Pharaoh and the remarkable treasures of Ancient Egypt
Explore photos from Pharaoh, the latest exhibition at NGV. See 3,000 years of art, culture, and the complex world of the powerful rulers of Ancient Egypt.
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Feared and revered, the awesome power of the feminine
Discover the awesome power of the feminine throughout history with ‘Feared and Revered: Feminine Power through the Ages’ at the National Museum of Australia.
The Strays and the Heide Museum of Modern Art
This weekend, my partner and I visited the Heide Museum of Modern Art. It sits at the edge of park lands that we have visited many times. I’ve never been prompted to visit Heide because although I know that modern art encompasses several movements, many of which I love, I tend to immediately associate modern … Read more
Windows to the Sacred
Windows to the Sacred: An Exploration of the Esoteric is a beautiful and provocative exhibition of alternative forms of spiritual practice. I had a chance to visit and was excited to see art by esoteric icons such as Rosaleen Norton and Aleister Crowley. Rosaleen Norton (2 October 1917 – 5 December 1979) was an Australian occultist … Read more
Bohemian Melbourne
It’s been hot in Melbourne lately. One great way to beat the heat is to step into the beautiful State Library of Victoria. There’s always something good going on there and this summer there’s a fantastic exhibition that shines light on Melbourne’s cultural misfits. Bohemian Melbourne celebrates the lives of writers, visual artists, rock stars and other … Read more
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier
In the first international exhibition devoted to the celebrated French couturier, the National Gallery of Victoria presented The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, featuring seven galleries with more than 140 superbly crafted garments in addition to photographs, sketches, stage costumes, excerpts from runway shows, film, television, concerts and dance … Read more
