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National Gallery of Australia

The NGA is home to Australia's greatest art collection. Join us behind the scenes. #natgalleryaus #VersaillesNGA bit.ly/29Otk93
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‘Sometimes present events are so difficult to grasp that they could be mistaken as myth,’ says Filipino artist Rodel Tapaya. He appropriates myth, folktale and contemporary reality to comment on the Philippines’ past, present and future. ‘New art from the Philippines’ opens this weekend in the Contemporary Art Galleries. Free. #NationalGalleryAus #RodelTapaya #Art #Artist #Philippines #Contemporary #ContemporaryArt #myth #folklore #past #present #future
This chair was made for Madame de Pompadour's residence at Crécy (c.1755) and will soon be packed up and sent back to France. Don't sit around! Versailles: Treasures from the Palace exhibition exclusive to the NGA closes 17 April #versaillesNGA @chateauversailles @visitcanberra #exclusive #elegant #history #monarchy #pomp #splendour
Art and creativity is expressed in many forms. From the colour and design of a hot air balloon, to this picture perfect scene captured by Canberra-based photographer and blogger Vishal Pandey. Visit us all this week to see which works of art make *you* soar! Gallery open daily 10am - 5pm. Picture: @wanderlust73​
Show me heaven. "The first time I went to Versailles I was gobsmacked. [The exhibition] is a pretty good taste of what goes on there." French Knighthood of the Order of Merit holder and Versailles: Treasures from the Palace ambassador Tina Arena. Exhibition ends 17 April #versaillesNGA #visitcanberra #experience #monarchy #pomp #ceremony @chateauversailles @visitcanberra
To celebrate Canberra Day we’re giving those in the capital a special 2-for-1 ticket offer to Versailles: Treasures from the Palace. If you haven't visited yet bring a friend and experience exquisite examples of the extravagance of the French Court! Tickets at NGA or http://bit.ly/29Otk93 with password NGATREASURES. Valid for entry today only 10am-5pm
France, 1789 and revolution is coming. Australia, 2017 and people are still intrigued by the closed doors of Versailles. The critically acclaimed 'Farewell, my Queen' brings the laughter, love and the last days of Louis XVI's world to the big screen. Catch it at participating cinemas across Australia between 7 March - 4 April Pitchforks not provided. #VersaillesNGA #af_fff_au #visitcanberra #history #movies #festival #thingstodo @af_fff_au @VisitCanberra @alliancefrancaisedecanberra
Swiss-born master of the moving image Pipilotti Rist wants you to be at one with the universe. Come to the gallery tomorrow, take off your shoes, pull up a doona and enjoy her installation 'Worry will vanish revelation'. Presentation made possible thanks to our Contemporary Art Partner, Hotel Hotel. #pipilottirist #artist #art #video #installation #natgalleryaus #canberra #visitcanberra #worrywillvanishrevelation #worry #relax #doonaday Image: Pipilotti Rist ‘Worry will vanish revelation’ 2014 audio video installation, music by Anders Guggisberg National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, purchased with the assistance of the National Gallery of Australia Foundation Gala Dinner Fund 2016 © Pipilotti Rist. Courtesy the artist and NGA.
Like Versailles, Canberra was built as the seat of power. On Canberra Day we’re giving the power to you with a 2-for-1 ticket offer. Time is running out to see these magnificent treasures in Canberra. Tickets at NGA or Ticketek with password NGATREASURES. Valid on 13 March, 10am-5pm only. #versaillesNGA @chateauversailles @visitcanberra #31Days #special #royalty #france #experience #pomp #promotion #holiday #canberraday #cbr
Throw back Thursday: Heri Dono's 'Flying Angels' soaring above the gallery floor. What other artworks do you remember being on display? #tbt #justforfun #art #explore
Vale Sydney Ball. He made an immense contribution to Australian art and the development of abstraction as a bold and brilliant colourist. His works are on display as part of Geometric Abstraction in Gallery 2B. Image: Shiraz Cross (1967) Purchased 1969 #vale #sydneyball #abstraction #abstract #art #artist #natgalleryaus
What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than with an NGA exhibition by 38 of Australia’s top women abstract artists at Geelong Art Gallery? Rewriting history by rightfully positioning women at the forefront of abstraction, this show features artists such as Lesley Dumbrell who founded the Women’s Art Register in the year that she painted this monumental work in 1975. #InternationalWomensDay #Women #Abstraction #NatGalleryAus #Geelong #Australia #art #artist #female #abstract #WomensArtRegister
A monarch and his country's power was best reflected by his palaces and the furniture in them. Sarah Grant from London's @vamuseum looks at life at @chateauversailles and the apartments and residence of the Princess of Lamballe, wife to the heir of the greatest fortune in France. Registration is open for 'Enchanted isles, fatal shores: Living Versailles' 17-18 March
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