Collective Conversations

On Wednesday 4 August “Collective Conversations” was held at Vampt Vintage Design as part of Sydney Design 2010. An impressive and captivating line up of guest speakers included Sociology Professor Adrian Franklin of ABC’s The Collectors, Architect and Creative Director Alex Ritchie of E2 and Principal Curator Paul Donnelly of the Powerhouse Museum, each “telling their stories” of collecting while discussing and displaying their most beloved and coveted pieces of furniture and design.

BY jesse

August 27th, 2010

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