Opens 15th August 2026 (closing date TBC)

A landmark exhibition is coming to Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa the New Zealand Maritime Museum

Our Ocean of Islands brings together the Indigenous knowledge and practices of 24 Moana Oceania island nations, including Tangata Whenua and all 17 island nations with diaspora communities in Aotearoa.

Developed alongside key contributors from each island nation, the exhibition celebrates the connections between peoples, lands, seas and skies through ancestors, cultural traditions, stories, creative expressions, and Indigenous voices.

Whether you have personal connections to Moana Oceania or are discovering something new, Our Ocean of Islands invites you to explore the diversity, creativity and living knowledge that continue to shape life across our ocean of islands.

Featuring 24 island nations:

• Aotearoa | Indigenous Australia | Belau/Palau | Cook Islands | Fiji | Hawai‘i | Lamoireg, Federated States of Micronesia | Marshall Islands | Naoero | New Caledonia | Niue | Pitcairn | Papua New Guinea | Rotuma | Samoa | Solomon Islands | Tahiti | Taiwan | Tokelau | Tonga | Tungaru/Kiribati | Tuvalu | Vanuatu | West Papua

Our Ocean of Islands was devised and led by Lagi-Maama Academy & Consultancy in partnership with Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum.

Founded by Toluma'anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu and Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai, Lagi-Maama work involves mediating at the intersection of Indigenous communities and institutional settings to create a harmonious time and space by embedding different ways of knowing, feeling, seeing and doing.

Make sure you check the museum website for exhibition dates and visiting times.

Related Links:

• Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum website

• Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum Instagram

• Lagi Maama website

• Lagi Maama Instagram

23rd October 2026 - 17th January 2027

Introducing Sui Dhaga 2026, curated by Manjari Nirula, Oroon Das, Sujata Prasad, and Kamayani Jalan, whose long standing engagement with material culture and artistic traditions anchors the vision of this platform.

Sui Dhaga 2026 brings together embroidery traditions from across the Asia-Pacific region. At its heart is a museum-scale exhibition, The Continuing Threadline, accompanied by a wider public programme of conversations, performances, residencies, and a curated bazaar, collectively celebrating and reframing embroidery as both a vital inheritance of women's artistic labour and a living source of design innovation.

October sees the opening of this collaborative showcase by Ahad Anhad, Asia Pacific Crafts Alliance, Crafts Council of India and Delhi Crafts Council.

The keynote exhibition aims to build empathy and a deeper human context for the diversity of masterful embroideries on display, to enable appreciation of innovative responses coded within traditions of craftsmanship, to connect the practice of embroidery to the history of our world, and to invoke our shared sense of value to uphold, to protect and to hand down.

Sui Dhaga begins on the 23rd October in New Delhi, and ‘The Continuing Threadline’ exhibition opens on the 25th October at Arthshila Delhi. Public viewing is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 7pm.

Related Links:

• Arthshila Delhi website

• Arthshila Delhi Instagram

• Crafts Council of India events

• Crafts Council of India Instagram

• Ahad Anhad Instagram

24th October - 15th November

Bagurrk Murrup – Kotahitanga is a groundbreaking exhibition bringing together contemporary Māori and Indigenous Australian wāhine (women) jewellers for the first time. Presented in Naarm (Melbourne) as part of Radiant Pavilion 2026 at Blak Dot Gallery.

Grounded in the principles of kotahitanga and whakawhanaungatanga, this kaupapa centres Indigenous ways of knowing, making, and being. Through adornment, each artist carries stories of whenua, whakapapa, and identity — activating jewellery not only as wearable form, but as a vessel for memory, resistance, and cultural continuity. Together, these works form a layered dialogue that speaks across generations, geographies, and lived experience.

Representing Aotearoa are Dr Areta Wilkinson, Gina Matchitt, Neke Moa, Turumeke Harrington, Tiahuia Arapeta, and Keri-Mei Zagrobelna — a collective of wāhine whose practices are grounded in mātauranga Māori and contemporary adornment. Their work reflects deep relationships to material, ancestral knowledge, and the ongoing evolution of Māori visual language.

They are joined by Aboriginal artists Maree Clarke, Molly Mahoney, Lisa Waup, Juanita McLauchlan, and Carly Tarkari Dodd. Together, these artists bring powerful practices grounded in Country, cultural revitalisation, and intergenerational knowledge. Their work spans jewellery, adornment, and installation, often activating traditional techniques alongside contemporary materials to assert presence, resilience, and sovereignty.

