THE NGV IS OPEN AT NGV INTERNATIONAL AND THE IAN POTTER CENTRE: NGV AUSTRALIA, FED SQUARE.

WEARING A MASK IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED WHEN VISITING NGV

Entry to NGV is free with booked session times at NGV International

Bookings are not required to visit NGV Australia.

Information for your visit

National Gallery of Victoria
  • Tickets
  • Channel
  • What’s on
  • Collection
  • Learn
  • Store
  • Plan Your Visit
  • Join
  • العَرَبِيَّة
  • 中文
  • Deutsch
  • English
  • Español
  • Français
  • Italiano
  • 日本語
Channel

Floral Arranging Series

Learn the art of arranging flowers through the exploration of several different floral styles and seasonal bouquets, including Japanese ikebana, Australian native inspired compositions and working with florals which can be found in your own garden.

Featuring works drawn from the NGV Collection spanning several centuries, the series will explore the stories behind some of the NGV’s most significant floral inspired works by international and local artists. Curators will give insights into works by artists including Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Margaret Preston, Rosslynd Piggott and Trevor Nickolls.

Presented in partnership with Flowers Vasette, the series aims to share tips and tricks with how to make the most out of your at-home floral creations.

Supporter


Japanese Ikebana Arrangements

The first how-to episode is inspired by Japanese ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement.

Watch

Native Australian Florals | Pt 1

In this episode, with a focus on Australian native florals, we are joined by Curator of Indigenous Art, Myles Russell-Cook, who explores Indigenous artist Trevor Nickolls’ work Still life Venetian vase created in 1990.

Watch

Native Australian Florals | Pt 2

Continuing on the theme of Australian native florals, Curator of Australian Painting Beckett Rozentals explores renowned Australian artist, Margaret Preston’s much-loved painting, Flannel flowers 1938.

Watch

Garden Arrangements

Joined by special guest and renowned Australian artist Rosslynd Piggott, this episode focuses on Piggott’s work Unfolding flower-cloud space no. 2, 2005-2006 and the ways in which this work is inspired by Japanese cherry blossom.

Watch

  • Tickets
  • Channel
    • Read
    • Watch
    • Publications
    • Art Journal
    • NGV Magazine
  • What’s on
    • Tickets
    • Exhibitions
    • Events
    • Virtual Tours
  • Collection
    • Curatorial Departments
    • Conservation
    • Provenance
    • Reproductions
    • Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists
  • Learn
    • Kids
    • Teens
    • NGV School and Community Support Programs
    • Learning Resources
    • Top Arts Hub
  • Store
    • NGV design store
    • NGV design store locations
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Tickets
    • Hours & Location
    • Dining
    • Private Functions
    • Access
    • Shaw Research Library
  • About
    • Contact
    • International Audience Engagement Network (IAE)
    • Media
    • People & Careers
    • Partners & Supporters
    • Reports & Documents
  • Membership
    • Join
    • Renew
    • Premium Membership
    • Gift Membership
    • Manage account
    • What’s on for NGV Members
    • Reciprocal Benefits
    • FAQ
    • Members Contact
  • Support Us
    • Individual Donations
    • Become a Corporate Partner
    • Fundraising Events
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Subscribe to eNews
    • Manage your eNews Subscription

Follow

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • We Chat
  • Weibo
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
  • Spotify

NGV App

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • We Chat
  • Weibo
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
  • Spotify
The National Gallery of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Melbourne
  • Tickets
  • Channel
    • Read
    • Watch
    • Publications
    • Art Journal
    • NGV Magazine
  • What’s on
    • Tickets
    • Exhibitions
    • Events
    • Virtual Tours
  • Collection
    • Curatorial Departments
    • Conservation
    • Provenance
    • Reproductions
    • Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists
  • Learn
    • Kids
    • Teens
    • NGV School and Community Support Programs
    • Learning Resources
    • Top Arts Hub
  • Store
    • NGV design store
    • NGV design store locations
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Tickets
    • Hours & Location
    • Dining
    • Private Functions
    • Access
    • Shaw Research Library
  • About
    • Contact
    • International Audience Engagement Network (IAE)
    • Media
    • People & Careers
    • Partners & Supporters
    • Reports & Documents
  • Membership
    • Join
    • Renew
    • Premium Membership
    • Gift Membership
    • Manage account
    • What’s on for NGV Members
    • Reciprocal Benefits
    • FAQ
    • Members Contact
  • Support Us
    • Individual Donations
    • Become a Corporate Partner
    • Fundraising Events
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Subscribe to eNews
    • Manage your eNews Subscription

Follow

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • We Chat
  • Weibo
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
  • Spotify

NGV App

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • We Chat
  • Weibo
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
  • Spotify