NGV@RT September 2006

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Also In this issue: 2006 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award art after dark Rembrandt September Public Programs not to be missed! NGV Members What's On Subscribing & unsubscribing Heading image: Charles Blackman Triptych Alice (detail) 1957 tempera and oil on composition board 121.6 x 274.1 cm Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Purchased with assistance from the Friends of the Art Gallery, 1988 © Charles Blackman / Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney 2006		Come on a Whimsical Journey at NGV Australia Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland Delve into the imagination of Charles Blackman - one of Australia's most important living artists. Blackman first heard Lewis Carroll's extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland on a 'talking book', as his wife Barbara was suffering from progressive blindness. This inspired Blackman to produce a series of paintings of Alice moving through a tableau of irrational situations that paralleled his wife's own experiences. Following an Australia-wide search, 43 of Blackman's 46 paintings from the Alice in Wonderland series have been reunited for this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition. Date Now showing until 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 this exhibition include: Lecture: Blackman and Alice Saturday 23 Sep, 2.30pm NGV Kids - Mad Hats and Tea Parties Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28 Sep, 2.30pm Click here for What's On for Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland


Judy Watson Waanyi born 1959 two canoes 2004 pigment, pastel and synthetic polymer paint on canvas 288.0 x 212.0 cm Collection of the artist, Brisbane © Judy Watson/Licensed by VISCOPY, Sydney		2006 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award And the Award Recipient is... The 2006 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award is the fifth in the triennial series and brings together twelve of Australia's most acclaimed and inspiring artists for one of the most prestigious Australian contemporary art events. This year the $40,000 award was presented to Indigenous artist Judy Watson in recognition of her outstanding work. Click here for What's On for the 2006 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award Date Now showing until 22 October Cost Free entry Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/clemenger2006 Program highlights include: Curator Talk: Jason Smith Friday 6 Oct, 12.30pm Artist Talk: Robert Baines Saturday 7 Oct, 3pm

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; Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 Oct, 6pm & 7.30pm Picasso Breakfast Sunday 10 Sep & Saturday 23 Sep, 8:30am Picasso Family Morning Sunday 17 Sep, 9am-12 noon 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

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn Abraham's Sacrifice 1655 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne © Felton Bequest, 1933		Rembrandt - Must close September! The NGV is the proud home of the most significant collection of Rembrant etchings in the Southern Hemisphere. This is your last chance to see over 100 etchings from this great artist, before Rembrandt 1606-1669: From the Prints and Drawings Collection closes on 24 September. Date Now showing until 24 September Cost Free entry Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/rembrandt Program highlights include: Rembrandt's Drawings Thursday 31 Aug, 2pm The Presence of Rembrandt's Etchings in the Art of Picasso Thursday 14 Sep & Saturday 16 Sep, 2pm Click here for What's On for Rembrandt 1606-1669: From the Prints and Drawings Collection

September Public Programs not to be missed! Arts Victoria Open House Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 Sep Seminar: Silver in the NGV - Understanding Style & Decoration Saturday 30 Sep, 9.30am-4.30pm Philosophy Course: Civilization (Presented in conjunction with The University of Melbourne) Saturdays 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct & 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov, 2-4pm OR Wednesdays 11, 18, 25 Oct & 1, 8, 15 Nov, Thursday 23 Nov & Wednesday 29 Nov, 6-8pm

NGV Members Free tickets for new NGV Members! Join NGV Members now and receive a free ticket to Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland Click here to become a member and for full terms and conditions. Free NGV Members Viewing Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland Date Tuesday 12 Sep, 5.30pm - 7.30pm and Saturday 16 Sep, 9am - 11am Venue NGV Australia A valid Membership card will be requested to obtain entry. Should you not have your permanent card, you may obtain a temporary card from the information desk. Membership cards are not transferable and additional ID may be requested by staff. Five Reasons to Renew Your NGV Membership: See it First Save Money Save Time Be Informed Special Access Renew your membership before the card's expiry date of 30 September 2006 and receive a copy of From Paris with Love: The Graphic Arts in France from 1880s - 1950s by Alisa Bunbury. This beautifully presented 112 page catalogue normally retails for $39.95. For full Terms and Conditions please click here or phone (03) 8662 1522

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