Presented by Useful Objects
Transformative Repair Exhibition
at Useful Objects Gallery, 14 May to 3 July, 2026
at Useful Objects Gallery, 14 May to 3 July, 2026
Transformative Repair is an exhibition that brings together emerging and established Australian artists, designers and craftspeople to reinterpret broken objects, using innovative approaches to repair and reuse. The exhibition launches at Melbourne Design Week and continues across May and June.
This presentation is the third and final public exhibition in the project, and the culmination of six years of research and development led by Dr Guy Keulemans (Adelaide University) and Dr Trent Jansen (University of NSW) in collaboration with JamFactory and the Australian Design Centre, supported by the Australian Research Council. Together with leading practitioners across disciplines, the project showcases how new models for the sustainable use of materials and products can establish new opportunities for consumers and collectors through the thoughtful repair of their broken things.
Alongside the exhibition is a discussion and book launch at BAR Cantina, Saturday 16 May, 2–3pm.
Presented by Useful Objects
Transformative Repair Exhibition
at Useful Objects Gallery, 14 May to 3 July, 2026
at Useful Objects Gallery, 14 May to 3 July, 2026
Transformative Repair is an exhibition that brings together emerging and established Australian artists, designers and craftspeople to reinterpret broken objects, using innovative approaches to repair and reuse. The exhibition launches at Melbourne Design Week and continues across May and June.
This presentation is the third and final public exhibition in the project, and the culmination of six years of research and development led by Dr Guy Keulemans (Adelaide University) and Dr Trent Jansen (University of NSW) in collaboration with JamFactory and the Australian Design Centre, supported by the Australian Research Council. Together with leading practitioners across disciplines, the project showcases how new models for the sustainable use of materials and products can establish new opportunities for consumers and collectors through the thoughtful repair of their broken things.
Alongside the exhibition is a discussion and book launch at BAR Cantina, Saturday 16 May, 2–3pm.
PARTICIPANTS
bernabeifreeman (Rina Bernabei and Kelly Freeman)
Danielle Brustman and Edward Linacre
Adam Goodrum
Dale Hardiman, Mark Dineen and Jack Craig
Trent Jansen and Johnny Nargoodah
Guy Keulemans and Kiyotaka Hashimoto
Guy Keulemans, Melvin Josy and Bolaji Teniola
Marlo Lyda
Lucy McRae
Jake Rollins
Drew Spangenberg
The Transformative Repair team acknowledges the First Nations custodians of the lands upon which the project was conducted.
Transformative Repair is an Adelaide University led Australian Research Council project funded by the Australian Government in collaboration with the following organisations:
