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Duncan Grant
Vanessa Bell pregnant 1918
Auckland Art Gallery, Toi o Tamaki
Mackelvie Trust Collection, purchased with the assistance of the National Art Collections Fund, 1992
© Duncan Grant Estate/ Administered by DACS, London
Top image:
Tristram Hillier
Foz do Arehlo (detail) 1948
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane
Gift of the Godfrey Rivers Trust, 1950
© Tristram Hillier Estate
Administered by Bridgeman Art Library
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With over 250 works gathered from Australian and New Zealand collections, this exhibition traces the development of British art and society across six decades of tremendous innovation and change. This holiday period, wander through this extraordinary array of paintings, sculptures, watercolours, graphic art and works of decorative art..
Date 15 Nov 07 – 24 Feb 08
Cost $12 / $6 NGV Member / $10 Concession
Principal Sponsor Bank of Queensland
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Web ngv.vic.gov.au/modernbritain
Program highlights for Modern Britain 1900–1960 include:
- Watercolour Workshop*
Sat 19 Jan, 10.30am–3.30pm
Tutor Helen Cottle, artist
- Modern Britain 1900–1960 Short Talks Afternoon*
Thu 24 Jan, 2–3.30pm
– Francis Bacon
Speaker Jason Smith, Director, Monash Gallery of Art
– Private Lives, Public Tragedies: Glyn Philpot
Speaker Sophie Matthiesson, Assistant Curator, International Art
- Family Day: Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Magic#
Sun 17 Feb, 10.30am–3.30pm
Bring along a picnic, play games, paint Ted’s portrait, and be entertained by The Magic Punch and Judy Show at 11am & 1pm. Learn what it was like to be a child in Britain over 50 years ago when you join an exhibition talk at 2pm.
Modern Britain 1900-1960 Lunch Offer
After seeing the exhibition, relax in the Gallery Kitchen and enjoy a small focaccia, mince pie and a coffee/tea or hot chocolate for only $12.
Accommodation Packages
For details on accommodation packages contact Sofitel Melbourne on
03 9653 0000 or visit sofitelmelbourne.com.au
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Gordon Bennett
Notes to Basquiat (The coming of the light) 2001
Collection of the artist, Brisbane
© Courtesy of the artist
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Don’t miss your chance to explore the complex and layered work
of Gordon Bennett, one of Australia’s most critically acclaimed contemporary artists.
You can also see this important exhibition when NGV Australia remains open for Late Night Thursdays @ Fed Square until 9pm.
Date 6 Sep 07 – 16 Jan 08
Cost $10 / $5 NGV Member / $7 Concession
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
Web ngv.vic.gov.au/gordonbennett
Program highlights for Gordon Bennett include:
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Free Film: Artists Upfront – Gordon Bennett
(1997, 26 mins, unrated)
Fri 11 Jan, 1pm & Sat 12 Jan, 2.30pm
This is an episode of the series Artists Upfront.
Gordon Bennett discusses his painting and how his aboriginality affects his work
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BENGALI
Krishna and Radha (late 19th century)
Private collection
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Fall in love with Krishna’s seductive charms, mischievous tricks and heroic demon slaying in this exhibition dedicated to the god of love.
Explore Krishna narrative and worship through various forms of traditional and contemporary paintings, textiles, jewellery, sculpture and photography.
Date 6 Oct 07 – 16 Mar 08
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Web ngv.vic.gov.au/krishna
Program highlights for Krishna: Love and Devotion include:
- Family Afternoon: Krishna
Sun 20 Jan, 1–3.30pm
Hear stories about Krishna in the exhibition Krishna: Love and Devotion at 1pm and make beautiful crowns throughout the afternoon. Everyone will be entertained by the Natyalayaa dancers when they perform at 2pm.
- Performance: Dance of Love – Rasa
Sun 20 Jan, 2pm
The Natyalayaa Dance Company unravels Krishna’s beauty, pranks, dance of love (rasa) in a theatrical experience, using the traditional classical compositions to express the stories of Krishna.
- Artbus: Discover India in Melbourne*
Sat 2 Feb, 9.30am–4.30pm
Tour the Hindu Temple in Carrum Downs, enjoy an authentic Indian lunch at the Cinnamon Club Indian Brasserie in Cheltenham, and discover spice wholesaler’s outlets, the amazing Indian retail strip and sweet shops in Dandenong.
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NGV Programs not to be missed!
- NGV Kids School Holiday Activities
Check out what’s on for NGV Kids over the summer school holidays, including
art making workshops,
free drop-in activities, films and much more.
Sat 26 Jan, 11am–3.30pm
Join in the free programs on Australia Day at NGV Australia.
Highlights:
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Model Ship Building Demonstration
11am–3.30pm
Enjoy a demonstration of model ship building by The Ship Modelling
Society of Victoria Inc.
- Free Voluntary Guided Tours
11.30am & 1.30pm
Explore highlights of the NGV Collection.
- Artcart: Abstract
12noon–3pm
Discover the lively abstract paintings in the exhibition Yvonne Audette:
Different Directions 1954–1966
and arrange tissue paper and draw to
create exciting art about shapes, colour and lines. Parent/carer
supervision required. Ages 3+.
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Emu Egg Carving Demonstration
1–3pm
Discover emu egg carving with indigenous artist, Brian McKinnon.
Fri 1 Feb, 6pm
Organised to coincide with Midsumma Festival 2008
- Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar (2006, 60 mins, PG)
- The Bitch (1979, 89 mins, MA15+)
Sat 2 Feb, 2–4pm
Join us for an afternoon of focus talks on the work and life of Bertram Mackennal.
- Circe and Oceana
Speaker Geoffrey Edwards, Director, Geelong Gallery
- Home and Away: Mackennal and the Influence of New Sculpture
in Australia
Speaker Dr Juliette Peers, RMIT
- The Power of Patronage: Commissions from Nellie Melba
Speaker Patricia Fullerton, catalogue contributor
- Lecture: Albertvs Dürer Noricvs – A European artist in the context of his native city, Nuremberg*
Sun 3 Feb, 12.30pm
Speaker Dr Dagmar Eichberger, Universität Heidelberg, Germany
*Fees apply, bookings essential
#Exhibition entry fees apply
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NGV Members Preview of Modern Britain 1900–1960
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Become an NGV Member and receive
a FREE ticket to see Modern Britain
1900–1960
NGV Members enjoy exclusive benefits and an exciting calendar of events and programs.
For more information or to join, phone 03 8662 1522 / 8620 2233
or visit ngv.vic.gov.au/ngvmembers
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What’s On
The Ian Potter Centre:
NGV Australia
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For all program bookings
Ph 03 8662 1555
or enquire in person at the Information Desk
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