NGV International

Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines

In an unprecedented, world premiere exhibition, the National Gallery of Victoria presents the work of two of the most significant and influential artists of the late twentieth century. Exclusive to Melbourne, the exhibition offers new and fascinating insights into their unique visual languages and reveals, for the first time, the many intersections between their lives, practices and ideas.

Keith Haring Jean Michel Basquiat

Sunday 01 December 2019 to Monday 13 April 2020
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

3 collections

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: Terracotta Warriors | Cai Guo-Qiang24 May 2019 – 13 October 2019 | NGV International | Admission fees apply

In a dual presentation of Chinese art and culture past and present, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series at the National Gallery of Victoria will present China’s ancient Terracotta Warriors alongside a parallel display of new works by one of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists, Cai Guo-Qiang, at NGV International, May 2019.

Cai Guo Qiang

Friday 24 May 2019 to Sunday 13 October 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

13 collections

Escher X nendoBetween Two Worlds

Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds is the first exhibition in the world to feature the extraordinary work of Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher in dialogue with the work of acclaimed Japanese design studio nendo, led by designer Oki Sato.

Nendo M.C. Escher

Sunday 02 December 2018 to Sunday 07 April 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

7 collections

Designing WomenFREE

The NGV’s Designing Women exhibition will highlight the dynamic and critical force of female designers in shaping contemporary design culture with works including Oru Chair by UAE’s Aljoud Lootah, Yang Metamorphosis designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua for Artemide and Horse Lamp by Swedish design studio Front Design.

Elliat Rich Zaha Hadid Neri Oxman Helen Kontouris Lee Darroch

Friday 28 September 2018 to Sunday 24 March 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

HITO STEYERLFACTORY OF THE SUN

The NGV presents German-born, Hito Steyerl’s landmark video installation Factory of the Sun. This is the Australian premiere of this immersive work, which was first shown at the 2015 German Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale.

Hito Steyerl

Friday 28 September 2018 to Sunday 24 March 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

5 collections

2019 Melbourne Art Book Fair15 – 17 March 2019 | NGV International | Free and ticketed

The annual Melbourne Art Book Fair will return for its fifth year in 2019 from 15 – 17 March, hosting an array of industry talks from eminent international and Australian guests, including Brooklyn-based creative studio Tunica and Berlin-based magazine publisher Girls Like Us.

Friday 15 March 2019 to Sunday 17 March 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Julian OpieFree Entry

From a shoal of virtual carp swimming in the NGV’s waterwall to a towering metropolis in Federation Court, more than 60 of Julian Opie’s instantly recognisable works – renowned for their bold and pared back style – will be on display at the National Gallery of Victoria in the artist’s first major Australian exhibition.

Julian Opie

Friday 09 November 2018 to Sunday 17 February 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Magic tricks and a doggy treasure hunt at the annual NGV Kids Summer Festival 2019

This year’s NGV Kids Summer Festival focuses on the theme of Make Believe and encourages kids to harness the power of their imagination. The Festival features hands-on art-inspired activities, workshops and performances across nine action-packed days, including a magic performance of mind-bending tricks and an expedition to discover dogs hidden in artworks across the NGV Collection.

Saturday 05 January 2019 to Sunday 13 January 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

NGV Kids on Tour program returns, engaging more Victorian communities than ever before in 2019Various locations | January 2019 | FREE

Reaching more local and rural Victorian communities than ever before, NGV Kids on Tour brings free art-inspired activities and workshops to children and families across the state from Gippsland through to Mildura.

Tuesday 01 January 2019 to Sunday 13 January 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

A Modern Life Table Wares 1930s–1980s

The period following the Second World War witnessed enormous changes in society. The loss of domestic servants and home help in many houses, combined with more women going off to work outside the home, saw a need for new domestic arrangements.

Friday 30 March 2018 to Tuesday 01 January 2019
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

50TH ANNIVERSARY NGV INTERNATIONAL

2018 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the National Gallery of Victoria’s relocation from the site of the State Library in Swanston Street to St Kilda Road. The new NGV building designed by Sir Roy Grounds opened in August 1968, providing a new permanent home for the NGV’s renowned collection and a location for temporary exhibitions.

Saturday 11 August 2018 to Friday 30 November 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

5 collections

JAPONISMEJAPAN AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN ART

In 1854, after a period of over two hundred years of self-imposed isolation, Japan was forced by the United States to open its borders to international trade. The resulting influx of Japanese artworks into Europe and America, including woodblock prints, ceramics, lacquer and textiles, triggered a veritable revolution in the arts and design.

Friday 25 May 2018 to Sunday 28 October 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

NEW YORK! NEW YORK!For the kids. Free Entry.

Coinciding with 2018’s Melbourne Winter masterpieces exhibition MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art, NGV presents New York! New York! For Kids, an installation that showcases New York City – home of MoMA and recognised as a leading cultural destination.

