NGV: 2018 Architecture Commission – Doubleground Unveiled
My visit to the Grollo Equiset Garden at the NGV to view its 2018 Architectural Commission Doubleground was all in all an experience to both admire and treasure
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MoMA at NGV: 130 years of Modern and Contemporary Art, Opens
The exhibition from MoMA New York on show at NGV International until October 7, 2018 captures the je ne sais quoi of the eternal; a grand conversation of ideas
MEL & NYC Winter Festival 2018 – Tell a Tale of Two Cities
This winter, coinciding with MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art in Melbourne, citizens can celebrate tales of two of the world’s great cities
Mother’s Day Suggestions: Special Treats Making Memories
Mother’s Day in modern times is meant to honour the woman who gave you birth and to thank her for the myriad of ways she has, and still contributes to your life
NGV Triennial – Artist Xu Zhen, Knocking Our Socks Off!
Eternity Buddah in Nirvana a sculptural work by Chinese artist Xu Zhen commissioned for the NGV Triennial promotes cross-cultural understanding and appreciation
Buddha’s Smile – NGV Exhibition Review by Derek Parker
The NGV has brought together key works from its own collection for the exhibition Buddha’s Smile, ranging from centuries-old antiquities to contemporary works
Bill Henson: Boldly Begins NGV Festival of Photography 2017
Works by Melbourne photographic artist Bill Henson are now on show in a solo exhibition that boldly begins NGV Festival of Photography – until August 27, 2017
Dr Wolf Burchard: A Royal Focus – Australian Visit in 2017
Visiting Australia in Autumn art & design historian Dr Wolf Burchard gives talks about the Chateau Versailles at NGA, NGV, TDRF Adelaide & National Trust Sydney
Van Gogh and the Seasons: NGV Melbourne, Winter Masterpieces
Van Gogh and the Seasons for Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2017 at the National Gallery Victoria reveals how the artist sought solace in the beauty of nature
The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture at NGV
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will present a never-before-seen exhibition The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture, August 27 to November 7, 2017
Valuing Arts and Creativity in Australia – Challenging Times
The value of arts and creativity in Australian life is way beyond life style choices, it helps innovate collaborations, leading to academic and economic benefit
Human Kind – English and Australian Identity, 1700 – 1914
Human Kind, transforming identity in British and Australian portraits 1700-1914 is the title of a four day conference, September 8 – 11, 2016 held in Melbourne
Edgar Degas at NGV International – Patterns, Passion & Pain
This winter at NGV International in Melbourne, the exhibition Degas: A New Vision will showcase the ‘voyeuristic glamour’ of his innovative works during his age
Tony Ellwood, Director, NGV – Transforming Melbourne Now
Recently Carolyn McDowall interviewed the accomplished Tony Ellwood Director National Gallery of Victoria about his journey in the arts past, present and future
The Horse: Sensational Snapshot – Carolyn’s Review, NGV Show
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
Legacy of Catherine the Great, Russian Masterpieces at NGV 4
The legacy of Catherine the Great (1729-1796) is celebrated and reflected in the Masterpieces from The Hermitage now on show at the National Gallery of Victoria