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Coming Exhibitions
| | Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism
Romanticism emerged in the late 18th century as a powerful force in the development of European music, literature, painting and the graphic arts. This exhibition of over 100 prints includes works by artists, including Blake, Turner, Goya, Géricault and Delacroix, who turned to printmaking for its unique, expressive possibilities.
6 August - 25 October 2009 |
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| | | The Field
The Field - the inaugural exhibition for the triumphant reopening of the National Gallery of Victoria in 1968 - featured 74 works by artists working in Australia. This Focus Room installation will feature six paintings shown in this seminal exhibition, from the Gallery's collection.
5 September - 29 November 2009 |
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| | | Kaldor Public Art Projects: 40 years
2009 is the 40th anniversary of Christo's wrapping of Little Bay. It was the very first John Kaldor project and over the years the artists and curators Kaldor brought to Australia marked the most ambitious exposure of Australian audiences to international contemporary art. This exhibition and catalogue celebrates this history and launches its next phase.
2 October 2009 - January 2010 |
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| | | Dobell Prize for drawing 2009
The Dobell Prize is the most respected award for drawing in Australia. Initiated by the trustees of the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, the prize was first awarded in 1993. The winner receives $20,000.
5 November 2009 - 31 January 2010 |
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| | | Rupert Bunny
Rupert Bunny was one of the most successful expatriate artists of his generation. A superb colourist and fine draughtsman, with a strong interest in rhythmic composition, Bunny was inspired by a range of late century tendencies, most particularly Symbolism with its affinity to the life of the imagination.
21 November 2009 - 21 February 2010 |
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