International

Budding artists discover the NGV Collection and create their own works of art using a variety of media. Weekend Workshops offer the flexibility to book into single or multiple sessions. Fully supervised. Please note: The workshop on Saturday 1 December will take place at NGV Australia in Federation Square. All other sessions will take place at […]

Budding artists discover the NGV Collection and create their own works of art using a variety of media. Weekend Workshops offer the flexibility to book into single or multiple sessions. Fully supervised. NGV Members exclusive sessions. Please note: The workshop on Saturday 1 December will take place at NGV Australia in Federation Square. All other sessions […]

Budding artists discover the NGV Collection and create their own works of art using a variety of media. Weekend Workshops offer the flexibility to book into single or multiple sessions. Fully supervised. Please note: The workshop on Saturday 1 December will take place at NGV Australia in Federation Square. All other sessions will take place at […]

The legend of Cleopatra has everything: opulence, power, seduction and celebrity. The audacious power plays and tumultuous love affairs of the last Queen of Egypt have captivated artists, musicians, filmmakers and writers for more than 2000 years. The Banquet of Cleopatra (1743–44) by Giambattista Tiepolo is a prized painting in the NGV Permanent Collection. Discover […]

Making sense of the bright minds that shaped Surrealism, NGV curators and special guests guide you through an accessible study of the movement and its ongoing influence on contemporary art and today’s visual culture. LEARNING OUTCOMES Introductory knowledge of the history and evolution of Surrealism Awareness of key Surrealist artists and related works in the […]

Artist and academic Charles Green takes audiences on a trip down memory lane, revealing works in the NGV Collection that were made or acquired in 1968.

Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds is a groundbreaking exhibition that features the work of Dutch artist M.C. Escher in dialogue with the work of acclaimed Japanese design studio nendo. Celebrated as a master of optical illusion, M.C. Escher created some of the most iconic images of the twentieth century. Exclusively for the NGV, […]

Julian Opie has had an enormous influence not only on contemporary art but the wider world of popular culture and design. Members are invited to preview the exhibition before it opens to the public and attend a talk by exhibition curator Simon Maidment at 2.30pm.

The horse has played an important role in the development of human civilisation and has been a continuing feature in the history of art. NGV curator Laurie Benson leads Members on a tour of the NGV Collection looking at depictions of this majestic animal and the ongoing relevance of the horse in art and culture.

The Under 4s program series invites children and families to discover the Gallery through looking and making activities. For children aged 2-4 and their parent or carer. Tickets admit one child and one adult. Any additional adults wishing to attend the program can purchase an ‘Additional Guardian’ ticket for $10 per person. For further times […]

The Under 4s program series invites children and families to discover the Gallery through looking and making activities. For children aged 2-4 and their parent or carer. Tickets admit one child and one adult. Any additional adults wishing to attend the program can purchase an ‘Additional Guardian’ ticket for $10 per person. For November’s Members […]

Tour led by artist, Phoenix Cheung. Presented in Auslan. No English interpretation is provided.