TEXTS AND TEXTILES

17.Oct - 18.Apr

Texts & Textiles on show at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne, from Saturday 17 October until 18 April 2010 displays rare Greek papyrus texts and Coptic textiles from Egypt, forming the basis of a dramatic exhibition that gives a fascinating insight into ancient lifestyles.

More information http://www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au

FROCK STARS: INSIDE AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK

22.Apr - 29.Aug

To celebrate the 15^th year of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, the Powerhouse Museum takes you behind the scenes to show you the history, highlights, controversies and achievements of the Australian fashion industry.

Complete with catwalk, music, lights, parade footage and outfits, visitors will also get a taste of the front row glitz and glamour.

The exhibition runs from 22 April - 29 August 2010

Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW

sydneydesign.com.au

EXTRA-ORDINARY - 2010 NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE

22.Apr

Resolving ordinary problems in extraordinary ways is the promise of the 2010 national architecture conference presented by the Australian Institute of Architects, under the creative direction of Melbourne-based architect and academic, Melanie Dodd.

Taking its shape around four main themes - people, things, living, cities - the 2010 conference will showcase architects from Australia and abroad who are opening up fresh possibilities and definitions of practice

Location: Sydney
More information: www.architecture.com.au