Part of The Things We Keep, a photographic exhibition presented at The Front Room Gallery for Melbourne Design Week 2026.
Each artwork began with a personal object belonging to a creative, collector, designer, artist, or maker from across Australia. These objects were then handed to photographers, not simply to be documented, but interpreted - transforming private possessions into shared artworks shaped by memory, atmosphere, and emotional response.
Presented as a limited edition of 20, each A3 artwork is printed in Melbourne on fine art cotton rag paper as part of an exclusive companion release available through The Hub General Store. Artwork printing leadtime up to 1 week.
Photographer: Dominic Xaiver
Creative / Collector: Chae
18/62. One of the key ingredients we use in our restaurant is house-made vinegar, and these carboys hold that process. For us, they reflect the way we work — allowing ingredients to evolve naturally, trusting the process rather than rushing it. There is something grounding about watching something develop over time, knowing that what you taste later carries the memory of that stillness. These jars line an entire wall of our space, creating a quiet sense of theatre. Guests are surrounded by fermentation, and it becomes part of the experience — something you don’t just taste, but also see and feel.
