See how artists such as William Hogarth, Thomas Rowlandson and Honoré Daumier used a combination of humour and criticism to create entertaining perspectives on 18th and 19th century society.
Discover the world of John Brack, one of Australia’s greatest twentieth century artists. See over 150 paintings and works on paper from all of his major series.
Sat 28 Mar, 3–11pm
Experience a memorable evening at TarraWarra Museum of Art situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley. There will be an exclusive tour of the exhibition Revisited with guest curator Jenna Blyth. Afterwards we will be joined by Jane Scott, newly appointed director of TarraWarra Museum of Art to enjoy sunset drinks on the terrace, followed by a 2-course dinner and TarraWarra Estate wines. $20 from each ticket sold will go towards the NGV Members Fund for Art.
Cost $150 NGV Member / $165 Guest (all inclusive)
The Boat that Rocked (2009, 130 mins, M)
The Boat That Rocked is an ensemble comedy from Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones’ Diary, About a Boy, Four Weddings and a Funeral) in which the romance takes place between the young people of the '60s and pop music.
We have 10 double passes to give away.
For your chance to win, send an email to artbeat@ngv.vic.gov.au with “The Boat that Rocked” in the subject field and include your name and postal address. Competition closes Fri 20 Mar.
We have 3 double passes up for grabs for each of three different performances at this year’s Comedy Festival: Denise Scott in Number 26 (Sun 5 Apr), Justin Hamilton: Goodbye Ruby Tuesday (Wed 8 Apr) and Rod Quantock Eats Himself (Wed 8 Apr).
For your chance to win, send an email to artbeat@ngv.vic.gov.au with your nominated performance in the subject field and include your name and postal address. Competition closes Fri 20 Mar.
Experience the Highlights of China
China’s attractions are truly iconic: The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square; The Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors; the mighty Yangzi River and monumental Three Gorges Dam and of course cosmopolitan Shanghai. To celebrate Abercrombie & Kent’s sponsorship of Dressed to Rule: Imperial Robes of China, NGV Members who book a ‘Highlights of China Platinum Tour’ for travel 1 Apr – 31 Jul 09 will receive FREE internal flights within China and a FREE pre-nights accommodation at the Peninsula Beijing, plus a cabin upgrade or complimentary spa treatment on the Yangzi Explorer, all valued at $2,855 per person, twin share. Highlights of China Platinum is priced from $9,140 per person twin share. NGV Members booking direct with A&K will also receive a complimentary a la carte dinner for two at Flower Drum Restaurant, Melbourne. For more information contact info@abercrombiekent.com.au, telephone 1300 851 800 or visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au
All information is believed to be correct at time of publication. Programs subject to change without notice. Bookings recommended for all ticketed programs.
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