Press
“Sculpting beyond the loom”
Homo Faber
2026
Immersed in nature, working from her home studio or houseboat, Tammy Kanat is an artisan who trusts her intuition to craft large, sculptural fibre artworks. Her pieces are richly layered with texture and colour, as a result of extensive free play and experimentation.
“INTERVIEW | Fibre Artist and Weaver, Tammy Kanat”
Cultiver
2026
Within the soulful landscape of our Armadale store, a new dialogue has begun. For the duration of Melbourne Design Week, we are honoured to house the works of Melbourne-based fibre artist and weaver, Tammy Kanat. An artist whose philosophy of slow, intentional making mirrors our own reverence for crafting textiles for the home.
“Media Selects: Art Guide’s Top Picks of Sydney Contemporary”
Gallery Sally Dan Cuthbert
August 2026
With so much happening across Sydney Contemporary, our Media Partner Art Guide has narrowed down a selection of the artists and works that have caught their attention ahead of this year’s Fair.
“In Delight Short”
Gallery Sally Dan Cuthbert
August 2026
Tammy Kanat’s latest exhibition, Blue on Blue, draws the viewer into a world that is at once the artist’s and their own.
“Meet the artist riding the new wave of popularity in textile art”
Stephen Todd, Financial Review
September 2025
Textile artist Tammy Kanat recently exhibited Circle of Her in Melbourne and presented a piece at Art Basel/Design Miami in Paris, and will soon begin a residency at Atelier 11.
“Weaving her-story: Jewish matriarchs at centre of new Jewish Museum exhibition”
Ruby Kraner-Tucci, The Jewish Independent
October 2025
At its core, Circle of Her – the Jewish Museum of Australia's latest major exhibition – is about honouring the threads that shape us: the women we come from, those who walk beside us and the ones we carry within.
“Tammy Kanat | Circle of Her”
Dr. Paola Di Trocchio, Vault
November 2025
Textile artist Tammy Kanat's latest body of work features large-scale, freestanding fibre sculptures inspired by Jewish female archetypes, continuing her exploration of the feminine and spiritual themes.
“Tammy Kanat: Circle of Her at the Jewish Museum of Australia”
Broadsheet
September 2025
Tammy Kanat's ambitious solo exhibition, Circle of Her, is currently on display at the Jewish Museum of Australia, featuring seven large-scale fibre sculptures exploring female archetypes.
“Dialogue - In Conversation with Fibre Artist Tammy Kanat”
Tiffany Jade, Neometro
August 2024
Writer Tiffany Jade spoke with Tammy about her journey so far, her upcoming showing at Sydney Contemporary and the brightness of the future.
“Chasing lightning at Melbourne Art Fair”
Alice Blackwood, IndesignLive
February 2024
Melbourne Art Fair brings the high energy each year and this 17th edition is marked by a mammoth program of showcases, activations and satellite presentations.
“Best of Melbourne Art Fair 2024”
Ivana Taylor, Arts Hub
February 2024
Textile and fibre-based works also have a strong presence. The winner of this year’s Melbourne Art Fair Richard Parker award, Tammy Kanat, at Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert (L4).
“Artists | Pull Focus”
Louise Martin-Chew, Art Collector
February 2024
The robust three dimensionality of Breathe is striking, with the central circular motif sitting proud, and irregular lines radiating outward.
“What’s on for Melbourne Art Fair 2024”
Erin Irwin, Art Collector
October 2023
Once a biennial fair, Melbourne Art Fair has announced that not only will it be back with a bang in 2024, but will also transform into an annual event.
“13 galleries to see at Sydney Contemporary”
Gillian Serisier, Habitus
August 2023
With thousands of artworks, thousands of visitors (25,000 last year), commissioned works, green rooms, showcases and such it is easy to get distracted and miss the extraordinary.
“Why these 10 booths caught our eye at Sydney Contemporary”
Gina Fairley, Arts Hub
September 2022
With VIP previews held Wednesday, 7 September, Sydney Contemporary is off and running after a two year hiatus of in-person events.
“Textiles Spun into Otherworldly Portals”
Michelle Khouri, The Cultured Podcast
September 2020
Tammy Kanat plays with color and imagination as she weaves magical portals through textiles. Spontaneous by nature, this jewelry designer turned textile artist is a testament to following the evolution of your dreams.
“Mecca Collaborates With Textile Artist Tammy Kanat”
Amelia Barnes, The Design Files
October 2019
It’s hard not to feel instantly uplifted when walking into a Mecca store, which is the exact same feeling we get when viewing Tammy Kanat’s incredible woven artworks.
“Tammy Kanat: Circles of Life”
Paola Di Trocchio, NGV Magazine
October 2019
Tammy Kanat is a Melbourne-based weaver and fibre artist who creates colourful circular tapestries comprising wool, silk and other fibres woven around gold-coloured copper frames.
“Tammy Kanat”
Courtney Rothberg, The Eye Creative
February 2019
I’ve had a myriad of artists tell me they would never want their art to become their full-time job, preferring to hold down a steady 9-5 and let their creative endeavors be free.
“Meet Tammy Kanat, the textile artist weaving magic”
Elizabeth Wilson, Homes to Love
August 2018
Some people wear their heart on their sleeve. Melbourne-based weaver Tammy Kanat pours hers into her woven wall art.
“Tammy Kanat - Down to Earth”
Isabelle Chesher, Design Digest
May 2018
Natural materials shine to make a big impact in any space.
“Tammy Kanat”
Belinda Kemp, Inside Out
May 2018
This Melbourne fibre artist is weaving an exciting new phase of her successful career
“One Artist’s Case for Keeping Your Business Deliberately Small”
Angie Fox, Collective Hub
October 2017
I think I might have been a tapestry weaver in a past life,” says Tammy Kanat, as she stands before her loom in her picturesque home studio in Melbourne’s east.
“Dreamweaver”
{Homes}
May 2017
As the sun dips down over the tall trees of south-east Melbourne at the end of a balmy summer's day, textile artist Tammy and her husband, Jonathan, can often be found around an outdoor table, talking over the day with their three teenage children.
“Tammy Kanat - Weaving a Tale”
Belle Magazine
July 2016
Textile artist Tammy Kanat is inspired by nature to create a home and workspace full of light, colour and pieces of dreams.