Bagurrk Murrup – Kotahitanga marks a significant moment of Indigenous exchange — one that not only acknowledges shared histories of colonisation and survival, but also celebrates the strength, innovation, and leadership of wāhine artists working today. This exhibition creates space for visibility on an international stage, while nurturing relationships that extend beyond the gallery context.

At its core, this is a kaupapa of connection — honouring where we come from, standing in who we are, and shaping the creative futures of Indigenous adornment.

Radiant Pavilion showcases contemporary jewellery and object practice from Naarm/Melbourne and around the world. Since 2015, it has grown over five editions to become an important point of connection for the creative community, offering opportunities to meet, collaborate, and present work in new ways. With a focus on making and exhibition practice, the program spans technical to conceptual work and traditional to experimental forms of presentation.

Radiant Pavilion 2026 runs from 24th October to 1st November.

Related Links:

• Bagurrk Murrup – Kotahitanga on Facebook

• Blak Dot Gallery website

• Radiant Pavilion website

Opens 25th October 2026 to 17th January 2027

In collaboration with Ahad Anhad, Asia Pacific Crafts Alliance, Crafts Council of India, and Delhi Crafts Council, Arthshila presents The Continuing Threadline, the keynote exhibition of Sui Dhaga. Curated by Sujata Prasad and Oroon Das, the exhibition celebrates embroidery as a living inheritance and a document of cultural history, the exhibition invites audiences to explore extraordinary craftsmanship, time-honoured making rituals, and diverse design sensibilities, tracing the threads of continuity and innovation across civilisations, regions, communities, and individual identities.

The opening programme will feature an exhibition walkthrough by textile and crafts scholar Sitthichai Samanchat, alongside Navtej Johar’s somatic response to Arpana Caur’s Yogi and The Water Weaver. The programme will also include Feminine Fables: Stories and Songs from the Asia Pacific, bringing together diverse perspectives, embodied practices, and traditions around embroidery.

Related Links:

• The Continuing Threadline exhibition page

• Arthshila Delhi website

• Arthshila Delhi Instagram

31st October 2026 - 1st March 2027

Seven Sections, Seven Paths, Seven Curators, Seven Sub-themes - Diversity in curation, global-local dialogue

The first Tainan Art Biennale will soon be launched, spanning museums, literary galleries, temples, commercial galleries and lodgings, and will become the first ‘Walking Biennale’ in Taiwan.

Guided by the Ministry of Culture and the Tainan City Government, the event is organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Tainan City Government and the Tainan Art Museum. The theme for this first edition is "Unfolding Circuits". The curatorial process is being executed by a team of seven curators: Lin Pang-soong, Hsieh Tsung-che, Kao Jun-honn, Yang Chia-hsuan, Ko Chun-ju, Chuang Tung-chiao, and Ko Yi-yun.

In terms of scale, this biennial features a highly decentralised spatial layout, with a network comprising 16 core exhibition areas and 16 satellite sites that integrate the event into the existing architecture and historical fabric of Tainan’s urban landscape. The lineup includes artists from 12 countries - Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Nepal, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Poland, the UK, and the USA - with a total of 81 artists across 15 groups participating in this inaugural biennial.

The curatorial concept for Unfolding Circuits draws inspiration from the distinctive "traffic circle" infrastructure of Tainan, translating these physical nodes of traffic flow into spatial imagery characterised by movement, intersection, and circulation. Through this conceptual framework, the exhibition aims to observe the cross-disciplinary interplay between local culture and international contemporary art within a specific geographical context.

Related Links:

• Tainan Art Biennale website

• Tainan Art Museum Instagram

5th - 15th November 2026

The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival celebrates Canberra as a creative city of design, showcasing the work of more than 500 artists, makers, designers and creative thinkers. Over ten days, experience more than 130 activations, including events, exhibitions, markets, open studios, performances, public artworks, symposiums, talks, tours and workshops across the city.

Responding to the theme of Dissent, the Festival explores how craft, design and creative practice can question what exists, challenge convention and imagine different ways forward. Discover work engaging with environmental and social impact, sustainability, wellbeing, accessibility and the future of Canberra.

Celebrating the handmade and locally made, the Festival recognises the skills, stories and material knowledge held within our creative communities. Together, the program considers craft, design and art as practical tools for responding to the challenges of our time and shaping more sustainable, equitable and imaginative futures.