Saturday 09 June 2018 to Sunday 07 October 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Masterworks From Moma Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2018

The NGV will be the sole international venue for the exhibition, which will include renowned art and design from a roll call of iconic figures including Paul Cézanne, Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, Edward Hopper, Jeff Koons, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Lyubov Popova, Mark Rothko and Vincent van Gogh.

Pablo Picasso Salvador Dalí Henri Matisse Edward Hopper Jackson Pollock Jeff Koons Paul Cézanne Vincent Van Gogh Marcel Duchamp Piet Mondrian Lyubov Popova Mark Rothkom

Friday 08 June 2018 to Sunday 07 October 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Rirkrit Tiravanija

Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Untitled (lunch box) is a conceptual work that involves inviting randomly selected visitors to share a Thai takeaway meal in the gallery space. The meal consists of pork satay, green papaya salad, chicken yellow curry and rice, as specified by the artist.

Rirkrit Tiravanija

Friday 01 June 2018 to Monday 01 October 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

GUERRILLA GIRLSPORTFOLIO COMPLEAT

Guerrilla Girls is a group of anonymous feminist artists and activists who call themselves ‘the conscience of the art world’. Their posters, billboards, books, videos and live lectures use facts, humour and bold visuals to expose sexism and racism in politics, the art world and popular culture.

Käthe Kollwitz Frida Kahlo Edmonia Lewis Guerrilla Girls

Saturday 19 May 2018 to Sunday 30 September 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

4 collections

MoMA at NGV Teens Art PartyTicketed

Teens will get up close with artworks by Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Camille Henrot and Vincent van Gogh at the next NGV Teens Art Party. Hosted by Australian Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott OAM and featuring Melbourne’s DJ Small FRY, this action packed teen-only event offers teenagers aged 13-17 exclusive after-hours access to MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Saturday 22 September 2018 to Saturday 22 September 2018
Opening: Saturday 22 September 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Ngv Triennial

Featuring the work of 60 artists and designers from 30 countries, the NGV Triennial surveys the world’s best art and design, across cultures, scales, geographies and perspectives.

Yayoi Kusama Ben Quilty Richard Giblett Rafael Lozano Hemmer Shilpa Gupta Reko Rennie Candice Breitz Olaf Breuning Zanele Muholi Sissel Tolaas Josephine Meckseper Xu Zhen Nathaniel Mellors Pae White Richard Mosse Reko Rennie Edson Chagas Shilpa Gupta Adel Abidin Teamlab Pascale Marthine Tayou Camille Henrot Brodie Neill Ron Mueck Hassan Hajjaj Nick Cave Tala Madani Sascha Braunig Alexandra Kehayoglou Analia Saban Büro North David Altmejd Einat Amir Ephrem Solomon Estudio Campana Yarrenyty Arltere Artists Elliat Rich Faig Ahmed Formafantasma Guo Pei Iris Van Herpen Jonathan Owen Jorge Méndez Blake Joris Laarman Kay Hassan Kushana Bush Louisa Bufardeci Myoung Ho Lee Nendo Neri Oxman Olga Chernysheva Paulina Ołowska Pet Lamp Bula Bula Artists Riley Payne Sean O’Connell Timo Nasseri Tom Crago Uji Hahan Handoko Eko Suputro We Make Carpets Yamagami Yukihiro

Friday 15 December 2017 to Sunday 15 April 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

NGV Teens: Art Party 2

Be a part of the NGV Triennial teen takeover at Art Party. Your ticket gets you exclusive after-hours access to NGV Triennial (Ground Level) alongside performances from drag superstar Karen From Finance, DJ sets by DJ Slymewave (aka Jo from Big Scary) and talks and discussions with Afro Hub and Hana Assafiri.

Karen From Finance Dj Slymewave (Jo Syme Of Melbourne Duo Big Scary) Hana Assafiri Afro Hub Idil Ali John Mashar Yusuf Harare Jnr Aziz

Saturday 07 April 2018 to Saturday 07 April 2018
Art special_event in Victoria, Australia.

The Future Is Now: Developing The Museum In The 21st CenturyDr Maria Balshaw CBE

Tate is at a turning point in its history. Following a major recent capital expansion, this leading collection of museums faces many questions including: How does it meet the future needs of artists? How does it connect to an expanded and more diverse audience across its towns and cities? How does it make the case for the value of art in society?

Dr Maria Balshaw Cbe

Wednesday 04 April 2018 to Wednesday 04 April 2018
Art talk in Victoria, Australia.

2017 NGV Architecture Commission Retallack Thompson And Other Architects

The NGV garden is transformed into a maze-like series of open-air passageways, corridors and rooms as part of the 2017 NGV Architecture Commission.

Friday 01 December 2017 to Sunday 01 April 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Melbourne Design Week

160+ Exhibitions, Workshops, Talks And Tours Across Melbourne And Victoria.

