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John VASSOS (attributed to) (designer)
Greece 1898–1985, worked in United States 1919–85
RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA (RCA),
United States (manufacturer).
United States 1919–1987
RCA Victor special portable phonograph (1930s)
metal, plastic
20.0 x 42.0 x 43.0 cm (closed);
54.5 x 42.0 x 53.0 cm (open)
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Accessioned, 1997 (W.1-1997)
© V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Top image:
Sir Edward MAUFE (designer) England 1883–1974
Writing desk 1925
Mahogany (Swietenia sp.), Ebony
(Diospyros sp.), gesso, white gold gilding, Haldu (Haldina cordifolia), ivory, rock crystal, silk
107.0 x 134.3 x 53.0 cm
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Given by Prudence, Lady Maufe, 1968 (Circ.898–1968)
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Don’t miss your last chance to enter the glamorous world of Art Deco when the exhibition Art Deco 1910–1939 closes on Sunday 5 October. This beautiful exhibition is now remaining open until 10pm on Friday 3 October for art after dark.
art after dark
Every Wednesday during Art Deco, the NGV comes alive with a variety of talks, live performances, music, and fine food and wine.
Program:
Wed 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep & 1 Oct, 5–9pm
5pm DJ Will
6pm Introductory Talk*
7pm Hollywood glamour with Fred & Ginger dance performance
7.30pm Cabaret Classics from Weill to Gershwin with Victorian Opera's rising stars
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 (continues)*
Sat 30 Aug, 2–4pm
Speakers Kirsty Grant, Senior Curator, Australian Art, NGV, & Ruth Lyon, Lecturer, Applied Design, RMIT
- Family Morning: Art Deco*
Sun 28 Sep, 9am–11.30am
An opportunity to view the exhibition in a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy talks for kids between 9.15am and 10am, followed by art activities and music in the Great Hall.
- Art Sparks: Deco Kids
Weekends, until Sun 5 Oct, and daily Mon 22 Sep – Fri 3 Oct, 10.30am–4.30pm
Kids can become Art Deco artists when they join in the free art activities in the Deco Kids Space.
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Fri 3 Oct, 6pm & 8pm
For one night only, enjoy a two-course dinner, a glass of wine and exhibition entry to explore the Art Deco 1910–1939 exhibition. Dine in the recently refurbished Persimmon Café & Bistro overlooking the Grollo Equiset Garden. Persimmon is the perfect place to enjoy a bistro-style dining experience with a delicious menu created by award-winning chef Raymond Capaldi.
Cost $55 Adult / $50 NGV Member (includes exhibition entry)
Venue Persimmon Café & Bistro, Ground Level, NGV International.
Bookings essential phone 03 8620 2434
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Deco Detective – Submit your entry now! Free double pass to be won each week
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To celebrate Art Deco 1910–1939, the NGV is calling all Deco Detectives. Join other Deco enthusiasts from across the state in the hunt for Art Deco-influenced design. All you have to do is:
1. Find examples of Art Deco design or architecture in your area.
2. Photograph them and describe them in the downloadable Case File.
3. Add your new locations to the interactive map to share your discoveries
Locate examples of architecture (interior and exterior) in the style of Art Deco in your local area. Collect your information by completing the Case File. Share your findings by entering them on the map.
Share your findings by entering them on the map, visit ngv.vic.gov.au
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Jamie Strathairn and Amanda Worrell at NGV Members Art Deco 1910–1939 preview
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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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David McDiarmid
Australia 1952–95, lived in United States 1979–87
It's my party, and I'll die if I want to, sugar (1994)
plate 3 from the Rainbow aphorisms series 1994 computer generated colour laser print
38.0 x 28.6 cm (image)
38.8 x 29.3 cm (sheet)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1994
© Courtesy of the David McDiarmid Estate administered by VISCOPY, Australia
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Drawn from the NGV Collection of recently acquired artwork from the new century and as far back as the 1970s, Look! examines how gallery collections are fluid entities that generate new meaning over time.
Don’t forget that NGV Australia is open for Late Night Thursdays until 9pm.
17 JUL – 26 OCT 08
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
ngv.vic.gov.au/look
Program highlights for Look! include:
- Floor Talks
Sun 21 Sep, 3.30pm
Speaker Kate Rohde, exhibiting artist
Sun 12 Oct, 3.30pm
Speaker Rose Nolan, exhibiting artist
Sun 19 Oct, 3.30pm
Speaker Louise Weaver, exhibiting artist
- NGV Kids Artcart: Contemporary & Cool
Sun 31 Aug, 12noon–3pm
- Workshop: Sculpture Now*
Thu 2 Oct, 10.30am–3.30pm
During the day you will look, listen, draw, talk and construct a sculpture from found objects and have fun along the way. Ages 11–15. Fully supervised, bring your lunch.
Tutor Dale Cox, artist
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Sun 14 Sep, 3.30pm
Andrew Klippel, son of Robert Klippel, joins Frances Lindsay, Deputy Director, NGV in conversation about his late father’s work, and the process of devising a special soundscape for the Klippel/Klippel exhibition.
Speaker Andrew Klippel, artist and Frances Lindsay, Deputy Director, NGV
Cost Free (bookings essential)
Thu 11, 18 & 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 5–9pm
Join us as part of Late Night Thursdays @ NGV Australia for an exciting new project by the Ilbijerri Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Theatre Cooperative. Spend the evening between the gallery and Ilbijerri’s installation in Fed Square atrium, enjoying a range of Indigenous focused live music, performances and talks.
Sun 28 Sep, 1.30pm
Join Garth Madsen for a reading of American poetry contemporary with the 291 story and evocative of New York, including works by Hart Crane, Ezra Pound, William Carlos Williams, T.S. Eliot and Emma Lazarus’ The New Colossus, the sonnet memorialised on a plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty.
Speaker Garth Madsen, poet
Wed 8 Oct, 12noon
To coincide with the Victorian Seniors Festival.
Performers Royal Australian Navy Band
*Fees apply, bookings essential
#Exhibition entry fees apply
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