NGV@RT December 2006

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Also In this issue: Howard Arkley Juan Davila Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga December Public Programs not to be missed! NGV Members What's On Subscribing & unsubscribing Heading image: Howard Arkley Australia 1951–1999 Family home: Suburban exterior 1993 Synthetic polymer paint on canvas 203.0 × 257.0 cm Monash University Museum of Art, Melbourne 203.0 × 257.0 cm Purchased, 1994 © The Estate of Howard Arkley Licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art		Art. The perfect gift for the festive season Whether it’s a beautiful product from the NGV Shop, tickets to one of our fantastic summer exhibitions or public programs, the NGV is the perfect place to celebrate this festive season. Suburban Dreams Many of Howard Arkley’s iconic airbrushed works were inspired by the modern Australian landscape – suburbia. From the great Australian dream of home ownership to the aesthetics of decoration, interior design and architecture, his works open a window onto dazzling images of Australian culture and society Howard Arkley brings together more than 110 works from the three decades of his career, and celebrates Arkley’s singular contribution to the history of 20th–century Australian art. Date Until 25 Feb 2007 Cost $10 / $5 NGV Member / $7 Concession VenueThe Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/arkley Program highlights for Howard Arkley include: Audio Guide* Lecture: The Art of Howard Arkley with Jason Smith, exhibition curator* Saturday 2 Dec, 2.30pm Floor Talk with Jason Smith, Curator, Contemporary Art Friday 8 Dec, 12.30pm Arkley’s Art – Free Family Activity Sheet to navigate the exhibition Click here for What's On for Howard Arkley
		Jelly Beans Giveaway! Like Howard Arkley, Dulux understand the importance of colour in creating inspirational works of art. As proud sponsors of the Howard Arkley exhibition, Dulux are giving away 4 litre cans of colourful Jelly Beans. To win one of the 5 cans up for grabs, email dulux@ngv.vic.gov.au with the name of one Dulux colour used on the walls of the Howard Arkley exhibition. (Hint: visit the Dulux website). The National Gallery of Victoria respects your right to privacy. Your e-mail address will be kept confidential. Our privacy policy fully outlines the NGV’s commitment.

Juan Davila born Chile 1946, arrived Australia 1974 Guacolda del Carmen Gallardo 2004 oil on canvas 120 x 90 cm Collection: Courtesy of the artist © the artist, courtesy of Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art		Opening Today! Juan Davila This major solo exhibition examines the work of one of Australia’s most innovative and influential artists. Juan Davila’s complex, beautiful and challenging paintings are known for their interrogation of cultural, sexual and social issues. Date Until 4 Feb 2007 Cost $10 / $5 NGV Member / $7 Concession Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/davila Program highlights for Juan Davila include: Lecture: Juan Davila – from Convulsive Decoration to the Salon, with Roger Benjamin, Director, Power Institute, The University of Sydney Sunday 14 Jan, 2pm Lecture: ‘Do you know who I am’ – The Many Faces of Postcolonial Art, with Dr David Hansen, curator and writer Sunday 28 Jan, 2pm Floor Talk, with Kelly Gellatly, Curator, Contemporary Art Friday 19 Jan, 12.30pm Floor Talk: What You Don’t See Can’t Hurt You, with Justin Clemens, Deakin University Friday 2 Feb, 12.30pm Click here for What's On for Juan Davila

TEZUKA Osamu Japanese 1928–89 Title page for Jungle Emperor (Jungeru taitei) 1964 (detail) gouache 30.0 x 40.3 cm ©Tezuka Productions		Visit Astro Boy and Kimba this summer holidays Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga honours TEZUKA Osamu, heralded as an icon of the Japanese manga movement. Creating over 700 manga titles during his lifetime, his most famous characters include Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion and Space Firebird. Come and explore this amazing exhibition. Date Until 28 Jan 2007 Cost $12 / $6 NGV Member / $8 Concession Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/tezuka Program highlights for Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga include: Manga Drawing Demonstration with Oztaku artists Saturday 13 Jan, 11am–1pm Workshop: Introduction to Manga Drawing* Sunday 14 Jan, 10.30am & 1.30pm Anime Mini Film Festival Sunday 21 Jan, 10.30am, 1pm & 3pm NGV Kids School Holiday Program From Monday 15 Jan Click here for What's On for Tezuka


December Public Programs not to be missed! NGV Kids Artcart: Hats, Hats, Hats! Sunday 3, 10, 17 Dec, 12noon–3pm Craft Victoria Annual Lecture – Shoes: A History from Sandals to Sneakers* Speaker: Dr Peter McNeil, Professor of Design History & Directory of Research (Design), University of Technology, Sydney Wednesday 6 Dec, 6.30pm Joining the Chorus Choir Christmas Performance Presented in conjunction with the Department of Education & Training Saturday 9 Dec, 12.30pm & 1.30pm NGV Kids Family Morning: Celebrate the NGV Garden, with a Christmas Performance by the Australian Youth Choir Sunday 10 Dec, 10.30am–1.30pm Floor Talk: 20th Century Chairs, with Amanda Dunsmore, Curator, Decorative Arts & Antiquities Wednesday 13 Dec, 12.30pm Christmas Concert: Handel’s Messiah, by The Kenja Melbourne Choir Saturday 16 Dec, 12noon *Fees apply. Bookings essential.

NGV Members After Hours Viewing - Howard Arkley Due to the overwhelming response to the first NGV Members viewing of the Howard Arkley exhibition, another special night has been scheduled for those who missed out. Enjoy Friday night drinks with your fellow NGV Members, followed by an exhibition overview and private exhibition viewing. Speaker Jason Smith, Curator, Contemporary Art Date Friday 15 Dec, 6.30pm refreshments, 7pm presentation and viewing Cost $30 NGV Member / $45 Member Guest Event code G171106 Bookings 03 8662 1522 or 03 8620 2233
NGV Members Christmas Party – In the Grollo Equiset Garden Celebrate the festive season in the beautiful surrounds of the newly refurbished Grollo Equiset Garden. NGV Members attending the party will receive a one–off 20% discount on all merchandise at the NGV Shop. The author of the McCullough Encyclopaedia of Australian Art, Susan McCullough, will also be present to personally sign the special edition NGV Members copy. View the beautiful Picture to Print exhibition, enjoy a live jazz band, beverages and delicious food. Date Thursday 7 Dec, 6.30–9pm Cost $65 NGV Member / $80 NGV Member Guest Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Event code G071206 Five Reasons to Renew Your NGV Membership: See it First! Save Money! Save Time! Be Informed! Special Access! Renew Now and Receive* All NGV Members with a card expiry date of 31 January 2007, who renew by this date, will receive a FREE copy of Decorative Arts in the International Collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. This beautifully presented 128 page publication was released to celebrate the re–opening of NGV International in 2003 and retails for $44.95 Click here for Terms and Conditions of renewal offer

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