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Salvador DALÍ
Spanish 1904–89, worked in United States 1940–48
Dematerialization near the nose of Nero 1947
oil on canvas
76.4 x 46.0 cm
Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VISCOPY, 2009

Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire

Go beyond your imagination this winter with Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire.  See more than 200 works across all media – paintings, drawing, watercolour, etchings, sculpture, fashion, jewellery, cinema and photography – in the first comprehensive retrospective to be staged in Australia.

13 JUN – 4 OCT 09
Cost Admission fees apply
Venue Temporary Exhibition Space 1, 2, 3, Ground Level, NGV International
Principal Partner Mercedes–Benz
ngv.vic.gov.au/dali
Exhibition organised with Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, Spain and the Salvador Dalí museum in St Petersburg, Florida. Melbourne Winter Masterpieces is a Victorian Government Initiative.

Salvador Dalí Introductory Talks

Wed, 1pm & 6pm and Sat & Sun, 12.30pm
Cost $21 NGV Member / $28 Adult / $23 Concession / $16 Student art after dark evenings only (includes exhibition entry fee)

Dalí-icious Breakfasts

Sun 26 Jul, Fri 14 & Sun 30 Aug, Sun 13 & Sat 19 Sep, 8.30am
Avoid the queues! Enjoy a light continental breakfast, followed by an illustrated Introductory Talk and early exhibition viewing.
Cost $51 NGV Member / $58 Adult / $53 Concession & Student (includes exhibition entry, doors open 8.15am, bookings essential)

Dalí art after dark

Wednesdays, Until 30 Sep
Cost Free. Exhibition entry fees apply for Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire and fees apply for Introductory Talks (6pm). Students receive $11 exhibition entry after 4pm. Last ticket sales 7.30pm. The Members Lounge is open until 8pm.

Vibrant Latin Rhythms
Wed 22 & 29 Jul, 5–9pm

  • 5.30pm & 7pm Performance: Azucar
    With a line up including some of Australia’s finest Latin and jazz musicians, the infectious grooves, fiery solos and rich vocal harmonies from Azucar invoke Dalí’s Spanish heritage. Join us for a swinging salsa lesson from 6.30pm and apply your new dance knowledge in the second set.
  • 6pm Salvador Dalí Introductory Talk (fees apply)
  • 6.30pm Salsa Dance Lesson
    With Fabio Robles & Ana Andre, Directors of Robles Dance Academy and choreographers, Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance.

High Class New York
Wed 5, 12, 19 & 26 Aug, 5–9pm

  • 5.30pm & 7pm Performance: Cairo Club Orchestra Imagine yourself into Dalí’s world of decadent parties in New York, and dance your troubles away to the sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s with the fabulous Cairo Club Orchestra.
  • 6pm Salvador Dalí Introductory Talk (fees apply)
  • 6.30pm Performance: Cath Jamison Australia’s leading female magician presents a sassy, astonishing and hilarious magic show.

NGV Members: Designing Dalí

Wed 29 Jul, 6.30pm
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what is involved in designing a blockbuster exhibition like Dalí, from designing the exhibition spaces for the placement of art works to selecting colour palettes and designing the exhibition catalogue. See the architectural model and the exhibition in miniature!
Speakers Daryl West-Moore, Manager, Exhibition Design and Jackie Robinson, Manager, Graphic Design
Cost $12 NGV Member / $18 Guest


Eric SCHAAL
German/American 1905–94
Preparatory photograph for the collage What Dalí thinks about, created for Click magazine 1942
gelatin silver photograph
25.5 x 20.5 cm
Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres
Eric Schaal © Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2009. Image rights of Salvador Dalí reserved. Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2009

  

NGV Members: Party – Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire

Sat 1 Aug, 7.30–10pm
Join us for a night of Dalí themed fun at our annual NGV Members Party. Enjoy live entertainment, food, wine and an exclusive viewing of this exhibition as it explores the life and art of one of the most colourful and influential figures of the twentieth century. Book now! Bookings must close Wed 29 July.
Dress A touch of the surreal
Cost $85 NGV Member / $95 Guest (all inclusive)


Short Course: Dalí’s World 

Sat 8, 15, 22 & 29 Aug, 2–4pm
Join us for an in-depth look into Dalí’s philosophies, interests and practice.
Cost full course $81 NGV Member / $96 Adult / $87 Concession & Student (includes afternoon tea, exhibition entry fee not included)
Cost per lecture $27 NGV Member / $32 Adult / $29 Concession & Student (includes afternoon tea)

 

 
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Image: John Brack, The Bar
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

The first John Brack retrospective to be held in more than twenty years, this exhibition surveys the artist’s complete oeuvre. Incorporating paintings and works on paper from all his major series, the exhibition also includes pictures such as The bar 1954 and Collins St., 5pm 1955, now regarded as some of the most iconic images of 20th century Australian art.

24 APR – 9 AUG 09
Cost Exhibition entry fees apply
Venue Galleries 17–20, Level 3, NGV Australia ngv.vic.gov.au/johnbrack
Indemnification for this exhibition is provided by the Victorian Government.

