William Barak<br/> <em>Ceremony</em> (1898) <!-- (recto) --><br /> pencil, wash, ground wash, charcoal solution, gouache and earth pigments on paper<br /> 57.0 x 88.8 cm (image and sheet)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1962<br /> 1215B-5<br /> <!--30762-->

Welcome to Country

Sat 11 Jul, 11.30am–11.40am

William Barak<br/> <em>Ceremony</em> (1898) <!-- (recto) --><br /> pencil, wash, ground wash, charcoal solution, gouache and earth pigments on paper<br /> 57.0 x 88.8 cm (image and sheet)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1962<br /> 1215B-5<br /> <!--30762-->

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2026 NGV Annual

The NGV invites you to play a vital role in shaping the future of our Collection by supporting the acquisition of Untitled #16, 1995 by American artist Agnes Martin.

Support the appeal

Join us on the Ground Floor of The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia for a Welcome to Country by Daniel Ross from Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to officially start the day of festivities celebrating NAIDOC Week.

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PRESENTING PARTNER

The NGV gratefully acknowledges Linda Herd and the Canny Quine Foundation for their generous support.

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