NGV Women’s Association presents a half day seminar on Melbourne Now. From November 2013, the NGV is staging Melbourne Now – an ambitious and far-reaching exhibition that seeks to explore how creativity in all its forms has helped forge Melbourne’s cultural identity. Melbourne Now will include works from 130 contemporary artists and involves 29 curators. MELBOURNE IN A MOMENT will preview this major exhibition. Our speakers are key curators and artists from Melbourne Now, and include: Tony Ellwood Director, NGV Max Delany, Senior Curator, Contemporary Art, NGV Destiny Deacon, artist…
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Forum and Exhibition Viewing | The Four Horsemen: Apocalypse, Death and Disaster at the NGV
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The Four Horsemen: Apocalypse, Death and Disaster at the NGV The NGV will hold a forum with two distinguished speakers discuss key themes of the exhibition with particular reference to Dürer’s Apocalypse, the end of time and the representation of death. Presented in association with ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, The University of Melbourne. Keynote Speakers Prof Jeffrey Chipps Smith, University of Texas ‘Dürer’s Apocalypse: The End of the World or the Beginning of a Career? Prof Dagmar Eichberger, University of Trier, Germany ‘ The Rider of…
Symposium | Circumnavigating Napoleon, National Gallery of Victoria
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Circumnavigating Napoleon Symposium at NGV International, 21st July Leading international and local speakers will address key themes of the exhibition Napoleon: Revolution to Empire. Josephine and Malmaison - Dr Bernard Chevallier, leading Napoleon scholar Napoleon’s Propaganda, Artists and Horses - Jill, Duchess of Hamilton, author of Marengo, the Myth of Napoleon’s Horse Making Sense of Napoléon - Prof Peter McPhee, The University of Melbourne Napoleon’s Bad Behaviour - Assoc Prof Philip Dwyer, University of Newcastle Francois Péron and Terre Napoleon - Edward Duyker, Adjunct Professor, Australian Catholic University Napoleon’s Artists in Egypt and…
NGV Short Course | Fred Williams
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NGV Short Course: Fred Williams To coincide with the exhibition Fred WIlliams: Infinite Horizons the NGV has organised a series of taks by local and interstate speakers over three Saturday afternoons in May. ABout the Exhibition Fred Williams pioneered a new vision of the Australian landscape, and became one of the most important Australian artists of the twentieth century. This exhibition highlights Williams’ strength as a painter including important oil paintings and luminous gouaches to reveal his distinctive approach. He sought inspiration from the unique landscapes of places such Upwey in…
NGV Event | Short Talks Afternoon: Behind the photograph Fred Kruger
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Short Talks Afternoon: Behind the photograph Fred Kruger Join Dr Jane Lydon (Monash Indigenous Centre (MIC)) Dr Isobel Crombie (NGV), Bill Nicholson (Wurundjeri Tribe Land & Compensation Cultural Heritage Council) and Leigh Astbury (writer and art consultant). Uncover the complex political and social content underpinning Fred Kruger’s compelling photographs and gain historical insights into the rebellion at Coranderrk Aboriginal Station. Date: 14th April, 2–4.30pm Venue: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square, Theatre Level G Cost: $32 A / $27 M / $29 C (includes afternoon tea, bookings essential). Bookings and Information:…
Gallery Talk | In Conversation: Dr Isobel Crombie and Daniel Browning ‘Fred Kruger’
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In Conversation: Dr Isobel Crombie and Daniel Browning on ‘Fred Kruger’ To celebrate the launch of the publication Fred Kruger, join us as Dr Isobel Crombie, Snr Curator, Photography and Daniel Browning, Producer/Presenter, ABC Radio National, discuss the themes and ideas and processes of the artist Fred Kruger. Jasmin Chua, Publications Manager, National Gallery of Victoria will introduce the program and the publication will be available for purchase and signing during refreshments in the Members Lounge following the conversation at 5pm. The exhibition Fred Kruger: Intimate Landscapes is on level…
Talk: British Watercolours in the National Gallery of Victoria
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Short Talks Afternoon: British Watercolours in the National Gallery of Victoria Hear about the NGV’s significant collection of British watercolours and how it was assembled, and the rise of the “exhibition” watercolour in the 19th century that sought to rival oil painting in size, brilliance of colour and effect. Speakers Cathy Leahy, Senior Curator, Prints & Drawings, NGV, Assoc Prof Alison Inglis, The University of Melbourne and Caroline Clemente, freelance art historian Date: Sun 6 Nov, 2– 4.30pm Cost: $25 Adult / $20 NGV Member / $22 Concession & Student (includes…