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A bonanza of art as NGV Triennial opens its doors

A bonanza of art as NGV Triennial opens its doors

The NGV Triennial of 2023 has arrived in Melbourne and runs until April 2024 with a wide-ranging display of works.

India Mahdavi and Daniel Emma soak the NGV International with sumptuous colour

India Mahdavi and Daniel Emma soak the NGV International with sumptuous colour

NGV has done it once again, securing the internationally renowned India Mahdavi to design its latest major exhibition. Meanwhile, Daniel Emma studio takes over the NGV Kids gallery. All in all, it makes for an outstanding exhibition visit at NGV International.

The Design Wall at NGV is epic, here is how Hassell designed it

The Design Wall at NGV is epic, here is how Hassell designed it

With raw, elemental features, Design Wall 2023 honours Melbourne’s vibrant product design scene and encapsulates a commitment to sustainability.

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s aspirations for Australian design

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s aspirations for Australian design

Securing and now celebrating Australian design’s place in the world are design curators, Simone LeAmon and Ewan McEoin.

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

As NGV’s top design curators, Simone LeAmon and Ewan McEoin have big dreams for the design sector. And they’re coming at it with energy and ambition.

After 10 years, Melbourne Now is coming back

After 10 years, Melbourne Now is coming back

It’s back, bigger and brighter than ever. The clock is ticking and Melbourne Now is certain to make a sensational impact when it opens on 24 March 2023.

Rigg Design Prize returns with advertising in the spotlight

Rigg Design Prize returns with advertising in the spotlight

The Rigg Design Prize returns with a new focus on advertising and communication design. Let’s find out what NGV has in store for us this year.

Why we love Helen Kontouris: 5 designs for all time

Why we love Helen Kontouris: 5 designs for all time

Leanne Amodeo rounds up the Indesign team’s favourite Helen Kontouris designs.

Who can resist a Greek column? Temple of Boom comes to NGV gardens

Who can resist a Greek column? Temple of Boom comes to NGV gardens

Time periods collide in the Temple of Boom, the latest Architecture Commission, set to grace to gardens of the NGV this summer.

Melbourne Design Fair to fill a key gap in local market

Melbourne Design Fair to fill a key gap in local market

An initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation, the inaugural Melbourne Design Fair runs from 16 – 20 March.

Australia’s next architectural masterpiece seeks designer

Australia’s next architectural masterpiece seeks designer

With a new architectural competition just announced, those who comprise the design community in Australia have the opportunity of a lifetime – to create something that will change and enhance the landscape of Melbourne, art and architecture forever.

MDW 2021 invites you to design the world you want

MDW 2021 invites you to design the world you want

Melbourne Design Week returns in 2021 to explore the theme ‘Design the world you want’ and expressions of interest are open now until 9 September.