Tag: History

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China – The Past is Present
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China – The Past is Present

Highlights from the NGV’s collections of Chinese art and design.

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

An exhibition of on and off screen trailblazers, nonconformists, rebels, agitators and instigators.

The Rest is Up To You
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The Rest is Up To You

Step inside the world of Melbourne Fringe and experience 40 years of festival history.

Shadow Spirit

Shadow Spirit

An exhibition of First Peoples’ spirits, time travel and memory within Flinders Street Station.

Melbourne Now

Melbourne Now

Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.

The Global Life of Design
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The Global Life of Design

Explore how global trade and supply chains have influenced international design into the modern day.

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work
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Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work

Find out about the work of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, and a phrenologist.

Exhibition: A Call to Echo

Exhibition: A Call to Echo

A video installation that encourages you to dance.

Jewellery and Body Adornment from the NGV Collection
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Jewellery and Body Adornment from the NGV Collection

Explore this exquisite selection of jewellery and body adornment from antiquity to the present day.

For Kin and Country
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For Kin and Country

Explore the extraordinary history of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force.

Defending With Pride
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Defending With Pride

An exhibition revealing stories of LGBTQ+ service.

Freedom of Movement
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Freedom of Movement

An exhibition of contemporary art and design from the NGV collection.

March to Art: Create
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March to Art: Create

Ann annual arts festival led by the veteran arts community.

Spy: Espionage in Australia

Spy: Espionage in Australia

Reveals the experiences of secret agents and the curious history of espionage in Australia.

Hellenic Museum Tours
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Hellenic Museum Tours

A monthly guided tour of 8,000 years of history.

The Stars Know My Name: Darren Sylvester
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The Stars Know My Name: Darren Sylvester

Works by Australian artist Darren Sylvester collide with ancient Greece at the Hellenic Museum.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders
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Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders

An exhibition highlighting images from prominent building company Simmie & Co.

Tours de Force: Entertainers on the Front Line
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Tours de Force: Entertainers on the Front Line

An exhibition exploring troop entertainment.