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Above image:
Tom Roberts
Shearing the rams 1890 (detail)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1932
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This winter, head inside the NGV to see …
Australian Impressionism
Don’t miss one of the most important exhibitions of Australian Impressionist art to be held in decades.
See over 240 iconic and
much-loved works by Australia’s leading impressionist artists
including Charles Conder,
Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts,
Arthur Streeton and Jane Sutherland.
Date Until 8 Jul 2007
Cost $15 / $6 NGV Member / $10 Concession
Principal Sponsor Australian International Cultural Foundation
VenueThe Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/australianimpressionism
Special Offer!
To celebrate the launch of Late Night Thursdays @ Fed Square,
the NGV is offering two tickets to see the beautiful exhibition
Australian Impressionism for the price of one on Thursday 7 June, between 5-9pm.^
art after dark
See Australian Impressionism after dark and enjoy the art,
great food, wine and music when NGV Australia stays
open until
9pm Thursday 5, Friday 6 & Saturday 7 July.
^Adult, Concession and NGV Member single tickets only. Valid only between 5-9pm Thursday 7 June.
Program highlights for Australian Impressionism include:
- Australian Impressionism Short Talk Afternoon*
Broad Horizons: Framing Australian Impressionism
Holly McGowan–Jackson, Senior Conservator,
Frames & Furniture, NGV
The Conservator’s Eye: Insights into Australian
Impressionist Paintings,
Michael Varcoe–Cocks,
Conservator, Paintings, 1850–1950, NGV
Saturday 2 Jun, 2–2.30pm
- Australian Impressionism Breakfast*
Enjoy a delicious cooked English breakfast,
followed by
an illustrated Introductory Talk and exhibition viewing
prior to opening hours.
Saturday 16, 23 Jun and Sunday 1 Jul, 8.15am
- art after dark Introductory Talks*
Special guest speaker on Thursday 5 Jul,
Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV
Thursday 5, Friday 6 & Saturday 7 Jul, 6pm
- Family Trail: First Impressions #
Introducing Australian Impressionism to children.
Collect from the Information Desk, NGV Australia.
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Katie Pye
fashion artist, born Australia 1952
Kabuki 1979 (detail)
(Model Susan Norrie)
Collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Photographer John Lethbridge
Image courtesy of Katie Pye
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Katie Pye: Clothes for Modern Lovers
Straddling the boundaries between art and fashion, Katie Pye was
an Australian fashion innovator throughout the 1980s. This exhibition features over 25 outfits from the NGV Collection alongside contextual photography and video works.
Date Until 13 Jan 2008
Cost Free entry
Principal Sponsor Myer
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/katiepye
Program highlights for Katie Pye include:
- Floor Talk
Speaker: Danielle Whitfield, Acting Curator, Australian
Fashion & Textiles, NGV
Friday 8 Jun, 12.30pm
- NGV Kids Artcart: Fantastic Fashion
Discover the fantastic fashion designs of Katie Pye then design some fun clothing for the latest NGV Kids’ cardboard model
(ages 3+ years).
Sunday 3, 10, 17 & 24 Jun, 12noon–3pm
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Maxime Du Camp
French 1822–94
Peristyle of the Palace of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, Thebes (detail) (1849–51, printed 1852)
salted paper photograph
15.7 x 21.0 cm (image and sheet)
Purchased, 1983 |
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Small Worlds: Travel photography of the nineteenth century
This exhibition brings together 19th century photographs and albums
that document far-ranging travels popularised in the West, from the ‘eternal cities’ of Europe, to mystical sites of the East, and romanticised, picturesque ruins of Great Britain.
Date Until 30 Sep 2007
Cost Entry is free
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/smallworlds
Program highlights for Small Worlds include:
- Free Film: A Room With A View (1985, 117 mins, PG)
Sunday 10 Jun, 1.30pm
- Floor Talk: Adventure, Travel & Desire – 19th century longing
for the Orient
Speaker: Dr Alison Inglis, Senior Lecturer, School of Art History, Cinema, Classics & Archaeology, The University of Melbourne
Sunday 15 Jul, 12.30pm
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Dan Flavin
American 1933–96
untitled (to Jan and Ron Greenberg) 1972–73
yellow and green fluorescent light, edition 1/3
246.4 x 213.4 x 25.4 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum,
New York
Panza Collection
© Dan Flavin/ARS, New York. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia
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Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now
Opening 30 June!
