Platform Presents are a group of creatives working to reshape Narrm/Melbourne’s art scene through tri-annual pop-up exhibitions and immersive art parties. Emphasizing community, innovation, and diversity, we curate experiences that elevate artists and unite people through art and music.
UPCOMING EVENTS
To celebrate five years of Platform Presents, we're inviting you to a Day2Night birthday bash on November 9th! Start your journey at our daytime exhibition from 2 PM to 8 PM at Abbotsford Convent, where you can explore new and reimagined works from 50+ returning artists and market stallholders. You'll also get the chance to get hands-on with interactive installations from past immersive art parties from Kitty Playground and Astroverse.
If you're down, keep the energy going at our after party from 8 PM to 1 AM at QQQ St Park, featuring techno, hard groove, and audio-reactive visuals. See you there?
PAST EVENTS
Held on June 29th at Abbotsford Convent, this group art exhibition featured 30 artists, 11 Market Stalls and 4 DJs. Held on June 29th at Abbotsford Convent, this group exhibition featured 30 artists and 4 DJs. The event invited attendees to explore the themes of time, memory, and longing.
Open Seen and Platform Presents welcomed you to an infinite underground club night @ Rubix Warehouse ☆ 17th of August, Saturday 10PM - 3AM. One night of boundless immersive art by Kurious Kat, Nick Marriott, Jess Dang, Ju Youn Park and Justine Fajardo featuring global club sounds by DJ selectors Margáchi (Philippines), Cookies & Cream, Missè, Garfie, & Mon Franco ☆
Kitty Playground was one night of darkness and sensuality where Platform & Kurious Kat transformed Evies Disco Diner into Melbourne's very own sexy dungeon. One night of immersive art by Kurious Kat, b3bys__realm, Jess Dang, Ju Youn Park, and Justine Fajardo and sounds by Anna B, Mon Franco, Soares, Elbain, and MJK.
Held on February 16th 2024, at Abbotsford Convent, this group exhibition featured 40 artists, 3 DJs, and 11 market stalls. The theme "Ascendant" was a testament to collective resilience, questioning and reimagining the constraints of patriarchy while celebrating diversity and striving towards gender equality.
Held on November 4th 2023, at Abbotsford Convent, this group exhibition featured 33 artists, 3 DJs, and 8 market stalls. The theme took attendees on a journey beyond the realms of ordinary.
Held on June 24th, 2023, at Abbotsford Convent, this group exhibition featured 32 artists, 5 DJs, and 6 market stalls. The theme explored identity and belonging, inviting attendees to warm up their winter night by delving into the essence of what it means to be human.
Held on March 26th, 2023, at Abbotsford Convent, this group exhibition featured 34 artists, 4 DJs, and 9 market stalls. The theme centered on intersectionality and equity, focusing on WOC, trans women, women of different abilities, and other marginalized groups. The event aimed to shift the conversation to equal rights for all, empowering the fight against sexism and misogyny.
