Our Journal

An edit of Detail’s news and inspiration. Expect our musings on travel, art and objects that we’re coveting, insightful Q&As with the Detail network and a sharing of recent work.

Fremantle Biennale: Top Picks for 2023

Whether you’re a local, seasoned traveller or first-time visitor, there’s always a reason (or two) to visit Fremantle.

So many reasons to Visit Fremantle, why stop at one?

This is the inaugural year for Fremantle Design Week, an event to sharpen the focus on the State’s cultural capital. Although the event takes place in Fremantle, the festival celebrates design in all its forms, drawing ideas from everywhere and anywhere.

The rundown on Fremantle Design Week.

The third iteration of the Fremantle Biennale is back for 2021 with the theme CROSSING 21. Kicking off on 5 November in its most ambitious format yet, a huge program of site-responsive installations, participatory artworks, immersive performances, and events and workshops are set to transform Fremantle into a city-wide art gallery.

CROSSING 21 | FREMANTLE BIENNALE

There are secrets behind the walls in Fremantle – clubs and societies off limits to most, offering camaraderie, history and, most importantly, cheap beer. A stroll down High Street will reveal the tradition of ‘social clubs’ is still alive in Fremantle.

No secret handshake required

We are all doing things slightly differently lately. Trying new things that we never really had the time, or inclination, to do before. Attending webinars, cooking sourdough loaves (fills a day I hear) and participating in chain email requests – maybe that’s just me?