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Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now

Dan Flavin
Dan Flavin
Untitled (to Jan and Ron Greenberg) 1972–73
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Panza Collection
© Dan Flavin/ARS, New York. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia
Photo by David Heald © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York		   For the first time in Australia and exclusive to Melbourne, this exhibition features more than 85 works by 68 artists representing 22 nationalities. This exhibition is a who’s who of acclaimed artists from every decade, including Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons and Cindy Sherman.

Now showing daily at NGV International.

New York, New York Party
You are invited to swing the night away under a New York skyline in celebration of this year’s highly anticipated Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now. Join us for an exclusive viewing, canapés, cocktails and live entertainment.
Date Saturday 21 Jul, 7.30–10pm
Cost $70 NGV Member / $85 Guest
Venue NGV International
Event code G210707
Tickets are limited so book fast
   
Image: art after dark
Photo taken by Vicki Jones.		   art after dark
See art in a different light every Wednesday until 3 October when the NGV comes alive with a variety of talks, live performances, music, fine food, wine and cocktails until 9pm.

See www.ngv.vic.gov.au for program details

 

 

 

 
     

Claes Oldenburg
Soft Pay–Telephone 1963
vinyl filled with kapok,
mounted on
painted wood panel
118.2 x 48.3 x 22.8 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Gift, Ruth and Philip Zierler
in memory of their dear departed son, William S. Zierler, 1980
© Courtesy Oldenburg/van Bruggen Studio,
New York		  

Short Course: From Postwar to
Contemporary Art
Always wanted to make sense of postwar and contemporary art? Join us for this 4 week short course, examining key movements and artists from the post-war period to today, drawing on examples from the Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now exhibition. Includes afternoon tea.
Speaker Norbert Loeffler, Lecturer, Visual Art Theory & History, Victorian College of the Arts
Dates Saturday 21 & 28 Jul, 4 & 11 Aug, 2–4pm
Cost per lecture $25 NGV Member / $30 Guest / $27 Concession / $20 Student
Cost full course $75 NGV Member /$90 Guest / $81 Concession / $60 Student
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International
Event code P07163

NGV Members Exclusive: American
Masters Forum
Presented by the National Gallery of Victoria and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Join Oleg Caetani, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Gerard Vaughan, Director of the National Gallery of Victoria as they discuss the relationship between American composers of the twentieth century and the diversity of ideas and styles emerging in American art post 1940.
Speakers Oleg Caetani, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; Gerard Vaughan, Director, National Gallery of Victoria
Date Friday 27 Jul, 6pm for 6.30pm
Cost $45 NGV Member / $50 Guest (includes refreshments and exhibition ticket)
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International
Event code M0721

     
 

NGV Shop
  Visit Melbourne’s new leading art and design Shop for an outstanding range of products from leading Australian and International designers.  Choose from homewares, fashion accessories, stationary, kids stuff, NGV products and Australia’s most comprehensive selection of art and design books.   

Remember NGV Members receive a 10% discount off all NGV Shop purchases!

The Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now exhibition catalogue is also now available at the NGV Shop at NGV International.
NGV Members prices
$40.45 soft cover 
$53.95 hard cover
     
 

Special Offer for NGV Members

Amazing Grace
 		 

10 Free double cinema passes to see Amazing Grace
Tickets are valid for the season which commences July 26
Amazing Grace is a moving historical epic film about the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce. Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four) plays Wilberforce, a man born into the age of the Great British Empire, when the country’s influence around the globe was at its most powerful. For two decades Wilberforce became the rallying voice in Parliament behind the abolition of the Slave Trade.

To win a double pass, simply write in 25 words or less your thoughts on the Australian Impressionism exhibition. Send your response to members@ngv.vic.gov.au
   
 

Geoffrey Bartlett

Image: Geoffrey Bartlett Caged flamingo 2003 (detail)
Geoffrey Bartlett
Altar 2004-07 (detail)
Collection of the artist, Melbourne
© Courtesy of the artist
   Experience the intricate, sensual and evocative work of Melbourne sculptor, Geoffrey Bartlett. Opens 21 July until 14 October at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square.

Free Members Preview
Date Friday 20 Jul, 2–5pm
Venue NGV Australia
Note Geoffrey Bartlett will be available to answer questions in the exhibition space from 3–3.30pm

NGV Members Exclusive: Tour & Tea with Sculptor Geoffrey Bartlett
Meet Geoffrey Bartlett and gain a personal perspective about his work and career. An exhibition tour will be followed by morning tea with opportunity for discussion.
Speaker Geoffrey Bartlett, artist
Date Tuesday 24 Jul, 10–11.30am
Cost $25 NGV Member/ $35 Guest
Meet Information Desk, NGV Australia
Event code M0728

Artbus: Sculpture Tour
Geoffrey Bartlett has contributed greatly to public sculpture in Melbourne. Join Ken Scarlett and discover Bartlett's sculptures in the central city and Docklands as well as pay Geoffrey a visit in his studio. A perfect way to get to know more about public art in Melbourne and the work of this significant local artist.
Presenter Ken Scarlett, curator and writer
Date Tuesday 7 Aug, 10am–3.30pm
Cost $55 NGV Member / $60 Guest (includes a light lunch)
Meet Information Desk, NGV International
Event code P07171
     
 

Special Offer for NGV Members
Criminology
Photo: Garth Oriander.
Pictured: Bojana Novakovic and John Milhuissen Jen.		  

Malthouse Theatre – Criminology
A potent and disturbing mix of suburban excess and boredom.

NGV Members receive two tickets for the price of one to Preview performances
Preview shows are $32 for one Adult
Preview Performances: Fri 3 Aug, 7.30pm; Sat 4 Aug, 7.30pm; Tue 7 Aug, 6:30pm
Discounts must be requested at time of purchase.
Bookings
Phone Box Office 03 9685 5111 or book online: www.boxoffice.malthousetheatre.com.au
This offer is subject to availability.
   
 

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