David SHRIGLEY<br/>
<em>Untitled</em> (2014) <!-- () --><br />

synthetic polymer paint on paper<br />
(149.0 x 106.8 cm) (image) (153.0 x 111.0 cm) (sheet)<br />
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br />
Purchased NGV Foundation with the assistance of NGV Supporters of Contemporary Art, 2015<br />
2015.45<br />
© David Shrigley. Courtesy: Stephen Friedman Gallery, London; Anton Kern, New York; BQ, Berlin
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Art : Serious Fun

Thu 27 Oct 22, 9.45am–12.30pm

David SHRIGLEY<br/> <em>Untitled</em> (2014) <!-- () --><br /> synthetic polymer paint on paper<br /> (149.0 x 106.8 cm) (image) (153.0 x 111.0 cm) (sheet)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased NGV Foundation with the assistance of NGV Supporters of Contemporary Art, 2015<br /> 2015.45<br /> © David Shrigley. Courtesy: Stephen Friedman Gallery, London; Anton Kern, New York; BQ, Berlin <!--114565-->
Past program

NGV International

Ground Level

Levels 3-6

Who said that art has to be serious?

Discover the seriously funny side of art at NGV this October. Enjoy a performance by comedian and ventriloquist Showko Showfukutei, an activity trail designed and illustrated by Melbourne artist and wordplay extraordinaire Kenny Pittock, and a fun-filled NGV educator­-led adventure in the Gallery exploring some of the NGV’s weirder and wilder artworks.

Secure your tickets to a great day out now!

This free program is presented as part of the Department of Education and Training (DET) Positive Start in 2022 initiative for Government and low fee paying non-government schools.

Duration: 2 hours 45 mins
Cost: Free. Transport subsidies are available for all regional schools. Please indicate your interest when booking.

Learning Objectives

  • Investigate the relationship between humour and art
  • Hear new perspectives and alternative stories about artworks in the NGV collection
  • Discover imaginative and authentic ways to engage with NGV artworks
Learn Primary

Start with Art is delivered in partnership with the Department of Education and Training (DET) as part of the Positive Start in 2022 initiative.

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