
Melbourne Cup Australia – The Horse In Flight, Art and Life
Through the centuries horses contributed to the cultural development of nearly every country on earth and in art, in flight and in life certainly enriched it
Through the centuries horses contributed to the cultural development of nearly every country on earth and in art, in flight and in life certainly enriched it
The Melbourne Cup, one of the richest horse races in the world attracts owners trainers jockeys and horses competing for the Melbourne Cup Trophy, made of gold
Supported by the Victoria Racing Club and Sofitel Luxury Hotels, The Horse exhibition at the NGV is full of pathos and more than a showcase for the horse as art
From ancient Greek vases to photographs and major oils on canvas with saddles, sculptures, riding gear and a Melbourne Cup the NGV explores the horse in history
Thoroughbred horses have had an interesting journey from the deserts of Arabia to Derby Day down under in Australia where they compete in the Sport of Kings
In our Melbourne Cup story we examine fashions on the field and look at how the are integral to the Melbourne Cup, contributing to Australia’s economic success
It’s the 1960’s… I am nineteen and going to the biggest social event of the year – The Melbourne Cup. My sister, a professional dressmaker, has spent two weeks making me an ensemble (yes, that’s what we called a dress and matching jacket way back then). The outfit is patterned…
In her fourth and final Spring in Marvellous Melbourne 4 Janet Walker Muses on the Melbourne Cup providing pointers to other unique events happening in the town