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Tamara DE LEMPICKA
Poland 1898–1980, emigrated to France 1918, worked in United States 1939–69, Mexico 1962–80
The telephone II (Le Téléphone II) 1930
oil on wood panel
35.0 x 27.0 cm
Wolfgang Joop Collection, London
© Tamara De Lempicka/ADAGP, Paris.
Represented by VISCOPY, Australia
Top image:
Gordon M. BUEHRIG (designer)
America 1904–1990
AUBURN AUTOMOBILE COMPANY, Auburn and Connersville, Indiana (manufacturer)
United States 1900–37
Cord 812 Westchester sedan 1937
Lycoming V8 engine, preselector 4-speed transmission, front-wheel drive
154.2 x 180.3 x 496.6 cm
Private collection, Melbourne
Photo: Predrag Cancar
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Enter the glamorous world of Art Deco in this Melbourne-exclusive blockbuster exhibition. Art Deco 1910–1939 is the first exhibition to explore Art Deco as a global phenomenon which affected cities as far apart as Paris, New York, Bombay, Shanghai and of course, Melbourne.
art after dark
Every Wednesday from 2 Jul until 1 Oct, the NGV comes alive with a variety of talks, live performances, music, and fine food and wine.
Aug Program:
Wed 6, 13, 20 & 27 Aug, 5–9pm
5–7pm DJ Viva L'amour
6–6.30pm Introductory Talk*
7–7.30pm Vaudevillian strongman and follies girl act
7.30–9pm Traditional Jazz with Cairo Club Orchestra
Entry to the NGV for art after dark is free. Admission fees apply for Art Deco 1910–1939 and Introductory Talks (6pm). $11 Student entry between 5–9pm
28 JUN – 5 OCT 08
Cost $22 Adult / $16 NGV Member / $18 Concession
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road
Principal Sponsor Mercedes-Benz
Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
ngv.vic.gov.au/artdeco
Program highlights for Art Deco include:
- Introductory Talks: Art Deco in Context*
Wed, 11am & 6pm and Sat & Sun, 11am & 2pm
- Short Course: Arts Décoratifs*
Sat 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug, 2–4pm
Speakers Amanda Dunsmore, Curator, Decorative Arts & Antiquities, NGV; Matthew Martin, Assistant Curator, Decorative Arts & Antiquities, NGV; Tracey Judd Iva, Curator, International Art Exhibitions, NGV; Kirsty Grant, Senior Curator, Australian Art, NGV; and Ruth Lyon, Lecturer, Applied Design, RMIT
- Art Deco Walk: CBD 1 (repeat)*
Sun 10 Aug, 10am–12noon
Tour Leader Kenneth Park, independent curator & scholar
- Art Deco Breakfast (repeat)*
Sat 30 Aug, 8.30am
Beat the crowds! Enjoy a light continental breakfast, followed by an illustrated Introductory Talk and exhibition viewing.
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Robert Klippel
No. 881 c. 1990
No title (No. 1326) c.1990 and works from the series
No title (No. 1232) 1980
Private collection, Sydney
© Courtesy of Andrew Klippel
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Klippel/Klippel is an exhibition by Australian sculptor Robert Klippel with a sonic response by his son, composer and producer, Andrew Klippel. This unique visual and audio experience is unlike anything that has been on display before.
Don’t forget that NGV Australia is open for Late Night Thursdays until 9pm.
7 AUG – 2 NOV 08
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
ngv.vic.gov.au/klippel
Program highlights for this exhibition include:
- Floor Talk
Fri 15 Aug, 12.30pm
Speaker Deborah Edwards, Senior Curator, Australian Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Film — Make It New: A portrait of the sculptor Robert Klippel
Sun 24 Aug, 11am & Sun 31 Aug, 3.30pm
- Special Father’s Day Event: In Conversation—Andrew Klippel & Frances Lindsay
Sun 7 Sep, 3.30pm
Andrew Klippel, son of Robert Klippel, joins Frances Lindsay, Deputy Director, NGV in conversation about his father’s work, and the process of devising a special soundscape for the Klippel/Klippel exhibition.
Cost Free (bookings essential)
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Sat 2 Aug, 9.30am–4.15pm
Sun 3 Aug, 1.30–4.15pm
Discover aspects of Goya's work and influence in this afternoon organised to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the Spanish war of independence.
Speakers Dr Stewart King, Convenor/Senior Lecturer in Spanish and Catalan Studies, Monash University; Dr Frank Heckes, Honorary Research Associate in Art History, La Trobe University; and Dr Lilit Thwaites, Honorary Associate, School of Historical and European Studies, La Trobe University
Sun 10 Aug, 3.30pm
Speaker Din Heagney, Platform Artists Group Inc and editor, Making Space: artist run initiatives in Victoria (2007)
Wed 13 Aug, 2pm
Speakers Ted Gott, Senior Curator, International Art, and Amanda Dunsmore, Curator Decorative Arts and Antiquities
Wed 20 Aug, 6 for 6.30pm
Speaker Geoffrey Edwards, Director, Geelong Gallery
*Fees apply, bookings essential
#Exhibition entry fees apply
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Persimmon café & bistro
Persimmon café & bistro, situated on the ground level and overlooking the Grollo Equiset Garden, is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch or a bistro-style dining experience. Awarding winning chef Raymond Capaldi injects creative flair into a menu that reinterprets traditional bistro cuisine. Open daily from 11am–4pm, phone 03 8620 2434.
The Tea Room
Tea lovers and sweet tooths, a space of indulgence is now yours to enjoy. The recently opened Tea Room, located on level one, offers an inspiring selection of teas and a tempting array of handmade cakes and savoury delights. The Tea Room is open from 10am–5pm (closed Tuesdays).
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