Everything you need to know about the NGV Triennial exhibition
The doors are about to swing open for Melbourne’s first major post-lockdown art exhibition. Here’s everything to know about NGV Triennial 2020.
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With works from more than 100 artists and designers from around the globe, the NGV’s Triennial 2020 is guaranteed to have something for everyone.
The large-scale exhibition showcases Australian and international contemporary art, design and architecture.
Featuring 86 projects, it explores some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future.
It makes for an art lover’s dream, an interesting family excursion and an Instagrammer’s paradise.
This is the second instalment of the NGV Triennial, which is held every three years.
The inaugural exhibition, held in 2017, remains the NGV’s most-attended exhibition to date, with a record 1.23 million visitors.
NGV TRIENNIAL 2020 DATES AND OPENING TIMES
The exhibition opens on December 19 and runs until April 18 2021.
Session times available to be booked are available from 10.15am – 3.45pm.
After hours sessions will be announced at a later date.
WHERE IS NGV TRIENNIAL 2020?
It is at the National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.
HOW TO GET TICKETS FOR NGV TRIENNIAL 2020
Timed-entry tickets are now available to book for NGV Triennial 2020,
You will need to book on the NGV website. Simply select the date and time you want to go.
HOW MUCH ARE NGV TRIENNIAL 2020 TICKETS?
Tickets are free but be sure to book as visitor numbers are strictly limited.
WILL THERE BE TOURS OF NGV TRIENNIAL 2020?
Visitors will be able to access a selection of short artist videos talking about their works through QR Codes next to the artworks.
Self-guided tours should be available in 2021.
HIGHLIGHTS OF NGV TRIENNIAL 2020
Be amazed by the monumental Quantum Memories digital display by Turkish artist Refik Anadol.
He uses artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum computing to turn millions of images of nature into a moving visual feast on a massive 10m screen.
Take in the beauty of Venus with a larger than life, mirror-polished sculpture of the Roman goddess of love – a modern take on 18th century porcelain figurines by distinguished American artist Jeff Koons.
Put your musical ability to the test at The Humming Room, where visitors must hum a tune in order to gain entry to a guarded room.
Created by Adrian Piper, the experience explores the notion of authority and freedom of expression.
Be sure to check out Buttpus – a 14m-wide octopus made out giant hand-felted cigarette butts. The name alone will make this one popular with the kids.
It is part of a series by South African creative Porky Hefer designed to draw attention to ocean pollution.
You won’t be able to miss Fallen Fruit, with the colourful patterned fabric wall coverings wrapping around the NGV’s 16th and 17th century gallery.
The bright and playful designs by artists David Allen Burns and Austin Young are a stark contrast to the existing colonial paintings hanging upon it and nearby sculptures.
Have a wander through the Botanical Pavilion created by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and Melbourne artist Geoffrey Nees. Resembling an extinct dinosaur’s spine, the walkway is made from the timber of trees at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens that died during the drought.
Get a glimpse into an alternative urban future, with the animated short film Planet City by Australian film director and speculative architect Liam Young.
It examines some of the most pertinent questions facing society today, including the climate crisis.
Kids will love Japanese artist Misaki Kawai’s huge hot pink furry dog sculpture called Arty. There is also an indoor playground alongside a puppet studio and multimedia experience.
COVID AND NGV TRIENNIAL 2020
NGV says it is closely following the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s guidance and is changing its operations to help protect visitors.
Visitor numbers will be strictly limited for each session.
To adhere to contact tracing guidelines, each visitor will need to be booked individually.
There will be enhanced cleaning every day and hand sanitiser will be available on all levels.
There will be floor markers in key areas of the gallery to remind visitors to socially distance.
HOW TO GET TO NGV TRIENNIAL 2020
PARKING
You can park in the The Arts Centre Melbourne carpark, which is directly below the NGV, with a special all-day rate of $17.
The car park entry is located on the corner of Sturt and Kavanagh Streets, Southbank.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are a variety of public transport options available.
You can catch a train to Flinders St Station and stroll across Princess Bridge to the gallery.
Or jump on a tram (numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72) at Flinders St and hop off at the nearby Arts Precinct stop.
Buses 207, 251 and 605 also pass by the gallery.
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