Celebrating the opening of Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi, NGV curators host a series of conversations with fellow curators and special guests.
Introducing the remarkable creativity of Pierre Bonnard, one of France’s most celebrated twentieth century painters, the afternoon will explore the making of the exhibition, and the places, people and ideas that influenced him throughout his career.
12.30pm – 1.00pm: Curator’s Insights: Creating the Exhibition
Speakers
- Dr Miranda Wallace, Senior Curator, International Exhibition Projects, NGV
- Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator, International Art, NGV
- Meg Slater, Curator, International Exhibition Projects, NGV
1.15pm – 1.45pm: History, Beauty and the Decorative
Speakers
- Dr Miranda Wallace, Senior Curator, International Exhibition Projects, NGV
- Nick Selenitsch, Lecturer in Art, Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), The University of Melbourne
- Dr Jane Eckett, Postdoctoral Research Assistant, The University of Melbourne
2.00pm – 2.30pm: Pierre Bonnard and the Theatre of Paris
Speakers
- Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator, International Art, NGV
- Dr Bertrand Bourgeois, Senior Lecturer in French Studies, The University of Melbourne
This event will be presented in person and livestreamed.
