Book into this landmark year-long online seminar series, Observations, which examines the contributions of women to art and design history and featuring leading historians, writers and curators from around the world. Named after English artist Mary Beale’s 1633 text Observations by MB, which is widely recognised as the first manuscript on painting written by a woman artist. Experts will explore the work of some of the most significant women in art and design; and the contexts, frameworks and networks that both supported and challenged their respective practices.

Read more in your NGV Magazine and book into the first program this Saturday 5 March. Other programs will be held throughout the year and you can book into all programs or choose your preferred programs. NGV Members receive discounted tickets for this special online series.

Martin Gascoigne shares insights into his mother – the late artist Rosalie Gascoigne – to mark the NGV exhibition Found and Gathered: Rosalie Gascoigne | Lorraine Connelly-Northey. Read his words on page 76 and then tour the exhibition.