it creates human, creative and global connections.
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With over 150 events to choose from, we've compiled a list of three must-see events for your November diary.
- NAMAKO by Kengo Kuma
Kengo Kuma is one of the most significant figures in contemporary Japanese architecture right now. Kuma's installation, NAMAKO, will be on display at Aspen Island near the National Carillon in Canberra from November 5-25. Inspired by the Japanese word for sea cucumber, NAMAKO reflects the distinctive characteristics of the animal’s softness, transparency and form.
- Design Diplomacy
At the inaugural Design Diplomacy event for DESIGN Canberra, the New Zealand High Commissioner, Chris Seed, will host a conversation between Canberra designers Alison Jackson and Dan Lorrimer and Auckland designers Douglas Snelling and Bec Dowie. November 7, 4.45pm. The Italian Ambassador, Stefano Gatti, will host a conversation between architect Enrico Taglietti and sculptor Silvia Tuccimei. November 19, 4.45pm. Both events are by invitation: Please email your expression of interest to assistant@craftact.org.au to be considered .
- UNESCO City of Design
At CraftACT, we have a long-term ambition to pursue listing of Canberra as a City of Design among the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Join us as we strive to achieve this status for Canberra in the near future. November 20, 12-2:30pm. By invitation: expressions of interest to designcanberra@craftact.org.au.
