Aldous Kelly artwork: a vivid abstract landscape in purples, pinks and greens, presumably painted before anyone told Aldous what a quiet Tasmanian retirement looked like

Tasmania’s arts festival 2027 12–21 March

Ten Days on the Island returns to Lutruwita/Tasmania from 12 to 21 March 2027, with new work across the island. Programme and tickets from November 2026.

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A towering carnival archway painted in pink, yellow and orange swirls inspired by Maori design, set up dockside at a marina. Families and festival-goers wander through and around it in bright sunshine. Ten Days on the Island.

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  • Futago takes the Grand Diemen for Ten Days on the Island

    The 2025 visual identity for Ten Days on the Island has been awarded the Grand Diemen at the 12th annual Diemen Awards, Tasmania’s premier recognition of design excellence. Futago, the Festival’s design partner, also took home awards for Art Direction and Illustration. The identity was built around Tasmania’s natural phenomena:…

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    The award-winning 2025 visual identity for Ten Days on the Island by Futago and Aldous Kelly: a collage of the bioluminescent artwork applied across brochures, street banners, social media, signage, and the festival website. Every surface that would stay still long enough got the treatment.

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