Yayoi Kusama  <br/>
<em>The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens</em> 2015  <br/>
mixed media  <br/>
200.0 × 200.0 × 200.0 cm (mirrored cube); dimensions variable (outer room)  <br/>
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra  <br/>
Purchased with the assistance of Andrew and Hiroko Gwinnett, 2018 (2018.520.A-DG)<br/>
© YAYOI KUSAMA

End of Year Fun with Kusama and the NGV

Tue 17 Dec, 9.30am–10.30am

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Yayoi Kusama <br/> <em>The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens</em> 2015 <br/> mixed media <br/> 200.0 × 200.0 × 200.0 cm (mirrored cube); dimensions variable (outer room) <br/> National Gallery of Australia, Canberra <br/> Purchased with the assistance of Andrew and Hiroko Gwinnett, 2018 (2018.520.A-DG)<br/> © YAYOI KUSAMA

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Be among the first school groups to catch a glimpse of NGV’s colourful and immersive exhibition Yayoi Kusama. Presented by NGV Educators, this free virtual program will introduce students to the dynamic and creative life and work of Yayoi Kusama, including some of the iconic works and exciting experiences in the exhibition. Students will also be invited to participate in guided drawing activities inspired by the themes and motifs in Kusama’s iconic artworks.

Students participating in this program will need:

  • Two sheets of plain drawing paper
  • Colour pencils
  • A pencil sharpener and eraser (optional)

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the presentation of key artworks in NGV’s exhibition, Yayoi Kusama
  • Identify key elements and motifs in a range of Kusama’s artworks including the use of colour, form, pattern and symbol
  • Create unique drawings in response to iconic works on display in the exhibition

This live program will be delivered via WebEx.

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