NGV Friday Nights: Alexander McQueen

NGV Friday Nights: Alexander McQueen

16 DEC–14 APR | 6–10PM

Start your weekend with a visit to NGV Friday Nights and the groundbreaking exhibition, Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse. NGV’s Great Hall and garden are transformed with live-music and pop-up bars inspired by ‘90s London and the innovation, romance and theatricality of McQueen’s work. See Melbourne’s best DJs take residence in the 2022 Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom as well as a line-up of unmissable bands performing in the Great Hall, alongside rare screenings of some of McQueen’s most iconic runway collections. Music sounds better on a Friday night.

Performance

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LUKE GEORGE

Fri 3 Feb, 17 Mar & 14 Apr only

Gather in the Temple of Boom as the live construction of a rope bondage gown unfolds. Designed and handcrafted by performance artist Luke George (he/they) in collaboration with a model muse for each performance (Mark Binette, Timothy Stone and Emil Cañita), the garment of vibrantly colourful and intricately knotted ropes fuses kink with couture. Provoked by Alexander McQueen’s radical and lasting impact on fashion and culture, see these special performances during NGV Friday Nights only on Friday 3 Feb, 17 Mar and 14 Apr.

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Exhibitions

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Queen Mind, Mythos, Muse

See the first major Australian exhibition to focus on Alexander McQueen, one of the most extraordinary and significant fashion designers in recent memory. McQueen’s far-reaching sources of inspiration, his creative process and his capacity for story-telling are showcased across 120 garments and accessories alongside more than 80 artworks, including painting, sculpture, photography and more. Your NGV Friday Nights ticket includes entry to the exhibition.

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2022 NGV ARCHITECTURE COMMISSION TEMPLE OF BOOM

Grab a cocktail and enjoy the sunset from Temple of Boom, a newly built reimagining of the Parthenon situated in the garden. Over the summer, Melbourne-based artists will take turns painting the installation with overlapping large-scale artworks, creating an ever-changing backdrop for the line-up of Friday Nights DJs.

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FREEDOM OF MOVEMENTCONTEMPORARY ART FROM THE NGV COLLECTION

Don’t miss Freedom of Movement, a new exhibition featuring more than 60 works of contemporary art and design by some of the most recognisable names working today, including Patricia Piccinini, KAWS, nendo, Paola Pivi, Nick Cave, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Shilpa Gupta, Alicja Kwade, Daniel Arsham and Alex Prager.

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DINING

Enjoy English classics all night, in celebration of McQueen’s childhood in East London. Snack on your choice of fish and chips, crispy pork belly, cheese selections and more.

Yering Station Wine Bar

Complete your after-hours experience by visiting the Yering Station Wine Bar in the Great Hall. Choose from a menu of fine wines from the Yarra Valley or a selection of three for a memorable wine-tasting experience.

 Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar

Let Moët & Chandon light up your NGV Friday Nights experience; serving the iconic Moët Impérial, the glamourous Moët Rosé Impérial and the famed Moët Minis from the Moët Mini-Matic.

 Four Pillars Gin Bar

The Four Pillars Gin Bar will be serving up gin cocktails and good times in the Great Hall every Friday evening. Enjoy a classic and refreshing G&T or try a Four Pillars original cocktail as you settle into the weekend.

EVENT INFO

ACCESSIBILITY

The National Gallery of Victoria welcomes everyone. View information for your visit and find out more about how the Gallery can support your access requirements.

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GETTING HERE

NGV International
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Fridays, 6-10pm

Getting to NGV International