Bill HENSON
Untitled 1998/99
from the Untitled 1998/99 series
type C photograph
100.0 x 122.2 cm
Private collection
© Bill Henson
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Bill HENSON
Untitled 1990/91 (detail)
one of eighteen photographs from the Paris Opera Project 1990/91 series
type C photograph
124.0 x 124.0 cm
Collection of the artist
© Bill Henson
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Bill Henson Closing Party
This Saturday, 9 July
Farewell Bill Henson: 3 Decades of Photography with a special closing party this Saturday evening, open until midnight. Meet the artist and enjoy an evening of art and live music. Food and wine will be available from the cash bar. The élan String Quartet will play from 6–9pm and DJ Suspect from 9–11.30pm. This acclaimed exhibition must close Sunday 10 July at 5pm.
Where: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
at Federation Square
Date:Saturday 9 July, until midnight
Free Members Viewing NGV Members can enjoy a free viewing of the exhibition on the night of the closing party between 6–8pm; outside these hours, exhibition admission fees apply –
visit the website for full details and conditions
Admission: Adults $10, Concession $7, Family $22.50, NGV Members (adults) $5, NGV Member Family $12.
Student special for closing party: $5 after 5pm!
Great news for Students Students joining NGV Artbeat receive $10 off the membership fee PLUS a free ticket to Bill Henson: 3 Decades of Photography. Hurry, last days for this offer!
Principal Sponsor: Ernst & Young
Exhibition website: www.ngv.vic.gov.au/henson
More: What's On for this exhibition
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Karel DUJARDIN 1622–1678
Self-portrait
1662
oil on copper
28.5 x 22.0 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
(SK-A-190)
Abraham MIGNON 1640–1679
The overturned bouquet
c.1660–79
oil on canvas
89.0 x 72.0 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
(SK-A-267)
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Amsterdam has come to Melbourne
Dutch Masters from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam is now open. Enhance your exhibition visit with a talk, tour or family program.
Where: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Dates: Until 2 October 2005
Admission: Exhibition admission fees apply –
please
visit website for ticket details
Principal Sponsor: Mazda
Exhibition website: www.ngv.vic.gov.au/dutchmasters
Introductory Talks
Before seeing the exhibition listen to an introductory talk exploring the Dutch Masters and their painting techniques.
Dates: Every Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11am
Where: Clemenger BBDO Auditorium,
NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Admission: Adults $25, NGV Members & Concession $21
Event code: Please quote P0532
Special Seniors Offer
Every Monday, Seniors can receive an introductory talk, exhibition entry and a complimentary tea/coffee from one of the NGV International cafes for $21.
Family Mornings
Join us for an early morning exclusive family viewing, activity trail and storytelling in the Dutch Masters space, followed by practical art activities, music and traditional European children's games in the Great Hall.
Dates: Sunday 10 July & Sunday 28 August, 9am–12noon
Where: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Admission: Free with the purchase of an exhibition ticket Family $50, NGV Members Family $40
Event code: Please quote P0533
Free 17th Century Music & Dance Program
Enjoy the beautiful music of the 17th century in the NGV's 17th century gallery. Concerts include harpsichordists, lutenists, dancers and special performances by the Early Arts Guild of Victoria. Get there early to secure a seat!
Dates: Every Sunday until 25 September, 2pm
Where: 17th century Gallery, Level 2,
NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
More: What's On for this exhibition
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Goings On
What's On at
The Ian Potter Centre:
NGV Australia
What's On at
NGV International
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NAIDOC Week at NGV
(National Aboriginal Islander Day Observance Committee)
Experience the rich heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with a range of art activities and programs created to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Presented with support from the 15th Biennial Conference of the Australian Foundation of Modern Language Teachers.
Free Lecture: Albert Namatjira
Explore issues of Aboriginal assimilation and the reception of Arrernte watercolourist, Albert Namatjira. Bookings recommended.
Speaker: Dr Donna Leslie, Research Fellow, School of Art History, Cinema, Classics and Archaeology, The University of Melbourne
Date: Saturday 9 July, 12noon
Where: Theatre, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square
Event code: Please quote P0553
Free NAIDOC Week Artists Talks
Join contemporary artists when they speak about works on display in the NGV's BlueScope Steel Indigenous Galleries.
Speakers: John Wolseley (2pm), Vicki Couzens (2.30pm)
Date: Saturday 9 July, 2–3.30pm
Where: BlueScope Steel Indigenous Galleries, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square
July Artcart – Rainbow Serpent
Artcart is a perfect way for kids and families to interact with art. This month to celebrate NAIDOC week, kids will have the opportunity to find out about the Rainbow Serpent and make a Serpent puppet.
Date: Every Sunday.
Extra dates for NAIDOC week:
Monday 4 to Saturday 9 July, 12noon–3pm
Where: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square
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