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Salvador DALÍ
Spanish 1904–89, worked in United States 1940–48
Three young surrealist women holding in their arms the skins of an orchestra 1936
oil on canvas
54.0 x 65.1 cm
The Salvador Dalí Museum, St Petersburg, Florida
Worldwide Rights: © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VISCOPY, 2009.
In the USA: © Salvador Dalí Museum Inc., St. Petersburg, FL, 2009
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Salvador Dalí:
Liquid Desire
Don’t miss the first comprehensive retrospective of the work of Dalí ever to be staged in Australia. Exclusive to Melbourne, Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire showcases more than 200 stunning works in all media including painting, drawing, watercolour, etchings, sculpture, fashion, jewellery, cinema and photography.
13 JUN – 4 OCT 09
Cost Admission fees apply
Venue Temporary Exhibition Space 1, 2, 3, Ground Level, NGV International
Principal Partner Mercedes–Benz
ngv.vic.gov.au/dali
Exhibition organised with Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, Spain and the Salvador Dalí museum in St Petersburg, Florida. Melbourne Winter Masterpieces is a Victorian Government Initiative.
Purchase Tickets Online
Program highlights for this exhibition include:
NGV Members: Free Viewings – Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire
Fri 18 Sep, 5.30–9pm
Cost Free (on presentation of NGV Member card at exhibition entry)
Salvador Dalí Introductory Talks
Wed, 1pm & 6pm and Sat & Sun, 12.30pm
Final weekend: Sat 3 & Sun 4 Oct 11am, 11.45am & 1.15pm.
Advance bookings strongly advised by calling 03 8662 1555, 10am-5pm daily. Take advantage of the opportunity to gain insights to the artist, his work and the exhibition. Prepare yourself for the exhibition with an illustrated introduction in the comfort of the auditorium. Exclusive group talks by appointment, conditions apply.
Cost $21 NGV Member / $28 Adult / $23 Concession / $16 Student art after dark evenings only (includes exhibition entry fee)
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International |
Salvador DALÍ
Spanish 1904–89, worked in United States 1940–48
Philippe HALSMAN
Latvian/American 1906–79, worked in France 1931–40
My hairspring 1954 (detail) from the Dalí’s mustache series
Gelatin silver photograph
30.5 x 25.4 cm
The Salvador Dalí Museum, St Petersburg, Florida. Images rights of Salvador Dalí reserved. Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2009.
© Philippe Halsman / Magnum Photos
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Dalí art after dark
Wednesdays, Until 30 Sep
Thu 1 & Fri 2 Oct, 5–9pm
Sat 3 Oct is 24 hour Dali!
At art after dark the NGV comes alive with a variety of talks, live performances, music, and fine food and wine. The program offers music and performance inspired by the life and travels of Dalí, from early jazz to the wild and flamboyant theatre of Parisian bohemia.
Cost Entry to the NGV for art after dark is free. Admission fees apply for Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire and Introductory Talks. Students receive $11 exhibition entry after 4pm. 2 for 1 tickets between midnight Sat 3 Oct and 10am on Sun 4 Oct!
Venue Ground Level, NGV International
Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire has extended opening hours in the last week – see the exhibition at art after dark Thu 1 & Fri 2 Oct 5–9pm & Sat 3 Oct is 24 hour Dali! Exhibition must close 5pm Sun 4 Oct. Last ticket sales 3pm. Visit the web site for more information.
ngv.vic.gov.au/dali/whatson
Dalí Bites: Sunday Talks
Sundays in Sep, 2–2.30pm
A series of short illustrated talks on aspects of Dalí.
Cost $9 Adult / $6 NGV Member / $7 Concession / $5 Student
- Was Dalí Spellbound? Stories of Dalí’s adventures in Hollywood
Sun 20 Sep
Speaker Laurie Benson, Curator, International Art, NGV
- Salvador Dalí and Elsa Schiaparelli: Collaborations in Surrealist Chic
Sun 27 Sep
Speaker Roger Leong, Curator, International Fashion & Textiles, NGV |
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Julie Rrap
Castaway 3 2009
digital print on archival rag paper
120.0 x 120.0cm
Collection of the artist
© Julie Rrap courtesy Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney and ARC One Gallery, Melbourne. |
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2009 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award
Fifteen of Australia’s most acclaimed artists present new work for the sixth and final Clemenger Contemporary Art Award.
Artists represented include Peter Atkins, Vivienne Binns, Stephen Bush, Destiny Deacon, Domenico de Clario, Janenne Eaton, Julie Gough, Louise Hearman, Janet Laurence, Trevor Nickolls, Dennis Nona, Scott Redford, Julie Rrap, Guan Wei and Ah Xian.
