Curated by Craft: Home Docklands Public Art Collection
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Home Docklands is the new site for five major artwork commissions by leading contemporary Australian artists, curated by Craft and commissioned by Home. Over two years in the making, Craft managed the development and delivery of this significant collection, including four large-scale public artworks and a site-specific lobby installation.
Underpinned by themes of renewal, discovery and water rhythms, the collection draws connections between the nearby Birrarung Marr (Yarra River), La Trobe Street and Marvel Stadium through creative and innovative responses to site. Enhancing the architecture and local surroundings, the artwork fosters deeper connections and conversations and supports creative and imaginative placemaking.
Embedded into a new residential development, Home Docklands, the art gives shape to the next generation of the Docklands precinct, expanding its place as a cultural destination. Docklands is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, and with support from the City of Melbourne and Development Victoria, these major commission champions Craft's world-leading expertise in supporting Australian art, craft and design production, and the vital role of art in building vibrant places to live.Â
What's On
Discover the Home Docklands Public Art Collection, curated by Craft, with five new major artwork commissions installed on site. Visit to experience the public artworks (digital map provided) or book a tour to uncover further insights into the artists and the creation of these bold and ambitious works. Tours will be led by Craft’s experienced curatorial team, presented in partnership with Home Apartments.Â
Children's Activities
All ages welcome.
In Collaboration With:
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Craft is a leading not-for-profit art, craft, and design organisation with over 50 years of experience working with Australian artists to exhibit their work, create career-advancing opportunities and produce innovative projects. Craft’s consultancy services, Craft Agency, collaborate with a broad range of clients to develop key creative opportunities for artists.
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Home owns, develops, and operates each of its properties, with projects currently under construction in Victoria and New South Wales. Home’s high-quality apartments are purposefully designed and constructed for renters and feature world-class amenities and bespoke services and programs that foster a sense of community and wellbeing for residents.Â
Images: (1) Vipoo Srivilasa, 'Water Spirit', 2024. (2) Marta Figueiredo, 'River of Mists and Shadows', 2024. (3) Jamie North, 'Drift', 2024. (4) Meagan Streader, 'Quietly Flowing', 2024. (5) Alexander Knox, 'Time Talker', 2024. All photos: Claire Armstrong, courtesy of Craft.
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Saturday 26 July + Sunday 27 July
Open access 10am-4pm
No bookings required
Tours run 1pm + 3pm
Running for 45 minutes in groups of 25
Bookings required
Bookings
This program includes both open access and pre-booked components. Where bookings are required—a $7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 2 July
Second release tickets:Â 10am Saturday 5 July
Meeting Point
For tours please meet at corner of La Trobe Street and Marvel Stadium Laneway.
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby