A showcase of the diverse collection of Australia's largest museum, providing an account of the historical and cultural context in which this fine collection has developed from 1879 and the Sydney International Exhibition, through its years as the Museum of Applied Arts and Services and its opening in 1988 as the Powerhouse Museum to 1991. Features over 200 colour illustrations and an index. Published simultaneously in paperback.

This book features essays by curators from the Powerhouse Museum and Done Art and Design who look at the origins of an inspirations for Ken Done's work from his art school days in the 1950s thorugh his years in advertising to his work now as an artist and designer.

A celebration of the scale, breadth and relevance of the decorative arts and design collections held by Powerhouse Museum, 1001 Remarkable Objects catalogues the eponymous exhibition at Powerhouse Ultimo that opened 26 August 2023. The publication opens with a series of 32 still life images produced by photographer Lauren Bamford in collaboration with art director and stylist Sarah Pritchard. Documentary photography and captions for all 1001 objects is punctuated by 15 narratives. Written by the four curators plus 11 Australian authors commissioned by Powerhouse, these texts respond to one or more remarkable objects and vary in form across HipHop, memoir, fiction, creative non-fiction, historiography and essay.