A RTS
THE SOCIAL STUDIO
MEMORIES ARE THE FABRIC OF A FAMILY
MIRANDA SKOOZEK: DESMILADO
E XHIBITIO N S A NT H R OP OCENE
BL I N DS I D E E X H I B I TI O N S
FAC E S + M AS KS E XHI B I T I O N
This fashion and textile exhibition by RMIT Link recognises and responds to human issues over the Earth’s ecological systems and the relationship fashion has with the world around it now and into the future.
Through reworking materials, Ro Noonan presents ‘Strain and Structure’, sculptural works that that quietly demands a sense of inquiry and intimacy while Elwyn Murray and Aaron Billings present ‘Sweat’, contemporary art exploring heteronormative erasure of queer identities and negative effects of socialised masculinity.
Faces + Masks is a photographic series from Greek artist Nikos Vavdinoudis features costumes from eight villages in rural Northern Greece and the obscure but fascinating rituals associated with them.
21 February - 10 March Tuesday to Friday, 11AM - 5PM First Site Gallery, Storey Hall Basement, 344 Swanston Street, Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
Launch 9 March, 6PM - 8PM Free, RSVP not required Exhibition 8-25 March Tuesday to Saturday 12PM - 6PM BLINDSIDE, 714, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne Gallery 1 Ro Noonan ‘Strain and structure’ Gallery 2 Elwyn Murray + Aaron Billings ‘Swear’ Free, RSVP not required
I TAL IAN FASHION AT T HE PA R I S EN D : TH E MA DAME SERIN I COL L EC T I ON CO -PRESENTED W ITH M USEUM S VIC TO RIA Celebrate high fashion at the Immigration Museum with a display of five selected works by Madame Serini. Itala Serini trained in Italy as a designer and dressmaker, and arrived in Australia in 1950. 1 - 19 March, 10AM - 5PM Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
L I SA WAU P X V E R N E R This exhibition pairs award winning Gunditjmaraand Torres Strait Islander artist Lisa Waup with Australianbased label VERNER. This new collection presents as both art and wearable garment and plays on concepts around gender, history and creativity. 16 March - 12 April Window exhibition available to view all day Craft, 31 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
Launch 9 March, 6:30PM - 8:30PM Free, RSVP required at hellenic.org.au Exhibition 10 March - 19 May Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM - 4PM Hellenic Museum, 280 William Street, Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
M E MO R I E S A R E THE FAB RI C O F A FA M I LY Linda Britten and visual storyteller Pam Davison present an immersive installation encompassing photography, couture design, classical music, ballet and classical voice all combining to unlock the memories of a family. Exhibition Friday 10 March 6.30PM – 9PM fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Free, RSVP required, see website for details
M R S IMON SAYS...GOOD BYE
SEA M , S E A M
S E LV E D G E
Simon Shinberg, a showman, an icon, a husband, a father and a forgotten legend. This emotional and compelling insight into the lost world of the Australian fashion industry from the 1940s to the 1980s is not just an exhibition, but a runway show full of stories and iconic moments from Simon’s career presented by his daughter Debra Dascal.
A runway performance and installation, offering a series of garments that address the way in which seams function to fashion the body. In the days following the runway you are invited to return to try on the garments yourself.
Despite the rise of conscious consumerism and fashion exhibitions, it’s rare that the two combine. This exhibition addresses the rationale through the works of five contemporary female artists: Amaya Iturri, Lynn Mowson, Caroline Phillips, Ema Shin and Bronwyn Watson. Works vary in medium and interpretation through intimate narratives of the theme.
5 March 2 shows, 3PM & 7PM Brighton International 81 Bay Street, Brighton Adults $50, students $10, children under 10 free Trybooking.com
Launch 10 March, 7PM - 8PM Free, RSVP not required Exhibition 15 - 17 March, 12PM - 5PM Turnbridge Manor, 8/97 Albert Street, East Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
Launch 13 March, 6PM - 8PM, Free, RSVP not required Tuesday 13 to Friday 17 March 11AM - 4PM, Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 March 11AM - 3PM Space at Collins, Level 1, 278 Collins Street Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
HI GH RI SK D RESSI NG / CRI T I CAL FASHI O N Through the lens of the Fashion Design Council, this exhibition looks at the ideas and community coalescing within contemporary fashion practice today. Launch 16 February, 6PM - 8PM RMIT Design Hub Free, RSVP not required Exhibition 17 February – 18 March Tuesday to Friday 11AM – 6PM, Saturday 12PM – 5PM RMIT Design Hub, RMIT University Building 100 Corner Swanston Street & Victoria Street, Carlton Free, RSVP not required
M ELB O URNE M USEUM AND SOVEREI GN HI LL PRESENT A VI CTO RI AN SI LHO UET T E Melbourne Museum and Sovereign Hill come together to present 1850s daywear in fascinating detail. A Victorian Silhouette presents an evening behind the door of the boudoir to experience the secrets of the 1850s Victorian silhouette, and will showcase a range of fashions from the 1850s, including a wedding dress. Melbourne Museum Wednesday 8 March, 6PM - 7.30PM Melbourne Museum Bookings Office 13 11 02
T HE SO CI AL ST UD I O B LO CK PART Y 2017 The Social Studio’s annual Block Party is back again for the fourth year running with an exciting new venue. The Block Party will feature performances by local musicians, food, fashion, market stalls and special guests. 4 March, 12PM - 6PM Collingwood Arts Precinct, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood Free, RSVP not required
SOXH IBITION
M I R A N DA S KO OZ E K : D E S MI L A DO
TASS E L S A N D TE FI LI N
WEAR M E
A collaborative project that saw established Victorian artists work alongside The Social Studio (TSS) designers and artists to create new artworks using a range of mediums that have been woven into socks.
Visual artist, Miranda Skoczek explores the wearable in DESHILADO, a ground breaking exhibition of drawn, threaded and jewelled works for Pieces of Eight.
This exhibition will explore the meaning and symbolism of ritualistic costumes by showcasing a selection of religious clothing used within Jewish rituals, ceremonies and festivals.
Kate V M Sylvester, emerging contemporary textile artist has created a reverse catwalk at Tinning Street Presents. Using t-shirts as a ready-made art object, a collection of tees will be de-threaded by hand and suspended.
Launch 7 March, 5PM - 7PM Free, RSVP not required Exhibition 7 – 18 March Tuesday to Friday 11AM - 5PM, Saturday 12PM - 4PM fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
Exhibition: 1-25 March, Monday to Friday 10:30AM – 6PM Saturday 10AM – 5PM Pieces of Eight 28 Russell Place, Melbourne Free, RSVP not required
29 January – 28 May Tuesday to Thursday 10AM – 4PM, Friday 10AM – 3PM, Sunday 10AM - 5PM Jewish Museum of Australia, 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tickets Adults $10 (18+), Children $5 (6+), Children 5 and under free, concession and family tickets also available. Visit jewishmuseum.com.au for more details.
Launch 2 March, 6PM - 9PM Exhibition 27 February - 19 March, Thursday to Sunday 11AM - 5PM Tinning Street Presents Gallery, 5/29 Tinning Street, Brunswick Free, RSVP not required
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