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Celebrating an Australian Icon, David Jones
Today, David Jones and Powerhouse announced the donation of the David Jones archive to the Powerhouse – preserving and amplifying the retailer’s 186-year-old history and marking the beginning of a partnership with the 143-year-old museum. The partnership will also see David Jones and the Powerhouse invest into the next generation of Australian designers by establishing the David Jones and Powerhouse Australian Design Commission. The annual commission will invest $300,000 into Australian designers over three years to create new work that engages with the David Jones archive.
NSW Arts Minister John Graham made the announcement during an exclusive event held at The Gallery on Level 8 of David Jones’ Elizabeth Street Flagship for 120 guests including Powerhouse Trustees and David Jones executives, partners, ambassadors and team members both past and present.