The program is now live, full of free and ticketed events for young and old. Tickets are available through their website. The Festival also provides six Itineraries, allowing visitors to enjoy a more tailored experience to suit their interests.

Related Links:

• Craft + Design Canberra Festival website

• Craft + Design Canberra Festival Instagram

• Craft + Design Canberra Festival Facebook

• Craft + Design Canberra website

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED!

12th - 17th November 2026

The Global Crafts Festival 2026 is built upon seven core activities, each designed to celebrate, preserve, and propel the world's artisanal heritage into the future. From high-level trade exhibitions and prestigious awards to immersive masterclasses and heritage tours, the diverse programming creates a holistic ecosystem for artisans, designers, and cultural enthusiasts alike.

Explore the seven ways you can engage with the soul of global craftsmanship:

• Crafts Exhibition: The strategic hub for global trade and craft commerce.

• Craft Award: Honoring excellence and groundbreaking innovation.

• Craft Workshop: Interactive spaces for cross-cultural skill sharing.

• Art Installation: Where traditional materials become contemporary masterpieces.

• Performance: The rhythmic soul of craftsmanship brought to life on stage.

• Craft Photography: Documenting the humanity and artistry of the craft world .

• Craft Tours: Connecting global buyers and tourists to the heart of heritage villages.

Save the dates and stay tuned for more information.

Follow the festival online and on Instagram

14th November - 20th December 2026

Held in this historic city, the ITAMI International Craft Exhibition ‘Shuki Shuhaidai’ (Japanese Liquor Sake ware) is an international open-call exhibition of craft works centered on the theme of Japanese sake. Open to artists from Japan and overseas, entries are selected by a jury for the competition exhibition.

Itami, the birthplace of sake, has flourished as a brewing town for more than 400 years, cultivating a rich and vibrant culture. In 2024, JAPAN’S TRADITIONAL BREWING was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and ‘Itami Seishu (refined sake)’ was designated as a Geographical Indication (GI), certifying it as a high-quality regional brand. These recognitions have further heightened interest in Itami’s sake culture.

Entries for the exhibition have now closed, and more information on the exhibition is coming soon.

Related Links:

• Itami City Museum website

• Itami City Museum Instagram

19th - 23rd November 2026

REVELATIONS CHINA
International Biennial of Crafts and Creation

As the first international extension of Révélations, REVELATIONS CHINA provides a vibrant space for contemporary, diverse, and professional dialogue. It fosters meaningful exchanges between creators, collectors, and cultural institutions, while serving as a platform that supports international artisans and artists in accessing the Asian and Chinese markets.

Set in Shanghai, one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. As a bridge between East and West, its creative energy and international outlook make it a true cultural crossroads. Every November, Shanghai bursts into life with art fairs, salons, and exhibitions, drawing collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the city’s golden season of art trading.

The Asia Pacific Crafts Alliance has been invited to participate in this event for the first time. APCA will be collaborating with the Sarawak Crafts Council of Malaysia, presenting works from artists including, Kampung Semerah Ulu weavers, Pua Kumbu ikat weavers of Rumah Garie longhouse, and Dayang Tigur of Bekelalan village.

APCA will also be presenting works from Vicki Mason - jewellery from Australia; Layla Walter - glass artist from New Zealand/Aotearoa; Ankon Mitra presenting the art of folding from India and KIM Kyung-mi - jeweller from South Korea.

Related Links:

• Website

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

25th - 29th November 2026

"Crafting Tradition and Innovation"

The Borneo Crafts Global Expo & International Forum is an international craft exposition and forum bringing together master artisans, craft educators, cultural patrons, and industry leaders from across Asia, the Pacific, and beyond. Hosted in Kuching — the cultural heart of Sarawak — the event spans five days of curated dialogue, hands-on workshops, market exhibitions, and heritage excursions.

• Discover and support the rich culture and tradition of Borneo’s talent and passion of local and regional artisans.

• Shop for exclusive, handmade items that you won’t find anywhere else.

• Meet fellow craft enthusiasts and artisans, and build connections within the crafting community

The program has been announced, highlighting the details of the international symposium, waterfront expo and crafts projects, and gala dinner and AHPADA awards. There is plenty to keep visitors occupied, exploring the waterfront crafts village of multiple craft & design pavilions and food hall.