This year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces blockbuster, Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now opens at NGV International Saturday 30 June!
Date 30 Jun – 7 Oct 2007, open daily
Cost $20 / $16 NGV Member / $16 Concession
Principal Sponsor Mercedes–Benz
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/guggenheim
Program highlights for Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now include:
- Guggenheim Collection Symposium*
A full day of presentations by local and international speakers focusing on the exhibition and related themes.
Speakers include Lisa Dennison, Director, Guggenheim Museum, New York; Valerie Hillings, Assistant Curator, Guggenheim Museum,
New York and Sarah Anne Johnson, artist.
Saturday 30 Jun, 9.30am–4.30pm
- Guggenheim Collection Introductory Talks*
Saturday & Sunday, 1pm (from 1 Jul); Wednesdays 1pm & 6pm
- Guggenheim Collection Breakfasts*
Beat the crowds! Enjoy breakfast, followed by an illustrated Introductory Talk and exhibition viewing prior to opening hours.
Sunday 22 Jul & Saturday 28 Jul, 8.30am
- Family Trail: What will you find in the Guggenheim? #
An introduction for children to Guggenheim Collection:
1940s to Now.
Collect from the Information Desk, NGV International
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June Public Programs not to be missed!
- Golden Screens Seminar*
This seminar brings together four Asian art experts who will explore various aspects of byobu
(folding screen), including their decoration and their function within the Japanese house.
Sunday 3 Jun, 12.30–4.45pm
- Imaginary Prisons Lecture: Piranesi’s Creative Imagination*
Speaker: Associate Professor David Marshall, The School of Art History, Cinema,
Classics & Archaeology, The University of Melbourne
Thursday 7 Jun, 12noon
- The Archibald Prize 07: Portraits of Kids by Kids
Visit the Archibald Prize 2007 at Myer Mural Hall to see the variety of
portraits on display then draw a portrait with NGV staff (ages 3+ years).
Saturday 9, 16 & 23 Jun, 1–3pm
- Asian Art Evening Lecture: European Missionary Artists
at the Chinese Court
& Fabulous Fish on Chinese Ceramics*
Speaker: Rosemary Scott, International Academic Director to the
Asian Art Departments, Christie’s
Tuesday 12 Jun, 6pm
- Lecture: French Impressionism – Development and Transformation*
To coincide with French Rendezvous 2007.
Speaker: Dr Anthony White, Lecturer, Art History Program, The University of Melbourne
Saturday 16 Jun, 12.30pm
- Kitty Kantilla: Julie Gough in Conversation*
Join Judith Ryan as she chats with Julie Gough about her art practice.
Speakers: Julie Gough, artist and Judith Ryan, Senior Curator, Indigenous Art, NGV
Sunday 24 Jun, 3pm
* Fees apply, bookings essential
# Exhibition entry fees apply
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Become an NGV Member
NGV Members exclusive exhibition viewing, Australian ImpressionismJoin NGV Members now and receive a FREE ticket to see the beautiful exhibition, Australian Impressionism.
NGV Members enjoy exclusive benefits and an exciting calendar of events.
Benefits include:
- Exclusive Previews of selected pay exhibitions
- Free Members Viewings of selected pay exhibitions at nominated times
- Exclusive Members parties
- Access to an extensive calendar of lectures, courses and activities tailored to NGV Members
- 10% discount at NGV Shops, cafés and Garden Restaurant
- Free annual subscription to the bi-monthly Gallery magazine
- Updates and special offers via the NGV Members e-newsletter
- Access to NGV Members Lounge at both Galleries with complimentary tea and coffee
- Reciprocal benefits at major interstate and overseas galleries
For more information phone 03 8662 1522 / 8620 2233 or visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au/ngvmembers
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NGV Shop
The NGV International Shop is currently undergoing an exciting transformation.
We will reopen to the public in July 2007 with an expanded range of product, just in time for this year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now.
Please visit our temporary shop or the NGV Shop at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, located at Federation Square.
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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 program bookings
Ph (03) 8662 1555
or enquire in person at the Information Desk.
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