Aki Sasamoto, in a black apron, stands in a gallery holding a long silver pole. On the white wall, seven rectangular sheet pans with elastic cords hang vertically. A green artwork with circular patterns hangs on the right wall beneath tall arched windows.

Aki Sasamoto
Grilled Diagrams

Exhibition
A dimly lit room with two empty chairs faces a projected film image of an older black woman in a white head wrap and red clothing. The screen shows English subtitles reading, “turn away from the sun,” against a reddish background.

Shamica Ruddock
The River Between

Exhibition
Abstract painting with bold, textured strokes. Dominant colours include red, yellow, orange, blue, and black. The image features vertical red stripes, a blue patch, and curved grey shapes, all blending with rough, layered brushwork on a beige background.

House of Voltaire

Shop limited edition prints and specially commissioned homewares, artists' blankets and specially commissioned homewares, clothing and accessories. All sales support Studio Voltaire's artistic and community programmes.

A group of children sit and kneel around a large sheet of paper on the floor, drawing with coloured pencils and markers. The paper is filled with doodles and colourful sketches. Art supplies are scattered around as they work together in a creative activity.

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A plate of sliced tomatoes with green herbs on a bed of creamy cheese, drizzled with olive oil, sits on a wooden table beside a plate of shredded salad, cutlery, and a restaurant menu.

Crispin at Studio Voltaire

Learn more about our on-site 50-cover restaurant and counter bar

A long dining table with white chairs is elegantly set with blue bottles, candles, and yellow flowers under a high, arched ceiling. The walls featuring various artworks from Studio Voltaire add a touch of sophistication to the overall ambiance of the space.

Venue Hire

Hire Studio Voltaire’s award-winning architect-designed buildings for a range of events, from weddings, private dining and receptions, to fashion shows, photoshoots, conferences and away days

A lively, art-filled studio with several people engaged in creative activities. Colourful paintings adorn the walls, and a central pole is festooned with ribbons and art supplies. Tables are scattered with various art materials as the artists work on their projects.

Onsite Studio Artists

Studio Voltaire is home to a vibrant community of artists, curators, writers and educators. Learn more about our onsite studio artists and their artistic practices

A modern bathroom with red and pink tiled walls, a white floating sink with a round mirror above, and a wall-mounted toilet. The floor has white and grey marble tiles. Black fixtures and accessories contrast against the vibrant tiles.

Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan, The Institute For The Magical Effect Of Actually Giving A Shit (a note to our future self)

Onsite
A small urban garden with a tiled water feature in the centre, surrounded by various potted plants on a brick ledge against a brick wall. The area has a stone-paved floor and is illuminated by two wall-mounted lights.

Anthea Hamilton
The Garden

Onsite
A dark art gallery with arched ceilings features a black reflective platform, vertical sheer purple curtains, spotlights, and video screens showing various abstract and figurative films. Three arched windows filter daylight into the space.

Archive

Browse our 30-year history, from the early gallery programme from 1994 to 2004, to recent, large-scale commissions, presented onsite, offsite and online