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JEANNE LANVIN, Paris (couture house)
France est. 1909
Jeanne LANVIN (designer)
France 1867–1946
Evening dress 1935 winter
satin
165.0 cm (centre back); 35.0 cm (waist, flat)
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Given by Mrs L. E. Poulter, 1965 (T.340-1965)
© V&A Images/Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Top image:
Oliver BERNARD (designer)
England 1881–1939
Foyer from the Strand Palace Hotel
1930–31
glass, chrome
370.8 x 447.5 x 444.7 cm (overall)
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Accessioned, 1969 (Circ.758-1969)
© V&A Images/Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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This is your last chance to see the exclusive to Melbourne Art Deco 1910–1939 exhibition. Art Deco 1910–1939 will remain open until 9pm on Wednesday 1 October and until 10pm on Friday 3 October for art after dark. Last ticket sales Sunday 5 October at 3.30pm.
art after dark
This Wednesday and Friday during Art Deco, the NGV comes alive with a variety of talks, live performances, music, and fine food and wine.
Program:
Wed 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
Fri 3 Oct, 5–10pm
5pm DJ Viva L'amour
5pm Introductory Talk*
6pm Introductory Talk*
7pm Vaudevillian strongman and follies girl act
7pm Introductory Talk*
7.30pm Traditional Jazz with Cairo Club Orchestra
8.15pm DJ Viva L'amour
8.30pm Traditional Jazz with Cairo Club Orchestra
9.15pm DJ Viva L'amour
Entry to the NGV for art after dark is free.* Admission fees apply for Art Deco 1910–1939 and Introductory Talks. $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 (and additional times on Fri 3 Oct)
- 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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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
^ First time NGV Members only
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Gordon Walters
New Zealander 1919–1995
Tamaki II 1984
pen and brush and ink over pencil
73.4 x 57.0 cm
The Ian Brown Collection
Presented through the NGV Foundation by the Reverend Ian Brown, Founder Benefactor, 2005
© Courtesy Gordon Walters Estate
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See over 70 prints, drawings and watercolours by some of the most significant artists of the twentieth century, generously gifted to the NGV by Ian Brown. Making a mark presents highlights of Ian Brown’s gift and demonstrates the vital role collectors play in the enrichment of public art galleries.
29 AUG 08 – 8 FEB 09
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road
ngv.vic.gov.au/makingamark
Program highlights for Making a mark include:
- Lecture: Passion or Pathology? What Motivates the Great Collectors?*
Fri 24 Oct, 11am
The process of instigating and refining a significant collection is something that often evolves over time, from starting as an initial spark of interest to becoming a fully blown, life-long passion. This lecture explores possible motivations in order to consider the challenges and complexities involved in collecting art or culturally significant objects.
Speaker Dr Christopher Marshall, Senior Lecturer, Art History & Museum Studies, The University of Melbourne
- Collector Floor Talk: Building a Collection
Thu 6 Nov, 12.30pm & Sun 9 Nov, 11am
Speaker The Reverend Ian Brown, collector and donor
- Floor Talk: A Collector’s perspective on New Zealand art
Sat 29 Nov, 2pm
Speaker Zara Stanhope, independent curator and writer
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Thu 2 Oct, 5–9pm
Join us on Late Night Thursdays @ NGV Australia for an exciting new project by the Ilbijerri Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Theatre Cooperative. Spend the evening between Ilbijerri’s installation in Fed Square atrium and the Gallery, where you can hear about the work in the context of the NGV Collection and enjoy Indigenous focused live music with a glass of wine.
6–6.30pm Floor Talk Brian McKinnon, Indigenous Project Officer
6.30–8.30pm Performance Liz Cavanagh, renowned Torres Strait Islander Jazz musician
Thu 9 & Fri 10 Oct, 9.30am–5pm (registration 9am)
A two day symposium featuring local and international speakers address issues on the past, present and future of the paintings conservation profession in Australia.
Sat 11 Oct, 10am–4pm (registration 9.30am)
A unique opportunity to hear an extraordinary group of experts talk about the works in this landmark exhibition.
Saturdays, 11 Oct–29 Nov, 12noon–3pm
Kids can join in the art activities that relate to the NGV’s first exhibition for children and families. Ages 3+. Parent/carer supervision required.
Sat 18 Oct, 10am–4.30pm (registration 9.30am)
Sun 12 Oct, 3.30pm
Speaker Rose Nolan, exhibiting artist
Sun 26 Oct, 10.30am & 2pm (Playspace 11.30am–12.30pm & 3–4pm)
To coincide with Children’s Week and PGAV Open Day. The Big Game is a gigantic, fun interactive performance and play space for families. Kids participate as tokens in a huge board game, rolling enormous dice, stepping on game tiles and meeting larger-than-life characters. Made in collaboration with children from the Carlton high rise commission flats.
*Fees apply, bookings essential
#Exhibition entry fees apply
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