Conference Presenters

Welcome to IOTA24 Futuring Craft: The Value of Craft

3-6 September 2024

37 presenters delivering papers by 59 authors from 9 countries will come together in Perth Western Australia over 4 days to share a deep dive into the world of contemporary and traditional craft as guests of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.

The program also includes guided visits to IOTA24 exhibitions with curator and artist talks; participatory making workshops and Pecha Kucha sessions with international and Australian artists and arts organisations providing a short insight into practice and process.

Photos: Vivian Sarky. © Asim Waqif, shared with permission.

Image credit: YEE I-LANN, Harunan Motol 2021 (Boat's Ladder). Woven by Omadal Island Bajau Sama DiLaut weavers Kak Budi, Kak CT Aturdaya, Adik Darwisa, Kak Kinnuhong, Adik Koddil, Kak Roziah, Kak Sanah and Kak Norbaya.
Photo: Sue-Lyn Moyle, John Curtin Gallery.

Futuring Craft 24: 3-6 September 2024 School of Design and the Built Environment Curtin University Perth, Western Australia