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LEADERS COMMENT
“As Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum I am particularly delighted to be invited to collaborate with the National Gallery of Victoria on their highly successful Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series with the presentation of Art Deco 1910–1939 in Melbourne.
Historically, the V&A and the NGV have had close ties, sharing research and skills across a range of fields of study and projects. This latest collaboration marks a high point in our rich and long-standing relationship.
Art Deco 1910–1939 remains one of the most successful exhibitions the V&A has ever staged. I believe one of this exhibition’s greatest achievements has been the reassessment and restoration of works within the V&A’s collections, many of which have been transported to Melbourne as highlights of this extraordinary show.
Exhibitions of this scale and complexity do not take place without the help of an enormous amount of people and I would like to thank everyone involved in the realisation of this wonderful project at the National Gallery of Victoria.”
Mark Jones, Director, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
“Since its inception in 2004 the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series has become a much anticipated event on Victoria’s – and Australia’s – annual major events calendar. It has strengthened Melbourne’s reputation as a creative and cultural centre and has given local audiences access to some of the world’s great masterworks.
This year, on behalf of the Victorian Government, it gives me great pleasure to welcome the latest exhibition in the series, Art Deco 1910–1939 from London’s renowned Victoria and Albert Museum.
This exhibition will transport us to the glamorous heyday of Art Deco, exploring all aspects of this world-wide movement – from fashion and furniture to architecture and automobiles. Like all Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibitions, this is an pportunity exclusive to Melbourne in Australia.”
The Hon John Brumby, Premier of Victoria
“Since 2004 more than 1.1 million people have taken the opportunity to view some of the world’s best art here in Melbourne as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series – and Victorians are reaping the benefits of hosting these exhibitions.
Art Deco 1910–1939 is the sixth exhibition in the series and the fifth to be held at the National Gallery of Victoria. It is the most comprehensive exhibition ever staged on this glamorous and popular artistic style, and I have no doubt that like the earlier exhibitions it will be embraced by Victorians and visitors alike.
With more than 300 stunning Arts Deco items on display, a comprehensive public program and the return of the popular art after dark series, Art Deco 1910–1939 is set to be another Melbourne Winter Masterpieces success for Victoria.”
Lynne Kosky, Victorian Minister for the Arts
“Melbourne Winter Masterpieces has redefined art exhibitions in Australia. We are now a player on the world stage, attracting the sort of crowds and tourism that other great cities like London, New York, or Paris can call on.
The sixth exhibition in the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, Art Deco 1910–1939 will be an outstanding addition to this popular and prestigious series, and Victorian Major Events Company is delighted to be a partner in bringing this show to Melbourne.”
Brendan McClements, CEO, Victorian Major Events Company
“The NGV is delighted to host this important exhibition, and warmly thanks the Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Mark Jones, and all of our colleagues at the V&A for their support in providing this collection of major artworks for Australia. Art Deco 1910–1939 is the first major exhibition of its kind in Australia and has been expertly curated by the V&A’s Ghislaine Wood.
Although this extraordinary movement, reflecting style, taste and ideas across every conceivable medium, occurred more than three-quarters of a century ago, the Art Deco style continues to hold universal appeal, and we are confident that this exhibition will be extremely popular with audiences here in Australia.”
Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, National Gallery of Victoria
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