You can follow the Sarawak Craft Council and read about the 2024 Expo on the Borneo Craft Global website.

Related Links:

• Borneo Craft Global 2.0 event guide

• Sarawak Crafts Council website

• Sarawak Crafts Council Instagram

• Borneo Craft Global website

27th - 29th November 2026

KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa is Japan’s only art fair dedicated to crafts, providing a platform to showcase new kogei (crafts) aesthetics and values to an international audience.

Launched in 2017 and growing each year, the 2025 edition featured 42 galleries (39 from Japan and 3 from overseas) showcasing and selling works by approximately 210 artists. The fair is held within hotel guest rooms, allowing visitors to view the artworks in a setting that closely resembles a real-life living space. As each room is curated by a single gallery, visitors encounter a unique artistic world as they move from room to room.

More information about the program coming soon.

13th - 20th December 2026

Serendipity Arts Festival returns to Panjim for its 11th edition. Eight days of visual arts, craft, music, dance, theatre, culinary arts, film, and ideas, unfolding across the city’s most iconic spaces.

The Festival has always been about what happens when artists, audiences, and a city come together with openness. That has not changed. If anything, it keeps getting better. Join us and see all the places art can take you.

The stages are set. The city is ready. See you in Goa.

General attendance registrations open through their website, and you can find the latest updates on their Instagram and Facebook pages.

Related Links:

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

12th to 13th January 2027

Bihar stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, characterised by a young population, rising aspirations and strong linkages with labour markets across India and beyond. As India advances towards the vision of a developed nation by 2047, Bihar’s progress will significantly shape the country’s future.

The Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027 seeks to bring together scholars and experts, policymakers, industry leaders, civil society members, development practitioners, and members of the Bihar diaspora from India and abroad to deliberate on pathways for transforming Bihar into a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable economy.

The Convention is being organised by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and Bihar Foundation (Department of Industries, Government of Bihar) in collaboration with Nalanda University.

Pre-Convention:

Prior to the Global Bihar Development Convention 2027, a two-day International Conference on “Bihar’s Development: Evidences, Perspectives, and Emerging Development Pathways” will be organised on 10–11 January 2027. The Conference will provide a platform to present research papers and deliberate on issues addressing Bihar’s key development challenges.

Find out about the both the Pre-Convention and the main conference on their website. You can also download an information here.

Registration:

Participation in both events is by invitation and registration only. Secure your place early to join the conversation on Bihar’s development.

The deadline for registration for participants requiring accommodation is 30 November 2026. Other participants are requested to register by 15 December, 2026.

3rd to 6th February 2027

At the Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) Exhibition you will find trend areas, seminars, workshops and fashion shows that will bring together design, interaction and experience across the topics of digital transformation, smart clothing, technical textiles and sustainability.

Hundreds of exhibitors will meet with buying committees of thousands of companies from many regions, the EU, Great Britain, Russian Federation, Russian Federation & Cus, North Africa and Middle East.

Related Links:

• IFCO website

• IFCO Facebook

• IFCO Instagram

18th to 28th February 2027

BKKDW2027 returns in 2027 across creative districts throughout Bangkok. Welcoming future-ready ideas that embrace change rather than resist it, the festival creates opportunities for creators, businesses, and communities of every generation and industry to connect, collaborate, and step confidently onto the global stage - driving Thai creativity to go further and last longer.

DESIGN TO LAST: Ever evolving, Everlasting

“All things in this world are all impermanent” - we all know it as fact, yet never has it felt more palpable than it does today.

Marking its 10th anniversary, Bangkok Design Week 2027 (BKKDW2027) not only celebrates a decade-long journey but also marks a turning point, setting the course for the next decade of design. Under the theme “DESIGN TO LAST: Ever Evolving, Everlasting,” the festival champions the idea that things lasting long are not those clinging to past success nor to those adapting merely for short-term survival; instead, they are things designed to remain flexible - ready to branch out, build upon, and “evolve” with changing contexts while never losing sight of its core value.

Come evolve together. Discover the thinking behind timeless design, enduring businesses, and ideas that continue to grow because they are designed to change. Open yourself to fresh perspectives on meaningful design that reaches far beyond the present, while exploring fluid, cross-disciplinary ways of thinking and creating. Only then does design reveal its greatest strength: transforming limitations into possibilities, carrying us further, and making us stronger with every transformation.

