“A global phenomenon, there are few artists working today who can match the presence and impact of Yayoi Kusama. Narcissus Garden is an iconic work which embodies Kusama’s playful and poignant spirit.” – Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV
This year, the NGV is seeking your support to help us add Yayoi Kusama’s extraordinary work, Narcissus Garden to the Gallery’s Collection. To join us in making this important acquisition possible, we warmly invite you to support the Annual Appeal. We are sincerely grateful for donations of any size, and we thank you for your generosity.
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 the following supporters who have made leadership 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
Michael & Emily Tong
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
Installation view of Yayoi Kusama’s Narcissus Garden 1966 / 2022, Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan.
Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. © YAYOI KUSAMA.
Photo: Masatomo Moriyama
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 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