| Edvard
Munch: The Frieze of Life
The
most comprehensive exhibition of works by the great Norwegian artist
Edvard Munch has opened at the NGV. His images
of existential dread, anxiety, loneliness and the complex emotions
of human sexuality have become icons of our era, including The Scream,
Anxiety, Jealousy, The Kiss, Madonna, Vampire, and The Dance of
Life. It displays 87 powerful works that span the artist's entire
oeuvre.
Date: 13 October 2004 – 12 January 2005
Location: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road
Cost: NGV Artbeat Members $7.50 Non Members $15
www.ngv.vic.gov.au/munch
Introductory
Lectures
These lectures provide an insightful overview of some of the well-known
images of Munch’s early work and an introduction to the images
he created from the early 1900s.
Date:
2pm, Wednesday 24 and Sunday 27 October 2004
Location: The Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International
Cost: $15 NGV Members, $20 Adult (includes exhibition
entry)
To Book: Phone 8662 1555. Event code: PO4115
Free
Members Viewing*
Date:
Saturday 27 November 2004
Time: 10am – 12noon
Venue: NGV International at St Kilda Road
Special Guest Speakers: Dr Ted Gott – NGV
Senior Curator of International Art and Elizabeth Cross –
Curator of this Exhibition
* NGV
Members must present a valid Membership card to obtain entry. Non-Member guests pay full
price.
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