Spotlight on the 2024 NGV Annual Appeal

Join NGV Assistant Director, Curatorial and Audience Engagement, Donna McColm and NGV Senior Curator of Asian Art, Wayne Crothers as they discuss the incredible opportunity to acquire Yayoi Kusama’s extraordinary work Narcissus Garden. This definitive work by the renowned artist and its acquisition for the NGV will enrich our Collection for generations to come.

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We warmly invite you to support this appeal and we are truly grateful for donations of any size to make this acquisition possible. Thank you for your support.

If you would like further information about supporting this acquisition, please contact the NGV Foundation team on (+61 3) 8620 2415 or ngv.foundation@ngv.vic.gov.au.

The NGV warmly thanks all supporters who have made gifts to help secure this significant work.

Leadership Gifts
Decjuba Foundation
Shirley Hsieh and Susan Lin
Paula Fox AO & the Fox Family
The Neilson Foundation
Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation
Tim Fairfax AC & Gina Fairfax AC
John Higgins AO & Jodie Maunder
King Family Foundation
The Neumann Auster Family
Chris Thomas AM & Cheryl Thomas
Donors to the 2024 NGV Foundation Annual Dinner
Donors to the 2024 NGV Annual Appeal
 
Bagôt Gjergja Foundation
Suzanne Kirkham
Rosemary & Nora Merralls
Carolyn Stubbs OAM, Mark Gavin and Michael Gavin
John Fast & Jenny Fast
John Bates & Lorraine Bates
Betsy Polasek & Ollie Polasek Endowment
Lisa Gay & Ric West
Lisa Ring
Anita Simon
Peter and Celia Sitch Family Charitable Foundation
Ralph Ward-Ambler AM & Barbara Ward-Ambler
Robyn Wilson & Ross Wilson

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DONATE TODAY

We warmly welcome donations of any amount and thank you for considering a donation to ensure this work will remain in the NGV Collection for visitors to enjoy now and into the future.

All donations of $2 or over are tax deductible.

If you are interested in making a significant gift to this campaign, please contact the NGV Foundation on +61 (0)3 86202415 or ngv.foundation@ngv.vic.gov.au.

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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

In December 2024, the National Gallery of Victoria celebrates the illustrious career of iconic contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, with an exclusive world-premiere exhibition, spanning over eight decades of practice.

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