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Camille Pissarro
Washing day at Éragny 1901 (detail)
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane
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Pissarro: The First Impressionist
Now Showing!
This stunning 'must-see' exhibition opened earlier this month with a beautiful French inspired party. Often called the Father of Impressionism, Pissarro was one of the most consistently experimental and progressive of the Impressionist artists.
Date Now showing until Sunday 28 May
Cost $18 / $9 NGV Member / $12 Concession / $45 Family
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Principal Sponsor Ernst & Young
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/pissarro
Program highlights for April include:
- Pissarro Introductory Talks
- The 3 Debussy Sonatas – Flinders Quartet
- Free Films
- Pissarro Breakfasts
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Mick Kubarkku
Namarrkon, lightning spirit 1973
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
© The artist, courtesy of Maningrida Arts & Culture
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Land Marks
This powerful exhibition presents a major survey of Indigenous art and explores the continuity, re-invention and transformation of a great living tradition that is the world's oldest.
Date Now showing until Sunday 11 Jun
Cost Free admission
Venue BlueScope Steel Indigenous Galleries
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
Principal Sponsor BlueScope Steel
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/indigenous
Program highlights for April include:
- Introductory Talks
- Artist Talks
- Free Films
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Yinka Shonibare
Reverend on ice 2005 (detail)
© Yinka Shonibare, courtesy of James Cohan Gallery, New York
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22 Artists. 11 Nations. 1 Place.
2006 Contemporary Commonwealth
Presented by Festival Melbourne2006 and the 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2006 Contemporary Commonwealth features groundbreaking works by artists from Australia and countries across the Commonwealth. This exciting free exhibition is a collaboration between NGV and ACMI.
Date Now showing until 25 Jun
Cost Free admission
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square
Sponsor Festival Melbourne2006
Web www.art2006.com.au
Program highlights for April include:
- Yinka Shonibare – An Introduction from the Director
- Artist Talks
- Curator Talks
- Free Films
- National Youth Week Program
- Click here for What’s On for 2006 Contemporary Commonwealth
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Get your Fashion Fix at the NGV
If you haven’t yet seen MARTIN GRANT, Paris then get down to NGV Australia to view the spectacular works by this renowned Australian fashion designer.
Fashion program highlights for April include:
- L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival –
Highlights from this year’s LMFF
Image:
Martin Grant, Paris fashion house
Martin Grant, designer
Camel coat
2005–06 autumn-winter
Collection of Martin Grant, Paris
Photographer: Polly Borland
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Special Lecture
British Glass from the 16th–19th Centuries
Simon Cottle, European Head of British & European Ceramics & Glass, Sotheby's London, is a world renowned expert in British Glass and the leading expert on William Beilby and enamelled glass of the 18th century. Join Simon for a special lecture on the history of 16th-19th century British Glass, which compliments the NGV's outstanding decorative arts collection.
Speaker Simon Cottle, Director, European Head of British & European Ceramics & Glass, Sotheby's London
Date Monday 3 Apr, 6pm
Cost $10 (bookings essential)
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Event code P0762
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NGV Members
Renew and Receive
Renew your NGV Membership before the expiry date of 31 March and receive one free ticket per financial membership to a Members After-Hours Viewing in 2006 PLUS a beautifully presented hardcover NGV 2006 Diary. Click here to renew your membership and for full terms and conditions.
Join NGV Members today
Join NGV Members and receive a free ticket for a pay exhibition.
Click here for full details.
Exciting NGV Members Program Highlights include:
- NGV Members Travel Tour – Frescoes in Central Italy – May 2007
- Members’ Lounge Paintings: An Overview
- Members Monthly After-Hours Viewing: 2006 Contemporary Commonwealth
- Members Exclusive Preview: Mountains and Streams – Chinese Paintings from the Asian Collection
More information:
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What's On
The Ian Potter Centre:
NGV Australia
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NGV International
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For all bookings
Telephone 03 8662 1555,
email us or enquire in person at the Information Desk.
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Help the NGVWA's Acquisition Fund!
 Preview Screening - Water
The NGV Women's Association presents a special preview of Water, a film directed by Deepa Mehta and sponsored by Village Roadshow.
A deeply moving drama, this film opened the prestigious Toronto Film Festival in September 2005 and continues Deepa Mehta’s exploration of India's past.
Date Sunday 9 Apr, 6pm
Cost $25 (Includes complimentary ice cream, popcorn and soft drinks)
Venue The Jam Factory, South Yarra
Booking For further information and tickets contact Sarah Guest on (03) 9650 3448, Anne Stoney (03) 9826 2617 or Mem Kirby (03) 9804 7218
Seminar - Exploring Land Marks
Attend this one day seminar which provides insights into Contemporary Indigenous Art.
Date Wednesday 26 Apr, 10am-3pm
Cost $77 (includes refreshments and a light lunch)
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Booking For further information and tickets contact Judy Buchan on 0417 508 685 and Tania Brougham 0418 311 213.
- Click here for further information
on the NGV Women's Association
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