NGV@RT No.3


	Last chance to catch Caravaggio & Guy Bourdin! Darkness & Light: Caravaggio & his World Last day this Sunday, 30 May 2004 NGV International at St Kilda Road Admission fees apply www.ngv.vic.gov.au/caravaggio This weekend is your last chance to see how one man transformed Western art. Visit Darkness & Light: Caravaggio & his World. We've reduced the price of the full-colour catalogue from $49.95 to $29.95. Darkness & Light: Caravaggio & his World, is available online at NGV Shop and features iconic paintings and essays discussing the scope of Caravaggio's revolutionary vision. If you're an NGV Member you can catch Darkness & Light: Caravaggio & his World and Guy Bourdin for half price - or join NGV Members and as an introductory offer, see Darkness & Light: Caravaggio & his World or Guy Bourdin for free. Principal Sponsor Guy Bourdin Open until 6 June 2004 NGV International at St Kilda Road Admission fees apply www.ngv.vic.gov.au/guybourdin Catch the last week of Guy Bourdin and discover dark fantasies of lust consumption and desire. Principal Sponsors

	Farewell to Steve Vizard Last Wednesday (26 May) President of the NGV's Council of Trustees, Steve Vizard, announced he would not be seeing a third term as NGV chairperson. Said Mr Vizard: "It is time for someone else to guide the NGV through the next phase of its glorious history. While I am honored to have served the community for so long, now is the ideal time for a successor to help inject new vigor into the NGV. "The NGV is in great shape and has a worldwide reputation as one of the top five galleries in the world. All Victorians should be proud with our wonderful galleries on St Kilda Road and at Federation Square. With more than three million people expected to visit the two galleries this year, the public affection for the NGV has never been greater." The Premier, Mr Steve Bracks, paid tribute to Mr Vizard's years of service to the NGV. "Since his appointment in September, 1998, Steve Vizard has demonstrated his outstanding qualities of leadership and his ability to enthuse and inspire those around him. As President of the Board of Trustees of the NGV, he delivered two outstanding projects for the people of Victoria - the new NGV spaces at Federation Square and the jewel in the crown, the remodeled NGV International on St Kilda Road. "He led the Board from the early stages of both these projects and can take pride in his achievements. Steve has been generous with his time and talent and all Victorians thank him for that," said Mr Bracks. Steve Vizard's last official function will be to MC the official opening of The Impressionists: Masterpieces From the Musée d'Orsay on Wednesday, 16 June.

	Australian Visual Culture 2004 8 June to 1 August 2004 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square $2 admission at NGV www.ngv.vic.gov.au/2004 8 June to 12 September 2004 Australian Centre for the Moving Image www.acmi.net.au/2004/ 2004 is a dynamic, timely and exciting exhibition that will immerse people in the latest developments in contemporary culture. It will delight, confound, and challenge and make Federation Square more than ever, the place to visit. Frances Lindsay, Deputy Director (Australian Art), National Gallery of Victoria Over the past two years, a team of curators has been seeking out artists, new media workers and writers, mapping emerging trends on contemporary Australian art, cinema, video and digital media. Opening 8 June, 2004 will present one of the most ambitious surveys of contemporary Australian art and culture in recent history. A major collaborative project between the National Gallery of Victoria and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, 2004 explores the breadth and diversity of visual culture as it is being practised in Australia. There are seven components to this exciting exhibition spread across The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australian, ACMI, and online. For a list of artists exhibiting at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, visit the NGV's 2004 website. Principal Sponsor Exhibition Partner This project has been assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body

	Some of the greatest Impressionist paintings Only in Melbourne. Only at the NGV. The Impressionists: Masterpieces from the Museé d'Orsay 17 June to 26 September 2004 NGV International at St Kilda Road Admission fees apply www.ngv.vic.gov.au/impressionists Every movement, every style, every major artist is represented with the most outstanding examples - it just does not get any better than this. Ted Gott, Senior Curator of International Art, National Gallery of Victoria They are some of the greatest pictures in the world. It simply must not be missed, and is one of the biggest art events Australia has ever had. Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, National Gallery of Victoria For many years, exhibitions of French Impressionist paintings have attracted huge crowds, and yet in the late 19 th century, when the school first emerged as a challenge to traditional European painting, the artists and their work incurred the wrath of many critics. "What do we see in the work of those men? Nothing but an insult to the taste and intelligence of the public," wrote French critic, Emile Cajarat, at the time of the Impressionists' first show. Don't miss this extraordinary show of more than 90 masterworks from iconic artists, including paintings by Manet, Monet, van Gogh, Cézanne, Degas, Renoir, Pissarro and Toulouse-Lautrec. This is a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of profound importance, and we look forward to seeing you there. Sign up as an NGV Member now and come to an exclusive NGV Members' viewing of The Impressionists, prior to opening, on Wed 16th June 10am - 5pm. Organised by the National Gallery of Victoria and Art Exhibitions Australia Limited in collaboration with the Musée d'Orsay, Paris. Principal Sponsor

	NGV Kids: creating and loving art Every Sunday, the NGV Kids Artcart inspires young imaginations to think creatively. Suitable for kids from 4 years, there's no need to book and no fee, just come along to the Info Desk of NGV Australia at Fed Square. Take advantage of the free NGV Kids gallery trails available at any time from the Info Desk of NGV Australia at Fed Square and NGV International at St Kilda Road. Spot the animals in artwork, encourage kids to explore different aspects of art in Shape, Line and Colour, or use art to teach them their ABCs and 123s. Available from the NGV Shop, these six books have been developed by the NGV's Education staff and introduce art and learning in a fun, colourful way.

	Don't forget the great sale! NGV Members have the chance for an exclusive look at discounted NGV shop merchandise on Tuesday, 8 June, 5.30 to 9 pm in The Great Hall at St Kilda Road. Mark this date in your diary and join us for glass of champagne and nibbles to celebrate this one-off event. There will be past exhibition catalogues, postcards (10 for $1) and giftware at low, low prices. On 9 June from 10 am the sale is open to the public.

	Through art we express our concept of what nature is not - Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) art & words is one of the many publications and gift ideas at the NGV Shop. art & words reminds us of the power of great words - as well as great art - to inspire, to engage, sometimes even to amuse. In this superb little book, the thoughts of Shakespeare, Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde, Andy Warhol and others meet the NGV's International Collection. For only $9.95 it is the perfect gift. www.ngv.vic.gov.au/shop

	Support the NGV and have exclusive privileges Become an NGV Member and enjoy a wide range of discounts and exclusive privileges offered through our two magnificent galleries. Sign up as an NGV Member now and come to an exclusive NGV Member's viewing of The Impressionists, prior to opening, on Wed 16th June 10am - 5pm.

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