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Dog x-rays, art history and a ‘never say never’ attitude: the surprising toolbox of professional conservators

Restoration demands a marriage of scientific and technical expertise with knowledge of art and incredible patience

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Everyone will want to see Yayoi Kusama at the NGV. Those who don’t will spend a lifetime regretting it

Now aged 95, Yayoi Kusama for many decades has been considered one of the most influential contemporary artists. She works across a wide range of art forms, including sculpture and installations, painting, graphic arts, fashion, video art, performance and writing.

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Yayoi Kusama in Melbourne: Instagram’s favourite artist dazzles in a blockbuster show

The 95-year-old is now one of the most popular artists in the world, for her cheeky pumpkins and infinity rooms – but it is her fascinating early works that make this NGV exhibition great

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Boulevard goes dotty for Japan's art superstar

For artist Yayoi Kusama, polka dots represent infinity. For Australia's biggest exhibition of her art, more than 60 trees will be wrapped in her signature dots.

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When bigger isn’t better: do Australian houses need to be the largest in the world?

Two homes have been built at the National Gallery of Victoria to show how space can be used lazily – and smartly

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Cats and dogs shaped our world – and art: the NGV gives us the definitive exhibition

After a new relationship with pets was forged during COVID lockdown and the phenomenon of Bluey, we now have the definitive cats and dogs show presented by the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Every dog has its day at the gallery (and cats too)

Which side are you on? An art exhibition devoted to the love of humanity's furry friends has cats on one side of the gallery, and dogs on the other.

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Mammoth impressionist exhibition returning to Australia

After an initial run was derailed by COVID lockdowns, one of the biggest ever French impressionist exhibitions to visit Australia is set to return to Melbourne.

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NGV’s Reko Rennie retrospective asks whether he should be considered Australia’s Keith Haring

Is Reko Rennie Australia’s equivalent of Keith Haring? Both Rennie, a Melbourne-based Aboriginal artist who celebrates the heritage the Kamilaroi people of northern New South Wales, and Haring, the American pop art great, emerged out of an urban graffiti culture.

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Reko Rennie's new show brings graffiti to the gallery

REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reko Rennie is the biggest show for the Aboriginal artist, who uses street art styles to communicate some hard truths.

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‘Impossible task’: NGV to take largest international exhibition of Indigenous art to US

The show, which will tour for three years across North America beginning in 2025, will feature the gallery’s ‘absolute masterpieces’ – including works by Emily Kam Kngwarray and Albert Namatjira

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Pyramid scheme: the Pharaoh show comes to the National Gallery of Victoria

After eight years of discussion the British Museum’s biggest international show is the largest Egyptian exhibition yet staged in Australia

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Pharaoh at the NGV is the greatest exhibition of ancient Egyptian art ever seen in Australia

There have been many exhibitions of ancient Egyptian art held in Australia. Pharaoh, at the National Gallery of Victoria, is outstanding for its scope, scale and presentation.

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Rare artefacts on display for largest pharaohs showcase

An exclusive ancient Egyptian exhibition focusing on pharaohs' lives and the people that served them will display rarely seen artefacts from the British Museum.

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Glamour, politics, exuberance on show at Africa Fashion

Australia's biggest ever show of African fashion has opened at the National Gallery of Victoria, featuring work from 50 designers.

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Painting within painting sheds light on hidden abstract

An artwork revealed inside a painting of a close collaborator brings an exciting edge to an exhibition of Australia's earliest and most important abstract art.

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Yayoi Kusama polka dots take over NGV for blockbuster

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will hold one of her biggest exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Yayoi Kusama exhibition to bring art star’s infinity rooms and polka dots to NGV

The National Gallery of Victoria will show eight decades of work by the Japanese artist who’s become an Instagram favourite in her 90s

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David Shrigley wants your balls: ‘Just one of many stupid artworks I have made over the years’

At the British artist’s new Melbourne work, you can exchange a ratty old ball for a pristine new one. Just don’t leave an apple instead

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Melbourne’s NGV Is Hosting A Free Art Festival This January If You Need A Summer Date Night

NGV is holding a free after-dark art festival called Triennial EXTRA, from January 19th until January 28th, every night until 11 pm.

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At Melbourne’s NGV Triennial 2023, artists consider magic, matter and memory

Melbourne’s NGV has opened its third triennial, uniting art, design and architecture from around the world

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Megacities: life in the cities home to more than 10 million people – photo essay

From Tokyo to Cairo, 10 photographers around the world have captured a snapshot of life in their cities for the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial

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NGV Triennial 2023 review: plenty of showstoppers – and cheek – in another blockbuster show

With more than 120 artists including Tracey Emin, Yoko Ono and David Shrigley, there’s something for everyone at Melbourne’s major art event. Just don’t try to see it all at once

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Kids dive into the underwater art of Jean Jullien

French artist Jean Jullien is holding his first exhibition in Australia - an underwater-themed experience for children as part of NGV Triennial.

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Bethan Laura Wood’s kaleidoscope of colours arrives at Melbourne’s NGV

‘Kaleidoscope-o-rama’ is a new exhibition by Bethan Laura Wood (3 December 2023 to 7 April 2024), the result of her NGV MECCA 2023 Women in Design Commission

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