National Gallery of Victoria

Did you know that Australia’s average house size (236 square metres) is one of the largest in the world? What does this tell us about ourselves as a society? Join Grand Designs Australia’s Anthony Burke alongside Jeremy McLeod, Founder of Breathe and Nightingale Housing, for an evening of insights into the issue of housing sizes in Australia today. Experience the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission, Home Truth, and reflect on how much energy it takes to live in the very large homes that are commonly built today. How much domestic space do we really need? Find out, 6:30–7:30pm, Tuesday 3 December at NGV International. Book now: https://lnkd.in/gEttkDNQ Presented in partnership with RMIT University Bhavna Middha Breathe NGV Architecture Commission 2024: Home Truth By Breathe. Photography: Derek Swalwell #NGV #NGVArchitectureCommission #HomeTruth #Conversation #HousingSize #SustainableHousing

Today, great women artists like Yayoi Kusama are recognised for their incredible impact on the world – but the road to success for women artists has been far from smooth. Our Women In Art & Design Online Course shines a light on some of the trendsetters and rule-breakers that paved the way for future generations of artists. Discover the powerful ways women artists have influenced, shaped, and changed art and design history in this self-guided online course. Log on and learn at your own pace from the comfort of home – no prior knowledge necessary. Class kicks off Friday 15 November, online. Enrol now: https://lnkd.in/giw8H8SQ Lucy Kemp-Welch, Horses bathing in the sea (detail), 1900. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Purchased, 1900 #NGV #NGVCourses #WomenInArtAndDesign #Learn #OnlineCourse #AdultLearning

Cats & Dogs is now officially open at NGV Australia. Discover over 250 works of art dedicated to fine felines and profound hounds, from pet paw-traits to sculptures, paintings, fashion, moving image works, and more. 🐾 Visit Cats & Dogs daily at NGV Australia. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAe9f8ZY With thanks to Major Partner Mars and their brands Dine and MyDog, Learning Partner Deakin University, Media Partner S&J Media Group and Collaborating Partner ACMI Installation view of Cats & Dogs at NGV Australia. Photography: Tom Ross #NGV #NGVCatsDogs #CatsAndDogs #Art #Exhibition #BestInShow #Cats #Dogs

🪷 Opening at NGV in 2025: French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Next winter, see over 100 iconic works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cassatt, Morisot, and more. The 2025 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition features a brand-new exhibition design that takes you on a journey from Paris to St Tropez, and beyond. Originally presented in 2021, the exhibition closed prematurely due to the global pandemic. Australian audiences now have a rare, second chance to experience one of the largest and most significant collections of French Impressionism ever to visit Australia. See it from 6 June – 5 October 2025, only at NGV International. Tickets on sale now at https://lnkd.in/eC_q6mq8 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston With thanks to Presenting Partner Visit Victoria, Principal Partner Kennedy, Premium Partner HSBC, Major Partners EY, Telstra, Qantas and CGU Insurance, Learning Partner University of Melbourne, Partner Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Supporters Moët & Chandon, Yering Station and Dulux Tourism Partners Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Melbourne Airport and V/Line and Media Partners Herald Sun, smoothfm 91.5, Broadsheet Media, Val Morgan, Rock Posters and Torch Media 🖼️ Claude Monet, Grand Canal, Venice (detail), 1908. MFA, Boston. Bequest of Alexander Cochrane. Photo © MFA, Boston. All Rights Reserved

‘Is Reko Rennie Australia’s equivalent of Keith Haring?’ – Sasha Grishin, The Conversation. Despite being continents and decades apart, Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie and American pop art great Keith Haring share a vibrant visual language. Read on to discover how the streets of Footscray and the subways of New York intersect in REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reno Rennie, now on display at NGV Australia: https://lnkd.in/g6w8ixwN #NGV #NGVREKOSPECTIVE #RekoRenni #KeithHaring #Exhibition #Art

Sunday was a day to remember at NGV International. Thanks to everyone who came, danced, ate, celebrated, and made this Indian Community Day one we’ll never forget. Who’s ready for next year? With thanks to Media Partner Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia 1, 2 Visitors at NGV Indian Community Day 2024. Photography: Eugene Hyland #NGV #NGVIndianCommunityDay #IndianCommunityDay #Celebration

✏️This Friday, students are invited to step into the classroom with South Sudanese artist Atong Atem. Designed for Levels 5–8, Mythical Portraits with Atong Atem is a free online event, packed with warm-up exercises and drawing activities to spark imaginations and get creativity flowing. Presented in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, Mythical Portraits encourages students to explore personal storytelling and consider cultures and beliefs. Class kicks off online this Friday 18 October, 2–3pm – free. Enrol now: https://lnkd.in/gmXhtPgR #NGV #NGVLearn #Learning #MythicalPortraits #Creativity #Imagination

Do you know about the history of the sari? How many different kinds of ruffs were worn in the Elizabethan era? If you love fashion and art, we’ve got just the thing for you. Observations: Dress in Art & Design History has the answers to your fashion history questions. Discover the key influences that have shaped the way we dress, from the 1500s to today. The first session of this online series kicks off this Saturday, 12 October. Journey through history from the comfort of your own home. Can’t make it on on the day? Don’t despair! All materials will be available to access for 4 weeks. Enrol here: https://lnkd.in/gRcQ6hct #NGV #NGVObservations #AdultLearning #FurtherEducation #FashionHistory #OnlineSeries