NGV@RT August 2006

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Dora MAAR Picasso painting Guernica, close up 1937 Musée National Picasso, Paris © Dora Maar/ADAGP. Licensed by VISCOPY, Sydney, 2006 Also In this issue: Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland August Public Programs not to be missed! NGV Members What's On Subscribing & unsubscribing Heading image photo by Daniel Mahon		art after dark see art in a different light See art in a different light when NGV International comes alive for art after dark every Wednesday until 9pm. Explore Picasso: Love & War 1935-1945, enjoy free entertainment and relax with a drink and delicious food. Full time students can see Picasso for only $10 after 5pm on art after dark evenings. Click here for the full program Date Every Wednesday evening from 2 August, until 9pm Cost Exhibition admission fees apply $20 / $16 NGV Member & Concession Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Principal Sponsor Mazda Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/picasso Program highlights include: Introductory Talks: Picasso in Context Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11.30am; Wednesdays 1pm & 6pm (Art After Dark evenings only). From 1 Jul Picasso Afternoons: Understanding Picasso Saturdays 12 Aug, 2 & 23 Sep, 2–3.30pm Picasso Breakfast Saturday 26 Aug, 8.30am Click here for What’s On for Picasso: Love & War 1935-1945
City Dining Guide For a really special night, enjoy the City's amazing dining options before or after seeing Picasso: Love & War 1935-1945. Arts, culture and fabulous food – this is the ultimate Melbourne experience! For more information including where you can get your free copy of the pocket City Dining Guide, visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au Picasso Luncheon Indulge in an afternoon of fine food and wine at a special luncheon exploring the fascinating life and works of Picasso. Simon Plant from the Herald Sun will host a lunch with Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV. Date Wednesday 16 Aug, 12noon – 2.30pm Cost $70 including exhibition entry ticket, food, wine and refreshments Venue The Sofitel, Carillon Room, Level 1, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 Bookings Contact Sofitel Melbourne, Ph 03 9653 7744 or email: H1902-RR@accor.com Web www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au


Charles Blackman Alice in the boat 1956 Purchased 1999 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne © Charles Blackman/Licensed by VISCOPY Sydney		Coming up at NGV Australia Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland Come on a fantastic journey into the imagination of Charles Blackman – one of Australia's most important living artists. Following an Australia-wide search, see major works from Blackman's Alice in Wonderland series reunited. Date 11 August – 15 October Cost $10 / $5 NGV Member / $7 Concession Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/blackman Program highlights for August include: Floor Talk: The Alice Series Thursday 15 Aug, 12.30pm Alice in Words Sunday 20 Aug, Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28 Sep, 1.30pm Click here for What's On for Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland NGV Members Exclusive Viewing Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland Join Geoffrey Smith for an introduction and viewing of this stunning exhibition. Speaker Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art Date Friday 11 Aug, 10–10.30am morning tea, 10.30–12noon exhibition overview and viewing Cost $25 NGV Member / $35 Guest Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Event code G110806 Bookings (03) 8620 2233 or email members@ngv.vic.gov.au

August Public Programs not to be missed! Free Floor Talk: Sail the Midnight Sun c.1979 Wednesday 9 Aug, 12.30pm Happy Birthday to the Kangxi Emperor: Imperial Ceramics with Longevity Motifs Tuesday 22 Aug, 6pm for 6.30pm Lecture: The Tapestries of Coptic Egypt Monday 28 Aug, 6pm for 6.30pm Click here for details of these and other Tours & Talks at NGV International

NGV Members Join NGV Members now and receive a free ticket to Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland (opens at NGV Australia on 11 August – 15 October 2006) Click here to become a member and for full terms and conditions. Renew & Receive Renew your NGV Membership before the card expiry date of 31 July and receive a copy of From Paris with Love: The Graphic Arts in France from 1880’s – 1950’s by Alisa Bunbury, which usually retails for $39.95. Click here to renew your membership and for full terms and conditions

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