Foma showcase brings together the who’s who of local and international designers & artists across the exhibit and runway

Fabrics of Multicultural Australia (FOMA), on Friday 23 June 2023 just hosted one of its largest creative industries showcase with 36 cultures represented at Powerhouse Museum. Proudly supported by In Country Partner Fiji Consulate General and Trade Commission and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade the 2023 reiteration of the FOMA platform stimulated economic growth for the creative sector and generated bilateral trading opportunities while fostering social cohesion.

Present on the night, Lisa Havilah, CEO, said ‘The Powerhouse is proud to extend its support to Fabrics of Multicultural Australia (FOMA) and their ongoing efforts to celebrate excellence in fashion while supporting cultural expression. Working in the intersection between design, industry, and cultural heritage, FOMA provides an unparalleled opportunity to present the talent, innovation, and cultural richness of a diversity of Australian communities.’

With nearly 1,000 people in attendance across the two events, Australia’s premier cultural institution, the Powerhouse Museum was proud to witness one of the most diverse engagements of foreign governments, local and international artists.

The Artistic and Cultural Exhibits showcasing their diverse diasporas included The Fiji Consulate General and Trade Commission with their Bula Premium Kava Tasting, The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco with their Moroccan Tea Tasting, The Embassy of El Salvador in Australia, and The Embassy of Israel in Australia with plenty of giveaways.

5 local and 5 leading international designers showcased brand and identity through the visual arts lens.

Throughout the museum, the Powerhouse came alive through visual artistry with a giant floor to ceiling projection of all Exhibitors and Designers; and a short film in the King Cinema showing FOMA 2023 and in-country partner Fiji Consulate General and Trade Commission country highlights.

FOMA 2023 bought together an array of culturally diverse people, those interested in the artistic world of design, fashion leaders, and those simply there to view multiculturism at its best, and experience everything the Powerhouse had to offer.