Romulus Folio @ The Gladstone
At The Intersection Of Contemporary Art, Design & Myth
Romulus Folio at The Gladstone
Romulus Folio is an independent contemporary exhibition platform operating at the intersection of art, design, and architecture in South Melbourne.
The gallery presents a tightly curated program of materially driven practices with an emphasis on spatial installation, architectural dialogue, and collector engagement.
Location
55 Gladstone Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Open Wednesday 12–7pm
Saturday & Sunday 12–5pm
Private viewings by appointment
The Exhibition Program
Romulus Folio delivers a disciplined annual exhibition schedule anchored by large-scale installation projects, collaborative commissions, and focused solo presentations.
The gallery’s curatorial framework prioritises:
• Material experimentation and sculptural surface
• Site-responsive installation strategies
• Intersections between contemporary art and design
• Collectors seeking immersive and architectonic works
Monthly vernissages function as structured collector previews, facilitating direct acquisition pathways and professional dialogue.
Studio & Installation Practice
The gallery integrates an active working studio within the exhibition space, enabling audiences and collectors to engage with process alongside resolved works.
This hybrid model supports:
• Large-scale production
• Installation testing
• Commission development
• Spatial experimentation
Romulus Folio operates as both presentation platform and research site, strengthening the relationship between concept, material, and environment.
Monthly Vernissage & Collector Previews.
Romulus Folio presents high-frequency exhibition openings in strategic alignment with The Gladstone social nights, establishing a refined interface between residential audiences and the contemporary art market. These curated preview events function as key activation points within our exhibition program, cultivating collector engagement, professional dialogue and direct acquisition pathways.
Collaborations & Architectural Dialogue
Romulus Folio actively collaborates with designers and spatial practitioners to produce installation-led works that extend beyond the traditional wall format.
These projects position art as a structural component within architectural environments rather than decorative adjunct.
Romulus Folio Gallery at The Gladstone was initially supported by FB IDEAs through a three-month activation period from April to June 2025, with a program grant of AUD $25,000 supporting the gallery’s early establishment and first exhibitions and events. Since June 30 2025, the exhibitions, workshops and cultural programming delivered in the Gladstone lobby have continued independently through Romulus Folio Gallery, supported through substantial in-kind labour, programming and financial contribution from the Romulus founders.