[2025 Melbourne Attraction] Travel Guide for The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (Updated Jul)

In January this year, I visited the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne again. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia🖼️ NGV is one of the most important art galleries in Australia, divided into two main areas: 🏛️ NGV International - located on St Kilda Road, it displays art from all over the world. 🏡 The Ian Potter Centre — Located in Federation Square, it specializes in Australian art, including Aboriginal and contemporary works. 💖 Last time I went to the NGV International Pavilion, this time I came to explore the Ian Potter Center🎀 This is a fusion of modern and traditional architectural design, the exhibition hall is spacious and bright, making the artwork more vibrant! 🎭 The Aboriginal Art Exhibition Area showcases traditional and contemporary art from Australia’s Aboriginal people, which is colorful and full of stories. 🖼️ Contemporary Australian art, you can see the works of many cutting-edge artists, with diverse styles and a very modern feel. 🖌️ Special exhibitions are held here regularly, and you can make new discoveries every time you come! This time I enjoyed an exhibition of contemporary photography, the works were delicate and emotional. 🚋 Tram: Take the tram to Flinders Street Station and walk to the destination 🚗 Self-driving: There is a parking lot near Federation Square, which is convenient for self-driving tourists 🕙 Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 🚪 Closed on Mondays, but may be open on some holidays 📍 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia For more travel and food information around the world, please follow @bunnys2peach_travel 🌷 #GlobalTravel #Melbourne #MelbourneTravel #Australia #AustraliaMust-visitCheck-inPoints #AustraliaTravel

Melbourne, a city that pulsates with a vibrant energy, is a feast for the senses. In my previous post on favorite Melbourne experiences, I raved about the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) – so much so, I found myself drawn back for a second dose of artistic inspiration. The NGV, a dual-site marvel, boasts two distinct personalities. The main building, a majestic edifice opposite the serene Royal Botanic Gardens, houses a treasure trove of international art. Here, I encountered Jeff Koons' "Venus," a shimmering testament to classical beauty, distorted and multiplied by the reflective surface of mirror-polished stainless steel. Nearby, Diana Al-Hadid's installation, a haunting presence from the Triennal 2024, evoked a sense of enclosure, a whispered echo of medieval gardens. And then there was Bethan Laura Wood's "Kaleidoscope-o-rama," a rotating bookcase, a playful homage to the salons of the 1900s, where women gathered to exchange ideas and challenge conventions. The Ian Potter Centre, across the Yarra River from Federation Square, is dedicated to Australian art. Here, the air hummed with a unique energy. What appeared to be ethereal PET lamp chandeliers, upon closer inspection, revealed intricate Aboriginal designs, a breathtaking fusion of tradition and modernity. Marlene Gibson's "The Landing" offered a poignant counterpoint to the official narrative of Australian history, depicting the arrival of the British from the perspective of the Indigenous people. Kaylene Whiskey's "Seven Sisters Song" intricately wove together Aboriginal culture with the vibrant hues of modern pop art. And Alick Tipoti's "Aric Coat," a sculpture incorporating repurposed materials, served as a powerful reminder of his Torres Strait Islander identity and the enduring strength of cultural heritage. The NGV, in its entirety, is a captivating journey through time and space, a testament to the power of human creativity. It's a place where the past whispers secrets, the present pulsates with life, and the future unfolds in a kaleidoscope of colors and ideas. #artmuseum #melbourne #australia #art

In the exhibition hall of Melbourne's NGV, yellow flowering vines weave a vibrant autumn scene, hiding a pumpkin the size of a head. It lies quietly, waiting to meet Yayoi Kusama. When the young Yayoi Kusama approaches and touches the warm orange with her fingertips, the pumpkin speaks to her in an emotional voice, full of love for life and awe for nature. On December 15, NGV will host a grand exhibition, where Yayoi Kusama's art world will be presented to the world along with the story of the pumpkin. It is not only a visual feast, but also a spiritual touch, a journey of profound understanding of nature and art. How to show the spirit and vitality of the pumpkin in her works. Let's look forward to meeting Yayoi Kusama's art world at Melbourne's NGV and feeling the simple spirit of the pumpkin.