Jacopo AMIGONI
Portrait group: The singer Farinelli and friends (c. 1750-1752)
oil on canvas
172.8 x 245.1 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1950
2226-4

An Italian Afternoon

Sat 20 Sep, 12–5pm
NGV International
Free entry

Experience a taste of la dolce vita with an afternoon of all things Italian. Enjoy art, free talks, artist-led workshops, card games, and performances all set to the sounds of Italian music from past and present with coffee and cannoli available to purchase on the day.

    An Italian Afternoon is part of the NGV Italia program which celebrates Italian art, design, culture and life through events and resources all brought together for the first time within the NGV Collection.

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What’s On

Events

NGV International
DJ Sets by Disco Mediterranea

12–5pm, 20 Sep, free
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Il Dolcetto: Art Making Activity by Eleonora Arosio

12–12.45pm, 20 Sep, ticketed

(5 more dates)
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Briscola

12–4.30pm, 20 Sep, free
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Melbourne Opera: Farinelli and Friends

1.30–2pm, 20 Sep, free

(1 more date)
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Drop by Fashion Illustration with Sonia Cappellazzo

2.30–4.30pm, 20 Sep, free

Talks & Tours

Events

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Family Tour: A Journey Through Italy

12–12.30pm, 20 Sep, free
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Tour: La Dolce Vita

1–1.30pm, 20 Sep, free
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Talk: Italian Fashion from the NGV Collection

2–2.10pm, 20 Sep, free
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Talk: The Fabric of Italy with Sonia Cappellazzo

2.10–2.30pm, 20 Sep, free
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Talk: The Tale of Tiepolo

3.15–3.30pm, 20 Sep, free
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Talk: The City of Venice

3.30–3.45pm, 20 Sep, free

Italian Collection Highlights

Made in Italy – Italian Fashion from the NGV Collection

Level 3
10am–5pm

Experience four decades of fashion creativity and bold experimentation through more than fifty outfits and accessories from iconic Italian fashion houses such as Gucci, Fendi, Prada and Valentino.

Italian Paintings & Drawings

Level 1 & 2
10am–5pm

Discover Italian art across the ages as you journey from 14th century devotional paintings through opulent Baroque scenes to evocative modern portraits. Explore Italian paintings and drawings by masters such as Bellotto, Titian, Fontana, Modigliani and more.

 Venetian Glass

Level 1
10am–5pm

Venetian glass, known as cristallo by the locals, gained fame throughout the Mediterranean from the 13th century onward. It was prized for its remarkable clarity, technical mastery and delicate, transparent quality.

Gaetano Pesce Floor Lamp

Level 3
10am–5pm

Blurring the boundaries between art and design, discover 20th century Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce’s three-metre-tall interpretation of a classic desk lamp, Prototype no. 000-F for Moloch floor lamp, 1971–72.

Exhibitions

French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Drawn from the rich collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, French Impressionism presents more than 100 paintings by key figures from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist periods in late nineteenth-century France.

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Kimono

Kimono displays historically significant and visually dynamic examples of costume and fashion from Japanese history, and establishes a creative lineage to the most experimental and innovative fashion designers of today.

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Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

In this free exhibition, artist Olaf Breuning presents an adventure playground for kids to explore, be creative and share their point of view on their world.

Learn more

Food & Drink

Caffè e cannoli

Great Hall
12–4.30pm

Indulge in an afternoon treat of freshly piped Sicilian cannoli from Cannoleria, crafted with creamy ricotta, alongside a selection of coffees from Allpress Espresso, available to purchase.

Plan Your Visit

Getting Here

An Italian Afternoon is located at
NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Directions & parking

Access

Discover our Access guide for information about how the Gallery can support your requirements. Facilities for Families are also available at the Gallery.

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