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The forefather of modern art

The forefather of modern art

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Written by Poppy Crompton
For Father's Day this year, thinking about the art world's fathers is essential. Think about Duchamp, rather than your Dada!
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Artcrush Q+A with Richard Tipping

Artcrush Q+A with Richard Tipping

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Written by Laura Atcheson

Our latest instalment of Artcrush is the Australian poet and artist Richard Tipping. Charming and humorous we loved getting to know Tipping and understanding his process and iconic works.  

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Louise Bourgeois Peels a Tangerine..

Louise Bourgeois Peels a Tangerine..

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Written by Laura Atcheson
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21 Year Timeline

21 Year Timeline

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Written by Laura Atcheson
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Truth Bomb — Yayoi Kusama

Truth Bomb: Yayoi Kusama

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Written by Abi Crompton
Our fabulous boss lady Abi Crompton is releasing her very first book.  An ode to other boss l...
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True Colours Lifeblood x TDD Collaboration

True Colours Lifeblood x TDD Collaboration

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Written by Eva Connor
What better time than 2020 to focus on giving to others and making a positive change to those aro...
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Kaylene Whiskey - Truth Bomb

Kaylene Whiskey - Truth Bomb

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Written by Eva Connor

Abigail Crompton is launching her first publication with Thames and Hudson Australia and the USA - Truth Bomb.  

There is nothing more explosive than an original idea…and nothing more dangerous  

Truth Bomb: Inspiration from the Mouths and Minds of Women Artists is a powerful visual celebration of twenty-two remarkable and iconoclastic women artists, including Yayoi Kusama, Mickalene Thomas, Maja Djordjevic, Nina Chanel Abney, and Judy Chicago. 

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Spotted: Third Drawer Down at Nordstrom!

Spotted: Third Drawer Down at Nordstrom!

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Written by Abi Crompton

Start spreading the news! Our exclusive collection at Pop-In@Nordstrom has arrived. 

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Photography + Set Design + Third Drawer Down! Meet Mel + Sam.

Photography + Set Design + Third Drawer Down! Meet Mel + Sam.

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Written by Clear Water
This concept is called 'The Balancing Act', tell us about why you wanted to work on this particular visual idea with Third Drawer Down?
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Happy International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day

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Written by Clear Water
As a group of women positively ruling, Third Drawer Down are all about International Women's Day and bringing to focus issues facing women the world over from violence to workplace equality-issues that need to be at the forefront
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The Design Files and Camille Walala

The Design Files and Camille Walala

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Written by Clear Water
With the opening of our new Prahran store, we've had the absolute pleasure of commissioning the talented French artists, Camille Walala to design our Greville street walls and exterior.
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Why we love giant stuff

Why we love giant stuff

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Written by Clear Water
We love giant stuff at Third Drawer Down, had you noticed? Our latest dump of giant stuff includes the most wanted ice cream cone planters, they're kind of famous and that's right they're back, and we can't stop smiling!
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Time Out Interview The Guerrilla Girls!

Time Out Interview The Guerrilla Girls!

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Written by Clear Water

The Guerrilla Girls, New York’s feminist art and activist collective, have collaborated with Third Drawer Down, making their irreverent artwork affordable and available for purchase right here in Melbourne.  Read more from the Time Out article here

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ARTCRUSH. Instalment #4 Jon Campbell

ARTCRUSH. Instalment #4 Jon Campbell

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Written by Clear Water

Our latest instalment of Artcrush is Melbourne's own Jon Campbell.

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Design Files featuring Abi and Third Drawer Down on there Small Business Feature

Design Files featuring Abi and Third Drawer Down on there Small Business Feature

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Written by Clear Water
We are all really honoured to be featured in The Design Files small business feature.
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Wacky Wonderful Wall Art Tips with Jeff

Wacky Wonderful Wall Art Tips with Jeff

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Written by Clear Water

Blank walls make us sad. That's why we always want to continue collaborating with our artists on new tea towels, handkerchieves, scarves and ceramic to help you access unique ways to wake up your walls - that won't break the bank.

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watch + read : Louise Bourgeois

watch + read : Louise Bourgeois

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Written by Clear Water
To celebrate our new collaboration with The Easton Foundation, featuring the works of Louise Bourgeois, we wanted to share some of our favourite insights into the late artist's life. We are always overjoyed to see Louise's collections come to life,
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Free Condom Project sneak peak.....

Free Condom Project sneak peak.....

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Written by Clear Water
Just in time for Spring Third Drawer Down and The Victorian Aids Council present The [Free Condom Project]. These little love boxes are the most collectable and useful things out there, with works by David Shrigley, Kill Pixie, James Galligar and Anne De Vries,...
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A Swan Sensation

A Swan Sensation

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Written by Clear Water
A collaboration with our ten-year collaborator, British artist David Shrigley, the Ridiculous Inflatable Swan-Thing floats on the satire the artist is famous for. Is it meant to look so phallic?
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15 Years on Vault!

