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Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now

Symposium
A day of papers and presentations by international and local speakers focussed on the exhibition and related themes. Speakers include Lisa Dennison, Director, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Valerie Hillings, Assistant Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Sarah Anne Johnson, artist; David Lubin; Charlotte C. Weber, Professor of Art, Wake Forest University, North Carolina; and Dr Anthony White, Lecturer, Art History Program, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne.
Date Saturday 30 Jun, 9.30am (registration from 9am)
Cost $80 / $65 NGV Member / $70 Concession / $55 Student (includes symposium, exhibition entry, morning and afternoon tea)
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International
Event code P07158

New York New York NGV Members Party
Join Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director of the National Gallery of Victoria for a brief introduction to this exhibition, then experience an exclusive viewing and enjoy fabulous canapés, drinks and live entertainment - New York style. Tickets are limited so book early.
Dates Saturday 21 Jul, 7.30–10pm
Cost $70 / $85 Guest
Venue NGV International
Event code G210707

Breakfasts
Beat the crowds! Enjoy breakfast in the Garden Restaurant, followed by an illustrated Introductory Talk in the Auditorium and exhibition viewing prior to opening hours.
Dates Saturday 28 Jul, 4 & 25 Aug and 1 Sep; Sunday 22 Jul & 23 Sep, 8.30am (doors open at 8.15am)
Cost $52 / $48 NGV Member / $42 Student / $50 Concession
Venue Garden Restaurant, NGV International (enter Garden Gate, rear NGV International, via The Arts Centre forecourt
Event code P07141

This exhibition has been organised by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York, and the
National Gallery of Victoria.

The exhibition is indemnified by the
State Government of Victoria.

Principal Sponsor Mercedes–Benz

Small Worlds: Travel photography of the nineteenth century

Floor Talk: Adventure, Travel & Desire –
19th century longing for the Orient
Join Orientalist expert Alison Inglis as she discusses the photographs in the exhibition and the impact that 19th century travel has had on western art, using examples from the NGV Collection.
Speaker Dr Alison Inglis, Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Arts, Classical Studies and Archaeology, The University of Melbourne
Date Sunday 15 Jul, 12.30pm
Cost Free
Venue Exhibition space, Level 3, NGV International

Special Offer for NGV Members

Australian Impressionism

Don’t miss one of the most important exhibitions of Australian Impressionist art to be held in decades. See over 240 iconic and much–loved works by Australia’s leading impressionist artists including Charles Conder, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton and Jane Sutherland. This exhibition must close Sunday 8 July.

Late Night Thursdays @ Fed Square
From 7 June, NGV Australia will be open until 9pm. Take advantage of the opportunity to see Australian Impressionism after hours, and visit the NGV Shop which will also be open until 9pm Thursdays.

art after dark
NGV Australia will also be open late over the last weekend of the exhibition. Enjoy the art, great food, wine and live music.
Dates Thursday 5, Friday 6 & Saturday 7 Jul, 5–9pm

Special Offer for NGV Members

Katie Pye: Clothes for Modern Lovers

NGV Kids Artcart: Fantastic Fashion
Discover the fantastic fashion designs of Katie Pye and give your kids an opportunity to design some fun clothing using a cardboard model.
Date Sundays in June, 12noon–3pm
Cost Free
Venue Foyer, Level 2, NGV Australia

After Hours Viewing
Date Friday 3 Aug, 6.30–8.30pm (6.30pm drinks, 7pm brief introduction followed by viewing)
Speaker Danielle Whitfield, Acting Curator, Australian Fashion and Textiles
Cost $30 / $45 Guest (includes refreshments & exclusive viewing)
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (enter via Atrium)
Event code G030807

Special Offer for NGV Members

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