The Eva and Marc Besen Contemporary Artist Commission I could have danced all night is a deeply personal exhibition inspired by Danielle Brustman’s grandmothers, Marta & Dora. The evocative showcase, inspired by family, music & heritage, invites visitors to immerse themselves in memory, language & song. It is a timely exploration of themes such as legacy, identity & the power of objects to hold & share stories.

I could have danced all night is running alongside the JMA exhibition, A Secret Chord, which opens on 01 November 2024 through to March 2025.

About Danielle Brustman
Melbourne-based designer Danielle Brustman works with a rich syntax of colour to conceive works that challenge our perception of private & public space. Her design work is narrative driven & informed by dynamic colour relationships, geometric form & fantastical spaces. Danielle’s work encompasses a broad spectrum of practice, from residential interiors & commercial design for the hospitality, education & retail sectors along with furniture & lighting design for exhibition & installation. She began her design career working as a set designer for theatre & performance. In 2012, Danielle established her interior design studio in Melbourne.

Danielle’s installations & design work have been presented at the National Gallery of Victoria, Rigg Design Prize (2018), NGV Triennial (2020), Melbourne Now (2023), Melbourne International Arts Festival (2012), Salon Del Mobile, Local Milan, Milan (2019), Sophie Gannon Gallery: Designwork 04, (2020,2024) & Melbourne Design Week (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).

Image: Dora ( jewellery Box ) 2024 by Danielle Brustman. Photo courtesy of Pier Carthew.