ART & DESIGN

Wine and books? Arcade games and cocktails? Coffee and homewares? Take a little from Column A and a little from Column B at these multi-use venues around Hobart. From storied establishments to newer hotspots, these hybrid havens are catnip for productive people.

The text messages start to flood in around April each year, and gain momentum in the lead-up to June Australian mainlander mates all asking different versions of the same question: ‘How do I Dark Mofo’? Taswegians have become accustomed to fielding and responding to the ever expanding list of queries from our big island neighbours, so - in the name of efficiency- we’ve collated all of the top-ranking FAQs into one handy list.

If you’re looking to shop local, head out to a Tassie market this weekend. From farmers’ markets stocked with the best produce to village fairs filled with handmade and vintage wares, you’re guaranteed to find a treasure or two at our top picks.

At three o’clock in the morning, Ron Francis’ eyes might be trained on a large canvas, his hand holding a brush loaded with oil paint. Painting in the early hours is a perfect situation for the Cygnet-based artist: he could be the only painter on the island, free from the day’s distracting energies.

Tasmania has always been in Melissa Egan’s paintings, though it’s only in the last seven years since she returned to Perth, in the state’s north, that she has consciously referenced the place of her childhood.

Harnessing natural materials from her surroundings, a Tasmanian ceramicist reimagines history, industry and the environment through beautiful objects.

For someone so dedicated to painting, it is intriguing that photography and the mechanical image are such important influences in James King’s work.

For a little-ish city at the bottom of the world, Launceston boasts more quality homewares and design stores per capita than most of its mainland counterparts. Here are the must-visit stores for your next northern shopping recce. 

The festive season is not far away, with its promises of over-indulgence, love, and - of course - gifts. Here’s Art & Design Sub-Editor Elliott Nimmo’s round-up of the Tasmanian artists, designers and local stores serving the sweetest gifts in November.

Exclusively made in lutruwita/Tasmania or stocked at Tassie-owned stores around the island, share the local love this Christmas for $250 and under.

Exclusively made in lutruwita/Tasmania or stocked at Tassie-owned stores around the island, share the local love this Christmas for $150 and under.

Exclusively made in lutruwita/Tasmania or stocked at Tassie-owned stores around the island, share the local love this Christmas for $100 and under.

Exclusively made in lutruwita/Tasmania or stocked at Tassie-owned stores around the island, share the local love this Christmas for $50 and under.

Every month, Art & Design Sub-Editor Elliott Nimmo brings his round-up of the artists and designers to watch (and invest in) in lutruwita/Tasmania right now. Here’s what’s hot in October.

Every month, Art & Design Sub-Editor Elliott Nimmo brings his round-up of the artists and designers to watch (and invest in) in lutruwita/Tasmania right now. Here’s what’s hot in September.

Every month, Art & Design Sub-Editor Elliott Nimmo brings his round-up of the artists and designers to watch (and invest in) in lutruwita/Tasmania right now. Here’s what’s hot in August.

Every month, Art & Design Sub-Editor Elliott Nimmo brings his round-up of the artists and designers to watch (and invest in) in lutruwita/Tasmania right now. Here’s what's hot in July.