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This Issue John Brack Not to be missed! Competition Competition Join and renew John Brack Australia 1920–1999 The bar 1954 oil on canvas 96.4 x 140.0 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased, NGV Foundation with the assistance of donors to the John Brack Appeal, 2009 © Helen Brack		John Brack – Opening Soon! Incorporating more than 150 works, this extraordinary exhibition will survey John Brack’s complete career. It will display paintings and works on paper from all of his major series, including those which have become iconic images of 20th century Australian art. 24 APR – 9 AUG 09 Cost Admission fees apply Venue Galleries 17–20, Level 3, NGV Australia NGV Members Exclusive: Preview – John Brack Thu 23 Apr, 10am–9pm (Introductory Talks: 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 6.30pm) Cost $7.50 NGV Member Preview only / $21 NGV Member Family Preview only / $12.50 NGV Member Preview with Intro Talk / $31 NGV Member Family Preview with Intro Talk NGV Members Exclusive: Floor Talk – John Brack in Retrospect Thu 23 Apr, 3pm Speaker Professor Sasha Grishin, Head of Art History, Australian National University Cost Exhibition entry NGV Members: Lecture – The Thing in Itself Sun 3 May, 2pm Helen Brack focuses on the work of her late husband. Cost $12 NGV Member / $18 Guest Short Course: John Brack Thu 7, 14, 21 & 28 May, 7–8pm Join us for this four week short course, focusing on some of the key themes in Brack’s oeuvre and presented by leading experts in the field 7 May Introduction to John Brack Speaker Kirsty Grant, Senior Curator, Australian Art, NGV 14 May The Battles of John Brack Speaker Professor Sasha Grishin, Head of Art History, Australian National University 21 May Observations on the Observer and the Observed Speaker Robert Lindsay, Director, McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park 28 May We come after the age of heroes: John Brack and the end of modern art Speaker Dr Chris McAuliffe, Director, Ian Potter Museum of Art, The University of Melbourne Cost full course $36 NGV Member / $54 Adult / $42 Concession / $30 Student Cost per lecture $12 NGV Member / $18 Adult / $14 Concession / $10 Student Mother’s Day Family Morning: John Brack Sun 10 May, 9–11am Join a family tour at 9.15am follow the trail for kids, be entertained by roving musicians, and from 10am kids can create a picture for mum with mixed media. Cost $21 NGV Member Family / $42 Family (includes exhibition fee, bookings essential)
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Visitors enjoying Art Chat during Late Night Thursdays @ NGV Australia Image: NGV Photographic Services		Not to be missed! Late Night Thursdays @ NGV Australia Thursdays, 5–9pm Cost Entry to Late Night Thursdays @ NGV Australia is free. Admission fees may apply for special exhibitions. PROGRAM Thu 16 Apr 6pm Art Chat: Daniel Adams, Victorian Finalist for Young Australian of the Year 2008, presents a young person’s perspective on the great moral issues of our time 6.30pm Performance: Ocean’s Baroque 6.30pm Virtual Tour: Comedian Hannah Gadsby BOOKED OUT Thu 23 Apr 6pm Art Chat: Jason Smith, Director, Heide Museum of Modern Art, meditates on the view from his office window and the living museum of Heide’s gardens 6.30pm Performance: Ocean’s Baroque 6.30pm Tour: Comedian Hannah Gadsby BOOKED OUT Thu 30 Apr 6pm Art Chat: Melbourne International Jazz Festival internationally renowned musicians, Nels Cline (guitarist Wilco & John Zorn) and Oren Ambarchi, critically acclaimed sound artist, discuss their work and creative music practice 6.30pm Performance: Nels Cline and Oren Ambarchi Thu 7 May 6pm Art Chat: Rod Quantock comedian, discusses photographs from the Hubble space telescope and the art of the universe 6.30pm Performance: Kutcha Edwards ‘Under the Boorong Sky’ Thu 14 May 6pm Art Chat: Dave Graney, legendary Australian songwriter and performer, discusses the art of song writing 6.30pm Performance: Dave Graney demonstrates why he is considered one of Australia's most unique performers Thu 21 May 6pm Art Chat: Declan Fay, Triple J radio host and comedian, talks about the lighter side of Year 12 6.30pm Performance: Sophie Koh, Best Female Artist in The Age EG 2008 Music Awards, and a unique and unconventional vocal talent For further information go to: Late Night Thursdays @ NGV Australia
Carlo BUGATTI Italy 1856–1940 Chair, from the Snail Room c.1902 wood, vellum, copper 97.0 x 45.0 x 40.0 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased with the assistance of Paula Fox, the NGV Women's Association and the NGV Supporters of Decorative Arts, 2008 © Carlo Bugatti/ADAGP. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia Photo: Predrag Cancar		Lecture: Fantasy Or Archaeology? Carlo Bugatti & 19th Century Decorative Design Sat 18 Apr, 2pm This lecture will provide a background and context to the extraordinary furniture designs of Carlo Bugatti by examining the work of other nineteenth-century artist-designers and architects – ranging from Eugene Viollet-le-Duc and Owen Jones to William Burges and Lawrence Alma Tadema – who sought inspiration from the art of different cultures and different times. Speaker Dr Alison Inglis, Head of Cultural Management and Deputy Head, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne Cost $12 NGV Member / $18 Adult / $14 Concession / $10 Student NGV Members: Lecture – An Evening with the Director and Dali Wed 13 May, 6 for 6.30pm Join NGV Director Dr Gerard Vaughan for exclusive insights into the 2009 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire. Cost $25 NGV Member / $35 Guest (includes refreshments on arrival) NGV Artbeat: Speed Art Thu 21 May, 6.30pm Come armed with your sense of humour and wits about you, to explore art in an exciting way. Share your observations and responses to key works of art in three minute grabs. It’s fun and snappy and a little revealing. No expertise required, only an open mind. Facilitator Deborah Ratliffe, writer Cost $20 NGV Member / $30 Guest (includes refreshments)
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		Competition – 25 double movie passes to give away! Closed for Winter (2009, 86 mins, M) Based on Georgia Blain’s critically acclaimed novel of the same title, Closed for Winter is the emotional and poetic story of a beautiful young woman, who is haunted by a tragic event in her youth. We have 25 double passes to give away. For your chance to win, send an email to artbeat@ngv.vic.gov.au with “Winter” in the subject field and include your name and postal address. Competition closes Thu 16 Apr.
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		Competition – 5 double Melbourne International Jazz Festival passes to give away! Laughing Clowns We have 5 double passes to give away to see the Laughing Clowns play at the Forum on 1 May. For your chance to win, send an email to artbeat@ngv.vic.gov.au with “Clowns” in the subject field and include your name and postal address. Competition closes Thu 16 Apr.
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