17 Sep 09 – 7 Feb 10
Cost Free
Venue Gallery 17-20, Level 3, NGV Australia
ngv.vic.gov.au/clemenger2009
NGV Members: Exclusive Preview - 2009 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award
Wed 16 Sep, 2-5pm
Cost Free (on presentation of NGV Member card at exhibition entry)
Venue NGV Australia
Floor Talk: Exhibition Introduction
Thu 17 Sep, 12.30pm
Speaker Dr Alex Baker, Senior Curator, Contemporary Art, NGV
Cost Free
Venue Exhibition space, Level 3, NGV Australia |
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Highlights of the month
Persuasion Short Talks Afternoon
Sat 19 Sep, 2.30–3.30pm
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s literature continues to beguile us through the arts of both fashion and film.
- Austenmania: Jane Austen and the Cinema
Speaker Professor John Wiltshire, Reader in English, La Trobe University
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From Mills to Frills – The Underpinnings a Textiles Conservation Treatment
Speaker Kate Douglas, Conservator, Textiles, NGV
Cost $18 Adult / $12 NGV Member / $14 Concession / $10 Student
Lecture Series: The Wedgwood 250th Anniversary
Sat 19 & 26 Sep, 10.30am–12pm
NGV International
This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the ceramic firm of Wedgwood by Josiah Wedgwood. The NGV has a substantial holding of Wedgwood ceramics and celebrates with a seminar over two weekends.
- Sat 19 Sep
Wedgwood in the Early 20th Century: Keith Murray, Eric Ravillious & Arnold Machin
Speaker Amanda Dunsmore, Curator, International Antiquities & Decorative Arts, NGV
From Pottery to Porcelain – An 18th Century Transition
Speaker Dr Matthew Martin, Assistant Curator, International Antiquities & Decorative Art, NGV
- Sat 26 Sep
Beyond Neo-Classical-Style & Design
Speaker Robyn Ives, Wedgwood Society of Australia, Melbourne
Wedgwood at the International Exhibitions
Speaker Dr Robert Wilson, Program Coordinator, NGV
Cost per morning $20 Adult / $14 NGV Member / $16 Concession / $12 Student
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International
NGV Members: Artbus – Tulips in the Dandenongs
Thu 24 Sep, 8.30am–6pm
NGV International
The Artbus takes you to the famous Tesselaar’s Tulip Festival and the sumptuous garden, Cloudehill. A little touch of Holland in the Dandenong Ranges.
Cost $75 NGV Member / $80 Guest (includes morning tea and lunch; bookings essential)
Meet Front of NGV International
Artist Floor Talk: Together Alone: Australian and New Zealand Fashion
Thu 1 Oct, 12.30pm
Speaker Doris de Pont, exhibiting artist
Cost Free
Venue Exhibition space, Level 2, NGV Australia
NGV Members: Exclusive Preview - Chinoiserie: Asia in Europe 1620 – 1840
Thu 8 Oct, 2-5pm
Cost Free (on presentation of NGV Member card at exhibition entry)
Venue NGV International
NGV Members: Visit to the Costume Collection
Thu 15 Oct & Fri 16 Oct, 9am–1pm
Join us on an adventure to hear about the history of costume in Australia. Travel by bus to a private museum in Bulleen and enjoy a talk on more than 200 years of Australian fashion, followed by a tour of the incredible costume collection which consists of 10,000 items built up over 20 years by private collector Loel Thompson.
Cost $60 NGV Member / $70 Guest (includes lunch and refreshments - bookings essential)
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Special offer – Free ACO CDs plus the chance to win an Australian Chamber Orchestra Subscription!
With trademark energy and panache, the Australian Chamber Orchestra performs masterpieces of the orchestral, choral and chamber music repertoire in the 2010 National Concert Season. Highlights include Tognetti's Mozart, Bach for Easter and Romantic Symphony.
Request a brochure and you’ll receive a free ACO CD, plus you’ll go into the draw to win a double 2010 subscription for seven Sunday afternoon concerts. Simply email your name, address and phone number to competitions@aco.com.au with ‘NGV subscription competition’ in the subject line by Monday 21 September. Only the winner will be notified.
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Competition – Win a No35
Lunch voucher!
No35 at Sofitel is located 35 floors above the Paris end of Collins Street. The restaurant serves modern cuisine using fresh local ingredients emphasizing pure flavour matched with relaxed uncomplicated service.
As an NGV Sponsor, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is delighted to give NGV Members the opportunity to win a complimentary lunch at No35 for two people. Simply log onto no35.com.au before 30 September 2009 and note in the ‘Comments’ section that you are an NGV Member. One lucky winner will receive a lunch voucher for use Monday to Friday for food only at No35 (prize valued at $84).
Only the winner will be notified.
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