fables & folklore is curated by Simone Haag and presented by craft victoria.

Craft is thrilled to invite internationally renowned Australian decorator Simone Haag as the guest curator of Craft’s final main gallery exhibition of 2024. Making her curatorial debut, Haag presents a group exhibition featuring highly collectable and sought-after works by 36 Australian artists, makers and designers.

This exhibition marks the first in Craft’s new series, Visionaries – an exciting showcase of what the future of Australian art, craft and design looks like through the lens of the country’s most influential creatives.

The exhibition will delve into the narratives imbued in objects and artworks, celebrating the age-old fascination humans hold with storytelling and lore, and its ability to hold our attention captive. Haag presents a selection of hand-picked unique works from some of the most respected Australian artists and craft practitioners working today, as well as some new faces – many of whom will exhibit at Craft for the first time.

Featuring almost 90 new works that have never been seen before, this exhibition gives audiences an exclusive preview of the emerging trends in art, objects and design. With her expert eye for interiors and design, Haag weaves a story of highly collectable works across the mediums of furniture, textiles, ceramics, beading and lighting. The exhibition is guaranteed to be coveted by both seasoned collectors and design enthusiasts alike, offering an exceptional opportunity to add truly unique works to any collection.