NGV Friday Nights: Pierre Bonnard

UNTIL 6 OCT | 6–10PM

Music sounds better on a Friday night. After another sell-out season, NGV Friday Nights returns for the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces^® exhibition, Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi.

Don some colour, dance to Melbourne’s best bands and DJs, dine on French-inspired cuisine, and experience the iridescent works of beloved French painter Pierre Bonnard – immersed within the contemporary designs of award-winning Paris-based architect and icon India Mahdavi.

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EXHIBITION

Pierre Bonnard Designed by India Mahdavi

See the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces^® exhibition that celebrates Pierre Bonnard’s colourful paintings immersed in a setting by award winning Paris-based designer India Mahdavi. Developed in partnership with Musée d’Orsay, Paris, Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi features more than 100 works by the celebrated French artist, spanning the late nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century. Paintings, drawings, photographs and early cinema will bring France to life with startling beauty and vivid colour.

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EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a relaxed Drop-by Drawing session inspired by Pierre Bonnard’s colourful paintings and India Mahdavi’s exhibition design. Hosted by Melbourne based artists who will guide you in a range of drawing activities designed to hone your creative skills. These activities will happen over three sessions throughout the NGV Friday Nights Season are not to be missed.

Libby Haines
Drop-by Drawing
Fri 14 Jul
6–8pm
Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi exhibition space

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Emma Creasey
Drop-by Drawing
Fri 4 Aug
6–8pm
Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi exhibition space

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Madeleine Palmer
Drop-by Drawing
Fri 15 Sep
6–8pm
Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi exhibition space

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PERSPECTIVE.
BY MIMCO

Mimco presents a bold installation of texture and colour in-celebration of their latest accessory collection, and the iridescent works you’ll see in the 2023 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces^®: Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi exhibition when visiting NGV Friday Nights.

BARS & DINING

Inspired by regional French flavours, the Yering Station Wine Bar in Great Hall and Pommery Champagne Bar in Gallery Kitchen will serve a menu to warm you up, including cheese boards, gruyere croquettes, cassoulet and sweet profiteroles.

Yering Station Wine Bar

Visit the Yering Station Wine Bar in the Great Hall to enjoy fine wines from the Yarra Valley or a memorable wine tasting experience including varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.

Pommery Champagne Bar

Enjoy your Friday Night with elegance in the Pommery Champagne Bar in Gallery Kitchen. Indulge in the contemporary Pommery POPs or go traditional with the iconic Brut Royal. Either way, delight guaranteed!

EVENT INFO

Getting here

NGV Friday Nights is located at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne between 6–10pm.

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Public Transport
There are a variety of public transport options available with accessible tram stops located directly outside NGV International on St Kilda Road. Visit the Public Transport Victoria website to search transport options for your journey.

By Car
Free street parking is available outside the Arts Centre Melbourne on St Kilda Road and paid parking is available at the Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Ballet Centre. Taxi and ride share drop off points are located outside the Arts Centre Melbourne. Open in maps to search the best route for your journey.