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Unleashed+ Biennial Expands to HOTA, Showcasing 12 Queensland Makers

exhibition · 2026-08-02

The artisan biennial Unleashed has launched the careers of Queensland's most exciting makers for over two decades. This year, the expanded edition, Unleashed+, debuts at HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast, raising the bar for the career-defining event. The exhibition brings together 12 outstanding makers whose practices range from kitchen benches to backyard sheds, shared studios, and converted warehouses. Unleashed serves as a platform where architects and interior designers discover creatives to commission, collectors acquire future classics, curators spot fresh talent, and emerging makers leap from promising practice toward national recognition. The exhibition is on view until 8 November 2026.

Key facts

  • Unleashed has been running for more than two decades.
  • The expanded edition, Unleashed+, debuts at HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast.
  • The exhibition features 12 outstanding makers.
  • Makers work from kitchen benches, backyard sheds, shared studios, and converted warehouses.
  • Unleashed is a platform for architects, interior designers, collectors, and curators.
  • The exhibition is on view until 8 November 2026.
  • Unleashed is a biennial event.
  • The event is organized by artisan.

Entities

Institutions

  • artisan
  • HOTA, Home of the Arts

Locations

  • Queensland
  • Gold Coast

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