Clubb Chess
Hands On Studio, Nathan Nahn, Harry Townsend, MYMYMY Architecture, Jaquie Meng, April Phillips, Olivia Kidson
15 + 22 + 29 November 2026
Location | Such and Such Restaurant, 220 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601
Opening Hours | Open Sundays | 11am – 8.30pm
Entry | Tickets range from $15pp - $35pp | Free for First Nations, under 14s and those with access needs
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Such and Such presents Clubb Chess, a three day interactive exhibition celebrating contemporary artists and designers through the lens of a centuries old board game, encompassing the Festival theme of ‘Dissent’.
This exhibition brings together multiple industries across Canberra including architecture, furniture design, art, music and hospitality showcasing Canberra as a city of design and an international cultural hub.
Inside the exhibition curated by Grace Blake, 10 of Canberra’s best artists and designers are challenging perspectives, ideologies and history through form. People are encouraged to book a session and immerse themselves into an alternate world. Diversity, culture, excellence and the creative minds of Canberra will all be revealed, piece by piece. Book for one session or spend the day to experience the exhibition in its entirety.
Outdoor in the plaza, people are welcome to enjoy the soothing sounds of Canberra musicians and djs brough together by Sonic Business. Food and drinks are not forgotten about by Capital Brewing, Spirits Platform, Vino Friendo, Tukka by the Bush, and Such and Such. If you want to take home a trophy, there will be 25 limited edition Clubb Chess cups designed and made by Canberra ceramic icon Chris Harford.
Clubb Chess is taking tradition and turning it upside down. The exhibition is reshaping societal norms of how art can be absorbed and redefining the design, structure and experiences of a centuries old game. These works will be diverse in mediums and in their story as we encourage the artists to show their own individual expression of the theme of ‘dissent’ through their own perspectives covering satire, history, future and the present. The exhibition highlights collaboration between industries and artists as well as engagement with a diverse range of people. We want to create an exhibition where touch, feel and experience can be part of the artwork as well as the story and creation, opening it up to a broader audience and allowing more people into the wonderful world of art and design.
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