FUTUREOBJEKT

Pictured: Booth E4 at FUTUREOBJEKT, Melbourne Art Fair 2026, bringing together four incredible designers. Cordon Salon @cordonsalon , Rosanna Ceravolo @studioceravolo , Jordan Fleming @_jordanfleming and Marta Figueiredo @martafigueiredo_studio . This shared booth atop a sultry yellow carpet brought lighting, furniture and object-based practices into dialogue - moving between the architectural and the domestic. - Images: Daniel Grima.

Pictured: Don Cameron’s presentation at FUTUREOBJEKT, Melbourne Art Fair 2026. A big congratulations to @doncameron.studio and his well-deserved inclusion in @est_living ’s esteemed 10, recognising ten Australians for their excellence in residential architecture and design in 2026. His presentation at FUTUREOBJEKT earlier this year included his own work from his ‘Translations’  series, paintings by Henk Duijn, and a sharp selection of historic design, including an impressive light sculpture created by Gianfranco Fini in the 1970s. 
 - Photos: Daniel Grima.

Basking in the glow of @okoolostudio and @charliewhitewhite ’s shared booth at FUTUREOBJEKT last February.

Pictured: @gallerytwentytwenty at FUTUREOBJEKT, showcasing 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯 by @jorispoggioli Unfolding as a refined study of line, distance and quiet tension. The collection reflects an ongoing fascination with how objects meet space-where structure ends and perception begins. Rather than asserting itself through gesture or ornament, the work operates through restraint, allowing proportion, rhythm and material presence to shape the experience. 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯 is now open at Gallery Twenty Twenty’s physical space in Alexandria, Gadigal Country/Sydney. Last week, they opened the space, welcoming collectors, architects and design enthusiasts to celebrate its inaugural exhibition. - Photography: Daniel Grima @rafetgrima

Studio GARDNER at Melbourne Art Fair ⁠ ⁠ We were on the floor at Melbourne Art Fair 2026 as Aaron, one half of @studiogardner walked us through their FUTUREOBJEKT presentation A tightly curated cast of international names: decorative objects by @rickowensonline , lighting and furniture from @paulineesparon , the sculptural craft of @jumandie_seys , furniture by @ejrbarnes , the multidisciplinary precision of @studioutte , and the quietly arresting work of @hansseverinjacobsen . Collected, considered, and completely compelling.⁠ ⁠ A big thank you to @studiogardner @melbourneartfair @futureobjekt

Melbourne Art Fair 2026 | A Talk With Joris Poggioli⁠ ⁠ We were on the floor at Melbourne Art Fair 2026 as Paris-based designer and architect Joris Poggioli walked us through his solo presentation for Gallery Twenty Twenty within FUTUREOBJEKT. His latest series, Horizon, distilled line, proportion and quiet tension into composed, handcrafted forms made in Italy.⁠ ⁠ Editor @sophielewis_____ ⁠ Featuring @jorispoggioli @gallerytwentytwenty ⁠ A big thank you to @melbourneartfair @futureobjekt @nho_________

A moment for the MOBILIA Design Lounge, as part of @futureobjekt at Melbourne Art Fair 2026.  Titled 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, the immersive installation space anchoring FUTUREOBJEKT was a collaboration between artist Tom Polo @tompolo and @mobilia_ . It drew inspiration from romantic architecture and Italian piazzas - public squares traditionally organised around a central landmark, often a sculpture or artwork, offering visitors an intuitive way to navigate and understand their surroundings.  “The title 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 reflects my ongoing research into portraiture, social space and the interactivity. It’s about creating a space that feels alive—where artworks, furniture, and people coexist in a shared emotional landscape.” —Tom Polo Surrounded by Cassina furniture, the space featured works by Mikala Dwyer @mikaladwyer courtesy @1301sw_au @starkwhite , Oscar Nimmo @oscarnimmo_ coutesy @nasha.au , Renee So @reneeso_ courtesy @roslynoxley9 , Nicholas Currie @nicholascurrie courtesy @dainesinger , Sarah Contos @contosfox courtesy @stationgalleryaustralia , Heather B. Swann @heatherbswann @stationgalleryaustralia , Alfred Lowe @aforalfie courtesy @apy_ac_collective , Paul Knight @paulkthing courtesy @neon_parc , Marion Abraham @minminmarion courtesy @sullivanstrumpf and more.  - Images: Daniel Grima.

Melbourne Art Fair 2026. Across four days, over 20,000 people made their way through the doors of the @mcec and wandered the aisles to discover new and exciting art and design. In its now annual format, the 19th edition of Melbourne Art Fair saw record attendance and AUD$16.4M reported in artwork and collectible design sales, continuing to build momentum and support both Australian and international contemporary art and design. This year, over 60 galleries and Indigenous art centres joined the lineup, as well as the inaugural @futureobjekt , MAF’s collectible design salon featuring over 20 designers and design studios exhibiting work. Three large-scale BEYOND works greeted visitors at the entrance - installations by leading senior artists Brenda L. Croft @brendalcroft , Judith Wright and Fiona Hall. VIDEO offered a platform for international artists to showcase experimental moving image works. Michael Parekōwhai’s 2006 Commission 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘮𝘰 𝘔𝘤𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘺 returned after it was first exhibited at MAF twenty years ago; and the PROJECT ROOMS platformed non-commercial spaces @play_station and @correspondences with a space within the Fair. Another huge thank you everyone who made it all possible - all the artists and designers, gallerists and collectors, partners who supported the Fair in its 19th edition, and many more to come. Photos: Casper Plum.

Pictured: Dean Norton @deannorton as part of FUTUREOBJEKT last week for @melbourneartfair . Featuring works from the 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘭𝘶𝘮 collection across multiple finishes and iterations, alongside 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘹 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢, 𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴, and the most recent 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳 series, the exhibition reflects a continuous process of refinement and discovery, with a sustained focus on mirror and glass as central materials throughout the body of work. Photo 1: Annika Kafcaloudis. @annikakafcaloudis Photo 2-3: Daniel Grima. @rafetgrima

It’s only been a few days since @melbourneartfair came to a close and we’re already reminiscing. FUTUREOBJEKT is Melbourne Art Fair’s inaugural collectible design salon and platform for discovery. 20 designers design studios took their spaces to showcase their incredible, innovative work. Pictured: Comfort Zone by @beciorpin and Dustin Frische @softerstudio @doncameron.studio @gallerytwentytwenty x @jorispoggioli @volkerhaug @craftvictoria with @locki.humphrey @isabel_avendano_hazbun and @claireellisceramics Photos: Annika Kafcaloudis @annikakafcaloudis

THAT’S A WRAP ON MAF 2026 ✨ Thank you to everyone who found their way to Melbourne Art Fair this year. Everyone who wandered the aisles and found a painting or a sculpture or a chair that they loved, and maybe even bought. To all of the artists, designer, galleries, builders, installers, and partners who supported us in making it all happen. Thank you for making the 19th edition so unforgettable. 150+ artists and designers, over 60 leading galleries, Indigenous art centres, and design studios. This is art. This is Melbourne. We’ll see you next year, 18 - 21 February 2027 <3 - Video made by @tkwilliams_ Edited by @rubyyybel

During MAF’s opening night, @okoolostudio let visitors get hands on, giving impromptu engraving lessons, letting their artistic ambitions fly. The result is on view at the @okoolostudio and @charliewhitewhite booth at @futureobjekt