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Claes Oldenburg
Soft Pay–Telephone 1963
vinyl filled with kapok, mounted on
painted wood panel
118.2 x 48.3 x 22.8 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Gift, Ruth and Philip Zierler
in memory of their dear departed son, William S. Zierler, 1980
© Courtesy Oldenburg/van Bruggen Studio,
New York
Top image:
GILBERT & GEORGE
Gilbert PROESCH
Italian 1943–
George PASSMORE
English 1942–
Waking, 1984
Photo–piece
363 x 1111 cm
Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa
© Gilbert & George, courtesy of Jay Jopling and White Cube (London)
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Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now Opens tomorrow 30 June!
Be amongst the first to see one of the most anticipated exhibitions at the NGV this winter, Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now.
For the first time in Australia and exclusive to Melbourne, this exhibition features more than 85 works by 68 artists representing 22 nationalities. This unmissable event is a who’s who of acclaimed artists from every decade, including Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Roy Lichtenstein,
Andy Warhol, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons and Cindy Sherman.
Date Until 7 Oct 2007, open daily 10am–5pm
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
art after dark
See art in a different light when NGV International comes alive for art after dark every Wednesday until 9pm. Enjoy a variety of talks, fine food and wine, plus free live performance and music. $10 entry for full-time students after 5pm on art after dark evenings.
Program highlights for this exhibition include:
- Guggenheim Collection Symposium*
A day of presentations by international and local
speakers focusing on the exhibition and related themes.
Date Saturday 30 Jun, 9.30am–4.30pm
- Introductory Talks*
Dates Saturdays & Sundays, 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.
Dates Sunday 22 Jul & Saturday 28 Jul, 8.30am (bookings essential)
Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now Accommodation Packages
For details on accommodation packages contact Sofitel Melbourne, phone 03 9653 0000 or visit www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au
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Arthur Streeton
Above us the great grave sky
1890 (detail)
National Gallery of Australia,
Canberra. Purchased, 1978
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Australian Impressionism – Hurry, final days!
Must close Sunday 8 July
Don’t miss the chance to see this beautiful exhibition, now in its final week. To celebrate, NGV Australia will remain open until 9pm for
art after dark on Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 July.
Enjoy the art during the day or extend your visit into the evening
with special programs, food, wine, cocktails and free entertainment.
Date Until 8 Jul 2007, 5pm
Cost $15 / $6 NGV Member / $10 Concession
Principal Sponsor Australian International Cultural Foundation
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/australianimpressionism
Program highlights for Australian Impressionism include:
- Australian Impressionism Breakfast*
Enjoy a delicious cooked English breakfast, followed by an illustrated Introductory Talk and exhibition viewing prior to
opening hours.
Date Sunday 1 Jul, 8.15am (bookings essential)
- art after dark Introductory Talks*
Introductory Talks available at 6pm. Special guest speaker on Thursday 5 Jul,
Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV
Dates Thursday 5, Friday 6, Saturday 7 Jul, 6pm
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July Public Programs not to be missed!
- Great Exhibitions Lecture: The American International Exhibitions*
Speaker Dr Robert Wilson, Program Coordinator
Date Monday 2 Jul, 10.30am
- Imaginary Prisons Short Talk: Surface Games – Visual Trickery in the Photographs of Vik Muniz
Speaker Maggie Finch, Assistant Curator, Photography, NGV
Date Friday 6 Jul, 12.30pm
- Kitty Kantilla Floor Talk: Kitty Kantilla and Her Singular Aesthetic
Speaker Judith Ryan, Senior Curator, Indigenous Art, NGV
Date Friday 13 Jul, 12noon
- Small Worlds 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
Date Sunday 15 Jul, 12.30pm
- Golden Screens Lecture: Golden Screens of Sōtatsu and Kōrin*
Followed by a free Shakuhachi Performance at 3.30pm in the exhibition space.
Speaker Dr Frank Heckes, Honorary Research Associate in Art History, La Trobe University
Date Sunday 22 Jul, 2.30pm
- Geoffrey Bartlett Floor Talk: Meet The Artist
Presenter Geoffrey Bartlett, artist
Date Sunday 29 Jul, 3.30pm
* 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 either Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now or 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 created for NGV Members
- 10% discount at NGV Shops, cafés and Garden Restaurant
- Free annual subscription to 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 or to join, phone 03 8662 1522 / 8620 2233 or visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au/ngvmembers
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NGV Shop at NGV International – Opens 30 June!
Visit the NGV Shop, Melbourne’s new leading art and design emporium for a brand new range of books, homeware, jewellery, stationary, kids stuff, and NGV exclusive products.
NGV Members receive a 10% discount off NGV Shop purchases.
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Support the NGV Women’s Association
The National Gallery of Victoria Women’s Association (NGVWA) is a support group established as a Council Committee by the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria.
The main purpose of the NGVWA is to support the interests, financial and otherwise, of the NGV while also bringing people into the NGV and fostering a general interest in the arts. Funds are raised through an annual program of public events.
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What's On
The Ian Potter Centre:
NGV Australia
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