Radiance

Overview

Radiance is the newest exhibition at the NGV and it looks rather exceptional. It is a showcase of Neo-Impressionism, an art style that developed in the late 1800s in France and Belgium. The Impressionists focused on light, movement and daily life, and Neo-Impressionism was an attempt to adopt those themes while using more consistent, rational 'scientific' techniques. It is the movement that made pointillism, the use of individual spots of paint, a world-famous artistic method.

Filled with scenes of nature in the city and desires for a good beach, Neo-Impressionism is a style that Melbournites will relate to especially closely. Featuring works by Georges Seurat, Paul Signac, Henri-Edmond Cross, and many others, this exhibition is one of emotion and personal experience combined with technical restraint and consideration. Running until March, enjoy this collection of late-nineteenth century masterpieces.

Radiance is closed Tuesdays. Image of Girl in a straw hat (Portrait of Elisabeth van Rysselberghe) (Jeune fille au chapeau de paille (Portrait d'Elisabeth van Rysselberghe)) 1901 courtesy of the National Gallery of Victoria.