15 Years on Vault!

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Written by Clear Water
We are so delighted to see not one but two pages of Third Drawer Down's history on display this month in Vault mag, as part of their Object feature. We worked with this stellar publication, that's always so so beautiful to browse,...
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David Shrigley answers one question from all of us.

David Shrigley answers one question from all of us.

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Written by Clear Water
It's no secret, all of us here at Third Drawer Down have a huge crush on David Shrigley. Every collection is like Christmas and everything he says and does is legendary.
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ARTCRUSH. 5. Peter Shire

ARTCRUSH. 5. Peter Shire

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Written by Clear Water

Our latest instalment of Artcrush is one of the founding members of the Memphis group, Peter Shire. We have been honoured to work with Peter Shire these last few years through his Echo Park Pottery studio, based in California.

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The Guerrilla Girls Said So

The Guerrilla Girls Said So

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Written by Clear Water
When we first collaborated with the Guerrilla Girls in 2015 they were having a moment, they were celebrating their 30th anniversary punking the art world, with a signing of our products at MoMA in New York City and they were making headlines.
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How To Wear : The Guerrilla Girls Tote Bag as a Mask!

How To Wear : The Guerrilla Girls Tote Bag as a Mask!

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Written by Clear Water
So this is probably one of the easiest how to's going. There are no tools needed, no IKEA (anxiety o'clock) instruction pamphlets - it's simple: buy this bag and wear it as a mask to your next neighbourly protest!
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Australiana : The Product

Australiana : The Product

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Written by Clear Water
Australiana has officially launched at the NGV design store and we are thrilled to share this product snap shot with you. Available to shop exclusively now via NGV and from March 17th with Third Drawer Down. Cooler Bag,....
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ARTCRUSH 7. ISAAC NICHOLS

ARTCRUSH 7. ISAAC NICHOLS

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Written by Clear Water

Hooray for pots that have boobs and faces on them! This edition of ARTCRUSH is all about cool guy Isaac Nichols, the master ceramicist who created our Rory, Adam and Girl Pot.

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Third Drawer Down Latest Product Feature

Third Drawer Down Latest Product Feature

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Written by Clear Water

We spy some of our goodies on watoday.com.au

Beautiful images styled by Emily Ward and photographed by Mike Baker. 

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Happy International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day

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Written by Clear Water
In celebration of International Women's Day 2017, and from this team of fierce women fuelled by strong female artists and creative women everywhere, we present the Guerrilla Girls guide to behaving badly.
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When Abi Met Marilyn

When Abi Met Marilyn

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Written by Clear Water
We thought with the release of our Marilyn Minter collection we would take a walk down memory lane to what feels like a lifetime ago now, Abi's visit to Marilyn's New York studio last August.
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Artcrush 8. Del Kathryn Barton

Artcrush 8. Del Kathryn Barton

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Written by Clear Water

We could sit and pick Del Kathryn Barton's magical mind all day if it were up to us, so it was very difficult to grab a short and sweet insight into her life, process and goals but here goes, our Artcrush interview with the wonderful Del Kathryn Barton.

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Kenny Pittock for Third Drawer Down Prahran

Kenny Pittock for Third Drawer Down Prahran

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Written by Clear Water
We've commissioned the wonderful Kenny Pittock to paint our Greville St store window! (Note: it is not a sale advert.) We're glad to have one of Kenny's artworks living in our store window,...
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Third Drawer Down Studio for Jeff Koons and Whitney Museum

Third Drawer Down Studio for Jeff Koons and Whitney Museum

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Written by Clear Water
Third Drawer Down Studio was commissioned by Whitney Museum to design and produce a series of objects for the Jeff Koons Retrospective. Check out the full collection here.
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Third Drawer Down new Prahran store in Vogue Living May issue

Third Drawer Down new Prahran store in Vogue Living May issue

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Written by Clear Water
Third Drawer Down Prahran store opens in Vogue Living May issue
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Abigail Crompton talking at Creative Mornings in Melbourne

Abigail Crompton talking at Creative Mornings in Melbourne

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Written by Clear Water
Joining Creative Mornings will be Abigail Crompton, Abigail is the Founding Director and Philosopher of Third Drawer Down. Abigail will be talking about how Revolution in the cultural retail world...
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THAT TIME SJP POPPED INTO TDD

THAT TIME SJP POPPED INTO TDD

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Written by Clear Water

No that's not mad photoshopping skills, Sarah Jessica Parker DID visit us at Third Drawer Down back in 2011. We just felt like looking back and going, wow, that was good times we had with Carrie, we mean Sarah.

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Like a BOSS!

Like a BOSS!

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Written by Clear Water

This September, Australia's most popular design blog The Design Files are hosting Like a Boss! Join Abigail and a host of expert panelists on Sunday the 13th at a Small  Business Speed Dating event. Come armed with your small business questions,...

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