To live long, things must ever evolve; so must design, to ever last.

Related Links:

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

1st to 9th March 2027

Restore + Reimagine explores how design can repair, renew, and reimagine the systems that shape our world.

At a time when environmental, social, and economic pressures demand new ways of thinking, design has the power to move beyond extraction and excess toward restoration and regeneration. From adaptive reuse and circular materials to indigenous knowledge and future-focused technologies, designers are rethinking how we work with what already exists.

NZDW 2027 invites everyone - from creatives to the creatively curious - to explore how design can restore what has been overlooked, reimagine what is possible, and help shape more resilient futures for people, communities, and planet.

Related Links:

• NZDW Website

• NZDW Curatorial theme

20th - 21st March 2027

With its home in central Victoria the Lost Trades Fair is unique, captivating and one of the most inspiring and authentic events in the country. Since 2014, Lost Trades has celebrated craftsmanship, skilled manual work, heritage trades, decorative arts, forgotten crafts and the knowledge that is passed down through generations.

Lost Trades at Hanging Rock showcases world class makers and artisans. Staged artisan presentations and panel discussions provide insight into being a maker in the 21st century.

Meet the makers, watch demonstrations, listen to their stories and watch them create.​ Tickets on sale from December 2026.

Lost Trades aims to inspire and educate; to make us think about sustainability and the longevity of what we buy and use and show what people can do with practice, passion, hard work and knowledge.

Related Links:

• LTF Website

• LTF Instagram

22nd to 25th April 2027

ASEAN Crafts 2027 aims to bring together artisans, craft entrepreneurs, designers, cultural practitioners and organisations from ASEAN and the wider Asia-Pacific region to celebrate craftsmanship, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen creative entrepreneurship and regional collaboration.

The theme for 2027 is “Reimagining Craftpreneurship”. Rethinking, transforming, and innovating - looking at something familiar in a new, modern way. It encourages creativity, modernisation, and adaptation to new markets, technology, or digital platforms.

Through exhibitions, forums, awards, and collaborative programs, ASEAN Crafts fosters dialogue, appreciation, and professional exchange within the region and beyond. The program acts as a bridge between tradition and innovation, empowering communities while enhancing regional solidarity through arts, crafts, and culture-based industries.

ASEAN Craft Expo Objectives:

• Preserve Heritage Crafts

• Empower Artisans & Communities

• Foster Craft Innovation

• Promote Regional Collaboration

• Celebrate Cultural Unity

• Boost the Creative Economy

• Engage Youth

Related Links:

• ASEAN Crafts Instagram

• ASEAN Crafts website (coming soon?)

• Sukaseni Instagram

2nd September - 31st October 2027

The first announcements regarding the 2027 Cheongju Craft Biennale have now been released.

Artistic Director

The Artistic Director for the 15th Cheongju Craft Biennale has also been officially announced. Kim Ye-sung is widely recognised as a seasoned ‘rising curator’ with extensive experience in the domestic and international craft sectors, notably curating the 2026 KCDF traveling craft exhibition, Shared Assets.

Kim Ye-sung has declared the theme for the Biennale to be ‘Back to Human’. In the era of Artificial Intelligence, where AI has permeated human life and the realm of art, and in a time of rapid upheaval marked by war and the climate crisis, this theme embodies a cultural practice aimed at reflecting on how we engage with the world. Through craft - which is fundamentally connected to human spirit, senses, and emotions - it seeks to redefine our relationships and attitudes.

Guest Country

The invited country will be Poland - which is opening new horizons in European craft. As the guest country, the Cheongju Craft Biennale will be engaging in a special cultural exchange of Polish craft in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute (AMI), a national cultural institution under the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

International Craft Competition

Application dates have been announced for the 2027 Cheongju International Craft Competition - 26th March - 5th May 2027. The Competition exhibition will be open during the Biennale events.

Preliminary information is now on their website and you can also download a pdf here. This information is currently available in Korean, but more language translations should become available closer to the time.

This will also be the first Biennale since Cheongju was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts.

Mark the dates and look out for more information to come in the near future.

Related Links:

• Cheongju Craft Biennale website

• Cheongju Craft Biennale Instagram.

• Cheongju Craft Biennale notice board/announcements

• Cheongju International Craft Competition guidelines pdf (Korean)

• Cheongju International Craft Competition website

Watch the video below of the 2025 Cheongju Craft Biennale, from the CCB YouTube channel. Or follow the link to watch it here.

