Recently I visited the National Gallery of Victoria and saw the Edward Steichen and Art Deco Fashion exhibition. It is a wonderful exhibition and I would definitely recommend seeing it. Although it was a photography and fashion exhibition, it highlighted the connection between creative disciplines and social values. The relationship between architecture and interior design and decorating is an obvious one, but what many don't realise or forget is that other creative disciplines, are both influencing as well as being influenced by each other in a sort of continuous cycle of ideas and creativity; all of which is a reflection of the social atmosphere and sentiment of the time.
A fantastic example of this can be seen in a number of the beaded and sequinned dresses displayed. The patterns and compositions formed from the beads and sequins resembled or were influenced by the sky scraper. The Art Deco period was a proud, self assured period and one of great prosperity and creative output. The sky scraper was a symbol of this, and also a symbol of modernity and new technological advancements.
There are many beautiful examples of Art Deco architecture in Melbourne. My favourite building in Melbourne is the Manchester Unity Building, corner Collins Street and Swanston Street. I was very excited to see it was included in this exhibition.
Here are a few photos I've taken of Art Deco architecture in Melbourne.
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| Manchester Unity 1932 |
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| Lyric House 1930, 250 Collins Street |
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| Hardy Brothers Building 1933, 338 Collins Street |
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| Beehive Building 1935, 92-94 Elizabeth Street |
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