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Object Magazine presents the best of craft, design and art from across Australia and overseas, and has been published since 1993 by Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design. Object Magazine is available by direct order through Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design via subscription or from over 300 selected bookshops, newsagencies and galleries around Australia and New Zealand . Single issue = AU$15 + postage.

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Issue 56

Patterns, Prototypes and Blueprints

August 2008

Issue 56 of Object Magazine is now on sale. This issue we focus our attention on the evolutionary process of ‘the making’ - investigating the patterns, prototypes and blueprints behind a selection of truly inspiring creators. We explore the making processes of Adam Goodrum, Stefan Lie and Gilbert Riedelbauch - three Australian designers embracing rapid prototyping technologies. We also uncover the techniques and the resulting ideas and systems that fashion designers employ in their designing processes.

In this issue, we profile the inspiring Rangi Kipa, one of the most exciting practitioners working in New Zealand today, and prove that works of art can indeed be worn when we examine the sculptural knitwear of Sandra Backlund.

Issue 55

The Studio

April 2008

Sick of all talk and no action when it comes to sustainability? Well here's one way Object is walking the talk! Object Magazine is now printed on uncoated, environmentally-friendly paper, and also saving around 1000 litres of water each issue by using a waterless press.

It's not only the stock that has changed - the revamped Issue 55 represents a whole new look for Object Magazine . With the same strong focus on designer s and makers, we think you'll love the stronger, bolder, more experimental design.

This specially themed Issue delves into the domain of the maker - The Studio. Grab your copy while it's still hot off the press!

Issue 54

Design

December 2007

Object Magazine 54 delves into the inspirational jewellery of Marian Hosking and Rose Mamuniny Gurruwiwi, takes a look inside the new Canberra Glassworks and has a chat with designer s Joel Gethin Lewis, Bernabeifreeman and Bholu.

Issue 53

Design

August 2007

Object Magazine issue 53 joins in the ART and CRAFT debate, get inspired by Gina Matchitt and Tom Moore, visit Eve Armstrong's Trading Table, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT opens in Tokyo and The South Project takes us to Santiago.

Issue 52

Design

April 2007

Object Magazine issue 52 delves into the exhibition, Freestyle: new Australian design for living, visits Japanese retail giant Muji, looks at the launch of TheNewDowse and brings you a smorgasboard of reviews, profiles and new work from around the UK , Australia and New Zealand .

Issue 51

Glass

December 2006

Object Magazine issue 51 unveils the collaborations that take place between glass artists in major Australian glass studios and explores two very different approaches to ceramics with profiles on Michael Doolan and Ross Mitchell-Anyon.

This last issue for 2006 welcomes the new year with a summery cover, and brings you reviews from around Australia , the latest news from New Zealand and new work from Japan and the UK . Guest Editor, Grace Cochrane, interviews New York gallerist, Garth Clark, and Klaus Moje reveals the colour and intrigue inside his studio.

Issue 50

Our landmark 50th issue

August 2006

Grace Cochrane, former Senior Curator of Australian Decorative Arts

and Design at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, and one of Australia's most respected authorities on craft and design, takes the helm of Object

Magazine 's landmark 50th issue.

This celebratory issue showcases an exciting range of contemporary craft and design, bringing you the latest issues, trends and predictions. The cover story focuses on textiles and examines the way textile artists and designer s are crossing old and new technologies in order to realise their ideas. Object's major touring exhibition Freestyle: new Australian design for living, is also introduced, alongside profiles of furniture maker, Damian Barton and jeweller, Warwick Freeman.

Issue 49

Raw Materials

April 2006

In Object Magazine issue 49, Guest Editor Merryn Gates takes a look at the stable of designer s behind F!NK & Co, and finds out how this Australian company continues to cultivate new talent while making the most of the marketplace. A crowd of maker profiles vie for attention, including jeweller Octavia Cook, ceramicist Katherine Smyth and fashion designer Martin Grant. This issue also presents special insight into Sweden 's pro-active crafts advocate, Craft in Dialogue, as well as a book extract by Drusilla Modjeska on Janet Laurence's (super)natural world.