October 2027 (Final dates TBC)

The Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA) is a not-for-profit arts organisation based on Noongar Country in Western Australia that connects artists, curators and communities across the Indian Ocean region through contemporary craft.

Launched in 2021, the Triennial presents a major international exhibition in partnership with Western Australian institutions, alongside an international conference, and a statewide festival of community exhibitions and events. Through residencies, exchanges and public programs, IOTA builds cultural links between Australia and countries across the region.

The third installment of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial is returning in 2027, and plans are already underway including the announcement of the theme:

“When you look at the ocean, you see the sky”

When you look deeply at one element, you encounter another.

This in-between space mirrors the world of craft: a threshold between tradition and innovation, body and spirit, local knowledge and global exchange.

Craft is intercultural and often being remixed. Here, unity is not sameness but interconnection; every element shapes and is shaped by another.

The Indian Ocean is a space of plurality, where local and global, tradition and innovation, individual and collective are reflected.

You can stay up to date as planning unfolds by following IOTA on Instagram and Facebook, and you can sign up for their newsletter via their website.

Related Links:

• About IOTA

• IOTA Instagram

• IOTA Facebook

1st to 8th October 2027

Nelson Jewellery Week (NJW) is Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier biennial event dedicated to contemporary jewellery.

NJW celebrates and supports contemporary makers who push the boundaries of object and jewellery making through experimental exhibitions, rigorous workshops, artist talks, and collaborative public events.

In 2027 NJW considers EXCHANGE, which positions jewellery as a site of encounter between maker and wearer, material and meaning, individual and community. EXCHANGE can explore the circulation of ideas, identity, and collaboration, emphasising jewellery as a relational practice. It invites artists to consider what is given, received, transformed or shared through contemporary jewellery.

Proposals for exhibitions, workshops and special events are open 21st October 2026 until 11th January 2027. Apply through their website. Application fees apply.

Nelson Jewellery Week is presented by Hiwa|Arts Council Nelson

Related Links:

• NJW website

• NJW Instagram

• Hiwa website

NEW DATES TBC

November 2027

This event has been postponed, so some of the schedule is subject to change.

The Oud & Wood Artisan Expo is a curated international exhibition celebrating masterful wood craftsmanship and oud-related industries. Organised by CTCS Worldwide Sdn. Bhd., this event connects artisans, industry leaders, and global markets - bringing tradition and innovation under one roof.

Experience the OWA (Oud and Wood Artisans) stands, including exhibitors such as master wood carvers & artisans, Oud distillers, furniture and instrument makers, tool & finish suppliers, and more. Explore craftsmanship, network with makers, and witness the fusion of heritage and contemporary design.

The OWA Expo aims to:

• Promote Malaysia’s wood craft and Oud heritage on a global stage.

• Connect wood craft professionals, Oud entrepreneurs, collectors, and investors across borders.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing, market visibility, and regional collaboration in the wood craft and Oud communities.

• Showcase international trends, innovations, and best practices to elevate global standards.

You can expect a rich program across four days, including a conference and pocket talks, appreciation sessions and demonstrations, wood carving competition and exhibitions, and wood & oud masterclass workshops.

Visit the event page and follow the OWA Artisan Expo on Instagram.

5th November to 23rd December, 2027

National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai

Theme: At Play

The Indian Ceramics Triennale was established in 2016 to address a critical gap: despite India’s deep ceramic and craft histories, contemporary clay practices historically lacked sustained national visibility and international dialogue. The nomadic format relocates each edition to a new city and venue, allowing local context and community to shape the platform anew each time.

The Indian Ceramics Triennale supports ceramics as a contemporary artistic language — one that moves fluidly across art, craft, design, architecture, ecology, and technology. Through exhibitions, research initiatives, public programming, and education, the Triennale nurtures a growing and diverse ecosystem of artists working with clay across India and beyond.

In this third edition of the Indian Ceramics Triennale, the exhibition is seen as an incubator of possibilities. Artists are invited to hold this undefined and unknown moment filled with potential, to dare to play through inventiveness, provocation, humour, satire, meaning, absurdity, performance and color. To use play as an institution of and for disruption, dreaming into existence the unexpected and unacknowledged. To question, through play, the forces at play.

Read more on their website and apply to their open call for artists here.

You can also follow ICT on Instagram.