Rock Me …..
It is great to see the guides adding to the blog. Today we have a very interesting contribution from artist and president, Brian Martin. Brian writes: “I have a confession …
Optical Effects in Indigenous Art – a personal appreciation
Another thoughtful and illuminating post from Susanne Pearce. Susanne writes: While the optical effects used by artists of the Op Art Movement are well known, many indigenous artists have also …
Rothko
The recent ‘Weekly Update’ from Tony Ellwood AM (Director of the National Gallery of Victoria) was titled ‘Seeing the world in colour’ and featured Mark Rothko’s Untitled (Red) as its …
How NGV guiding led me to become volunteer coordinator for a Melbourne House Museum
Another great post from Wendy Hughes Chuck which also highlights the extraordinary diversity and commitment of guides. Wendy writes: Back in 2011 when I was a trainee guide, and the …
To sleep, perchance to dream
Over the years I have had a recurring ‘anxiety dream’. These types of dream are very common and have been documented by writers from Homer to Freud. No one really …
Uncomfortable Art Tours
Some of you may have tuned in to ‘The Art Show’ hosted by Namila Benson on Radio National on Wednesday morning. If you missed it you can hear it as …
Ring, Ring (CTC 2)
Today’s post titled: SCHIAPARELLI AND DALI: MERGING ART AND FASHION, is from Kim Baker and is an excellent resource for guides at NGVI. The wonderful little object Kim tells us …