From humble beginnings, Paul Guillaume (1891–1934) rose to become one of the leading cultural players and art dealer-collectors of Paris in the early twentieth century. Guillaume died at the age of ...

Welcome to Wurrdha Marra – meaning ‘Many Mobs’ in the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung language. The name comes to the NGV from the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and supports ...

Matisse's ‘odalisques’ display the artist's passion for decorative pattern and motifs. The artist visited the French colonies in North Africa (Algeria in 1906 and Morocco in 1912–13) where the ...

The National Gallery of Victoria was founded in 1861, and is the oldest and most visited public art gallery in Australia. From intimate dinners to large-scale themed functions and incredible wedding ...

Marking Time: Indigenous Art from the NGV looks at the persistence of images, signs or text painted or drawn on a range of surfaces in Indigenous Australia, from ancient times until now. The impulse ...

This education resource accompanied the retrospective exhibition Howard Arkley (2006–2007) which assessed and celebrated Arkley’s singular contribution to the history of twentieth century Australian ...

Experience NGV Collection and exhibition displays online with our interactive virtual self-guided tours.

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is home to the NGV’s Australian Art Collection. Explore the history and many styles and stories of Australian art through paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, ...

McCubbin’s monumental painting The pioneer reflects the self-conscious nationalism of the years immediately following Federation. Each panel is ‘read’ to link the progress of toil on this land across ...

The NGV presents Yayoi Kusama, a major exhibition featuring over 200 works by one of the world’s most important and ...

Founded in 1858, the prestigious embroidery house of Michonet was purchased by Albert Lesage in 1924. It was renamed Maison Lesage and began producing elaborate embroideries for haute-couture fashion ...

Thank you to the 30,000+ visitors who joined us for a weekend of art, performances, and free activities for all ages, celebrating the Year of the Dragon.