Thursday 15 March 2018 to Sunday 25 March 2018
Art special_event in Victoria, Australia.

New Narratives

Join design researcher Tamar Sharfir (The New Institute), artist and publisher Julieta Aranda (e-flux) and Yolande van der Heide (Casco Art Institute: Working for the Commons) as they discuss the principles of good design.

Julieta Aranda Tamar Sharfir Yolande Van Der Heide

Sunday 18 March 2018 to Sunday 18 March 2018
Art talk in Victoria, Australia.

Ngv Teens @ Mabf: Zine-making Workshop

Grab a pair of scissors and some chunky textas to have your say during this Zine-making session as part of Melbourne Art Book Fair.

Hope Lumsden Barry Karina Soraya

Saturday 17 March 2018 to Sunday 18 March 2018
Art workshop in Victoria, Australia.

Melbourne Art Book Fair 2018

Featuring some of the most creative emerging and established international and local publishers, artists and writers, Melbourne Art Book Fair 2018 presents a three-day program of ideas, discussions and book launches. Taking place at the National Gallery of Victoria on 16–18 March 2018.

Friday 16 March 2018 to Sunday 18 March 2018
Art fair in Victoria, Australia.

Word Alert! A Three-day Festival Of Crosswords, Spelling & Grammar

Don’t mind if I clue! Writing school The Good Copy presents a three-day festival of words in boxes. Cryptic lovers, clue enthusiasts and spelling bees unite.

Liam ‘Lr’ Runnalls Chris Black Siobhan Linde Casey Bennetto

Friday 16 March 2018 to Sunday 18 March 2018
Art festival in Victoria, Australia.

Mel O’callaghan: Ensemble

The NGV is pleased to present the Australian premier of a major video installation by the Paris-based, Australian contemporary artist Mel O’Callaghan.

Mel O’Callaghan

Friday 17 November 2017 to Monday 12 March 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Triennial ExtraART.DJS.BARS.FOOD.IDEAS.DANCE.DESIGN

Over Ten Summer Nights, Melbourne’s Largest Presentation Of Contemporary Art And Design Sets The Scene For A Party Not To Be Missed.

Friday 19 January 2018 to Sunday 28 January 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

The Language of Ornament

The Language of Ornament explores the history of ornament in the Western design tradition. It examines a series of motifs, charting their appearance and reappearance in design from antiquity through to the twenty-first century. A wide range of artworks illustrate how motifs have been translated from one medium to another and have been borrowed and reinterpreted over the centuries.

Saturday 25 February 2017 to Sunday 17 December 2017
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

5 collections

The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture

In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the House of Dior, one of the world’s most prestigious couture houses, the National Gallery of Victoria presents The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture.

Christian Dior

Sunday 27 August 2017 to Tuesday 07 November 2017
Art benefit in Victoria, Australia.

Michael Lin: Federation

Federation is a newly commissioned floor painting by renowned Taiwanese artist Michael Lin. Hand-painted in collaboration with local Melbourne artists, this immersive environment invites visitors to pause and reconsider the architecture of Federation Court at NGV International.

Michael Lin

Friday 18 August 2017 to Wednesday 01 November 2017
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Dressing The Part Fashion And Influence

In 2016, Maria Grazia Chiuri was appointed Dior’s first female creative director in its seventy-year history. Her first ready-to-wear collection was shown in September of that year, and her first haute couture collection debuted in January 2017, both to critical acclaim.

Thursday 26 October 2017 to Thursday 26 October 2017
Art special_event in Victoria, Australia.

Hokusai

Katsushika Hokusai is regarded as one of the most influential and creative minds in the history of Japanese art. His unique social observations, innovative approach to design and mastery of the brush, made him the most famous and popular artist of Edo period Japan as well as an internationally recognised artist.

Katsushika Hokusai

Friday 21 July 2017 to Sunday 15 October 2017
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Fiona Hall: Uneasy Seasons

Leading Australian artist Fiona Hall’s interactive exhibition explores natural habitats, reflecting the artist’s lifelong passion for the environment and contemporary issues.

Fiona Hall Fiona Hall

Thursday 13 April 2017 to Friday 13 October 2017
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Buddha’s Smile

Buddha’s Smile introduces the story of Buddha in his multitude of incarnations and Buddhist inspired artwork from the NGV Collection and selected private Melbourne collections. Focusing on the tranquillity and silent transmission of Buddhist philosophy through the simple gesture of a smile, the exhibition presents the unique styles and mediums used to create Buddhist art throughout Asia.

Friday 02 June 2017 to Sunday 08 October 2017
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

Bill Henson

Bill Henson presents recent photographs by Bill Henson, selected by the artist, and encompassing themes including portraits, nudes, lush museum interiors and transcendent landscapes.

Bill Henson

Friday 10 March 2017 to Sunday 27 August 2017
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.