Lecture: Aspects of Brack

Sat 18 Jul, 3pm
Speaker Dr Christopher Heathcote, author and former Senior Art Critic, The Age
Cost $12 NGV Member / $18 Adult / $14 Concession / $10 Student

NGV Artbeat: Art Meets – John Brack

Thu 23 Jul, 6–7pm
An opportunity for younger Members to network and see some inspiring art after work.
Enjoy light refreshments and a short introduction followed by a viewing of John Brack.
Cost $30 NGV Member / $45 Guest (includes exhibition entry and refreshments)

Lecture: John Brack’s Work – Further Thoughts

Sat 25 Jul, 2pm
Speaker Helen Brack, wife of John Brack
Cost $12 NGV Member / $18 Adult / $14 Concession / $10 Student

Lecture: Reflections on John Brack

Sat 1 Aug, 2pm
Speaker Professor Sasha Grishin, Head of Art History, Australian National University
Cost $12 NGV Member / $18 Adult / $14 Concession / $10 Student

 
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Image: John Brack, Latin American Grand Final

John Brack
Australia 1920–1999
Latin American Grand Final 1969
oil on canvas
167.5 x 205.0 cm
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Purchased, 1981
© Helen Brack

  

Highlights of the month

NGV Australia Late Night Openings

Thursdays until 6 Aug, 5–9pm
Cost Entry to Late Night Openings is free. Exhibition entry fees may apply for special exhibitions.

PROGRAM

Thu 23 Jul

  • 6pm Art Chat: Don Bates and Peter Davidson, Directors of LAB architecture studio, discuss their experience designing one of Melbourne's most controversial projects. To coincide with the State of Design Festival.
  • 6.30pm Performance: Princess One Point Five

Thu 30 Jul 

  • 6pm Art Chat: Chris Kohn, Artistic Director of Arena Theatre Company and founder of Stuck Pigs Squealing Theatre, considers the importance of risk-taking in making theatre for the young and old
  • 6.30pm Performance: Nigel B. Swifte and Anita Quayle

Thu 6 Aug

  • 6pm Art Chat: Shaun Tan, acclaimed author and artist, offers an insight into the creative process behind his illustrated books
  • 6.30pm Performance: The Orb Weavers

For further information go to:
NGV Australia Late Night Openings


NGV Artbeat: Speed Art

Thu 6 Aug, 6–8pm
Back by popular demand, Speed Art is like speed dating without the dating. No art knowledge is required; all you need is an open mind as you unleash your hidden spontaneity in two-minute responses to works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries. It’s snappy and fun and a little revealing!
Facilitator Deborah Ratliff, writer
Cost $20 NGV Member / $35 Guest (includes refreshments)


NGV Members Exclusive: Preview – Building a Collection

Thu 20 Aug, 2–5pm
Cost Free (on presentation of NGV Member card at exhibition entry)
Venue Ground Level, NGV International

 
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Dates For Your Diary

 

  • Tue 25 Aug, 6 for 6.30pm NGV Members: Dalí and Food with Gabriel Gaté*
  • Sat 29 Aug, 9am–12noon & Fri 18 Sep, 5.30–9pm NGV Members: Free Viewings – Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire†
  • Sat 29 Aug, 10am NGV Members: Meet the Dalí Curator*

* Ticketed program/event, bookings essential, fees may apply
† Free on presentation of NGV Member card

 
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Competition – 10 double passes to give away!

As part of the celebrations for Put Victoria on Your Table, taste your way around Victoria’s wine regions meeting winemakers and stocking your cellar, all within the cosy confines of the Cellar Door in Crown Palladium, on Sunday 26 July 12 – 5pm. To win one of 10 double passes which includes tastings and a $10 voucher to put towards a bottle to take home, email members@ngv.vic.gov.au by Fri 17 Jul with Put Victoria on Your Table  in the subject line. Don't forget to include your name and postal address! To find out more about this festival visit melbournefoodandwine.com.au

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Competition – 50 double movie passes to giveaway!

CHÉRI (2009, 92 mins, M)
Amidst the luxury and extravagance of Paris at the height of the Belle Epoque, the young son (Rupert Friend) of a wealthy courtesan (Kathy Bates) is educated in the ways of love by a middle-aged friend of the man's mother (Michelle Pfeiffer). From Director Stephen Frears (the Queen).

We have 50 double passes to give away. To win, email artbeat@ngv.vic.gov.au with CHÉRI in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your name and postal address! Competition closes on Fri 17 Jul.

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Competition – Win a VIP experience!

Slava’s Snowshow
Culminating in a snowstorm that engulfs the entire audience, the show features the most breathtaking and beautiful visual effects you will ever experience in a theatre. Amidst an atmosphere of joyful celebration, the world’s most masterful clowning troupe delivers laugh-out-loud comedy and heartwarming poignancy.
You and three friends could win a ticket to the opening night on Thu 13 Aug with a tour poster and CD soundtrack. To win, email artbeat@ngv.vic.gov.au with Slava in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your name and postal address! Competition closes on Fri 17 Jul.

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