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Brave New World: Australia 1930s
Fri, 14 Jul - Sun, 15 Oct 2017
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
An immersive exhibition exploring how artists responded to one of the most tumultuous time periods in Australian history.
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Greater Together
Sat, 8 Jul - Sun, 17 Sep 2017
ACCA, Melbourne
A utopian exhibition looking at how we might find solidarity in both the art world and broader society (and how to survive if disaster strikes).
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Guide
Ten New Melbourne Art Exhibitions That Will Drag You in From the Cold This July
Uncover the rituals of small-town life, take part in a world-class arts mini course, and see The Great Wave IRL.
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Event
Octopus 17: Forever Transformed
Fri, 28 Jul - Sat, 9 Sep 2017
Gertrude Contemporary, Preston South
Gertrude Contemporary's first show in their new Preston home explores resilience, optimism and perseverance.
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Yelmo-Garang
Thu, 29 Jun - Sat, 29 Jul 2017
Gabriel Gallery, Footscray Community Arts Centre, Footscray
An interactive way to create and enjoy Indigenous art (and drink tea).
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(18) ... Insert Text Here ... :Thus One Might Add (But Not That Itself
Wed, 12 Jul - Sat, 29 Jul 2017
Blindside Gallery, Melbourne
Michael Graeve and Mark Booth bring art to life with sound, floor to ceiling prints and everything in-between.
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Luke Cornish (ELK): Zero to the Left
Mon, 10 Jul - Sat, 5 Aug 2017
Metro Gallery, Armadale
An Archibald Prize finalist brings street art with meaning to Metro Gallery.
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Call of the Avant-Garde: Constructivism and Australian Art
Wed, 5 Jul - Sun, 8 Oct 2017
Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen
See how Australian constructivist art has changed over the past 100 years.
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Lynette Letic: Let's Get Together
Thu, 13 Jul - Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Junior Space, Fitzroy
A collection of photographs of small-town community rituals that will leave you feeling sentimental.
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Event
David Thomas: Colouring Impermanence
Fri, 28 Jul - Sat, 23 Sep 2017
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
Experience Thomas' paintings and practice with a collection of his works and a free micro-course on teaching fine art.
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Event
MPavilion 2017
Tue, 3 Oct 2017 - Sun, 4 Feb 2018
MPavilion, Melbourne
This year's amphitheatre-like temporary structure has two grandstands, native plants and a translucent gridded roof.
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Guide
Five New Melbourne Art Exhibitions to Jump-Start Your June
Go back to the '90s at NGV Australia or jump on an inflatable installation that explores colonisation.
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Event
David Harley: free-form propositions #2
Sat, 3 Jun - Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Charles Nodrum Gallery, Richmond
Harley's floor-to-ceiling digital paintings create an immersive experience for the viewer.
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Event
Rushdi Anwar: The Notion of Place and Displacement
Thu, 8 Jun - Sat, 24 Jun 2017
MARS Gallery, Windsor
A photo series depicting dislocation and courage inside Iraqi refugee camps.
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Event
Making History: The Boyd Family
Sat, 27 May - Sun, 12 Nov 2017
Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen
Explore the work of one of great Australian art dynasties at Heide.
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Brook Andrew: The Cell
Fri, 26 May - Sat, 10 Jun 2017
The Substation, Newport
An inflatable installation you can jump on — if you can temper your anxiety about whether it's a sanctuary or detention.
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Event
Louise Hearman
Sat, 3 Jun - Sun, 6 Aug 2017
QUT Art Museum, Brisbane
Discover (or revisit) the Australian artist's otherworldly paintings.
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News
Ten Contemporary Melbourne Galleries Where You Can See Exceptional Art for Free
Ten spots to see fresh art for zero dollars.
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Guide
Eight Bold New Melbourne Art Exhibitions That Will Make Your May
See paintings that climb off the canvas, a survey of Christian Thompson's work and the NGV's long-awaited Van Gogh exhibition.
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Event
Iconic Australian Houses: An Exhibition by Karen McCartney
Fri, 12 May - Sun, 9 Jul 2017
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington
Peek inside some of Australia's most beautiful houses through photography, talks and tours.