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HEARTBREAK HOTEL • Inspired by the hedonistic decadence, lurid glamour and intoxicating allure of Elvis Presley’s heyday, this depiction of the morning after brings together sumptuous luxury and sparkle.

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Material matters • Catherine Martin details the inspirations behind her latest collaborations, and how the threads of Elvis Presley’s life are woven into each print, pattern and motif.

Behind the scenes • Telling the story of Elvis Presley calls for a visually immersive experience. Enter the powerhouse creative duo of BAZ LUHRMANN and CATHERINE MARTIN. Martin — a four-time Academy Award winner — was tasked with bringing this incredible narrative to life. Here she shares her insights on dreaming up five of Presley’s life chapters.

ARTISTIC LICENCE • From invoking Elvis to exploring notions of gender, masculinity and romance to sticking a pin, quite literally, in any prescribed notion of national identity, this collective of Australian artists is determined to tackle the ugly, the uncomfortable and the unexpected, all while using their creative voices to foster a sense of healing.

Ken Done • His pop-art designs and vivid paintings have shaped the Australian zeitgeist for more than 40 years — but Ken Done, now 81, has no intention of slowing down.

Tour de force • An industrial designer by trade and a creative visionary by nature, Marc Newson has forged his own path through his polished and provoking pieces without losing that desired Australian spark. Here, he addresses his career so far and where he sees the design world heading.

AN AUSTRALIAN IN PARIS • On the eve of a major exhibition by Indigenous artist Sally Gabori, the man behind the Fondation Cartier reveals what sets it apart as an institution in the contemporary art scene.

Atong Atem • The Melbourne-based creative is the inaugural recipient of the La Prairie Art Award, recognising the value of her multifaceted photographic work that is instinctive, complex and powerful.

The future at Tiffany’s • Much more than a jewellery store, Tiffany & Co. is a cultural touchstone, inspiring books, films … and countless shopping sprees. As a new exhibition explores the brand’s illustrious past, its new executive vice president is planning what comes next.

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Wonderful WORLD • Flamingo Estate may showcase a particular brand of hedonistic FLAMBOYANCE at every turn but at the heart of it is a return to the simple joys of comfort, rejuvenation and TREASURED connection for homeowner Richard Christiansen.

First in LINE • Combining vintage and custom pieces with an appreciation for classic Italian stonework, this European-inspired project saw Greg Natale bring more than a little bit of Milano to Mosman.

This is LIVING • Within the DRAMATIC, streamlined walls of this Melbourne home is a striking personal collection of art that reflects the joy creativity sparks and adds to EVERYDAY LIFE of one lucky family.

TENDER FEELING • Fiona Scanlan’s beloved label reflected the CREATIVE BUZZ of 1980s Melbourne while her own sanctuary, a collaborative project with her builder husband, marries jubilant MAXIMALISM grounded by...