Arts philanthropist Krystyna Campbell-Pretty shines at NGV Pierre Bonnard launch
Melbourne black was out and bold colour was in as the NGV launched its latest exhibition with a glam party. See the pictures.
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Being one of Australia’s pre-eminent arts philanthropists is no small title.
But there is nothing small about Krystyna Campbell-Pretty, except perhaps the 70 year old’s neatly cinched-in waist in designer couture.
Arriving to the National Gallery of Victoria’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi, on opening night on Thursday, Campbell-Pretty outshone the crowding influencers by a country mile.
With her signature metallic-gold eyeshadow, Campbell-Pretty called on young, wealthy women to start giving.
“The older generation are dominated by their husbands and it’s sort of considered his decision when it comes to money,” she told Page 13.
“Younger women need to free themselves from their business enterprises. They need to free themselves into a more philanthropic role. It will happen.”
As a former management consultant and social worker who has donated more than 300 pieces of art and fashion, and more than 3000 pieces of fashion memorabilia to the NGV, Campbell-Pretty talks the talk.
On Saturday, the go-getter with deep pockets, jets off to Europe to hopefully make the winning bid on a garment designed by the late Vivienne Westwood she wants to give to the NGV.
Other guests at the winter masterpieces opening night included French architect India Mahdavi, Lune Croissanterie founder and one time Formula 1 CEO candidate Kate Reid, food critic Matt Preston and former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil.
Guests were asked to wear colour in celebration of French painter Bonnard and design icon Mahdavi – both of whom are known for their use of bright tones.
The exhibition is open until October 8.
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