The NGV children’s gallery is transformed into an underwater world inspired by art, having fun at the beach and looking after the environment – it is a sea adventure that welcomes the youngest and oldest of visitors to an enchanting environment created by French artist Jean Jullien.
In an exclusive opportunity offered just to NGV Members, preview the exhibition before it opens to the public and meet the Paris-based artist himself in an exclusive Artist Meet & Greet.
Members and their friends and family are welcome to join this intimate evening, which includes a private tour of the exhibition led by Jullien and NGV Curator of Children’s Programs Kate Ryan, light refreshments, and a book signing by Jullien to launch the publication that accompanies the exhibition: RIFIFI: Jean Jullien for Kids.
NGV Members enjoy discounted pricing on the publication. Pre-purchase your copy with your program ticket, or buy a copy on the night.
About the speakers:
Jean Jullien’s practice traverses painting, illustration, photography, video, costume, installations, books, posters and clothing. He has exhibited extensively around the world, including presentations in Paris, London, Los Angeles, New York and Berlin. Recent exhibitions include a large-scale public installation of sculptural graphic figures at Le Jardin des Plantes in Nantes, France (2020); a major retrospective at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul (2022); and a joint exhibition with his brother, Nicolas, at Tokyo’s Nanzuka Underground gallery (2023). He has created illustrations for The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Guardian and recently published his first self-titled monograph with global art book publisher Phaidon.
Kate Ryan, Curator of Children’s Programs, National Gallery of Victoria