Bendigo Art Gallery

Announcing ‘Frida Kahlo: In her own image’ ‘Frida Kahlo: In her own image’ presents an intimate view of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. This exclusive exhibition features Kahlo’s personal belongings, clothing, make-up, accessories, and medical items, on loan from the Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico for the first time in Australia. Sealed in a bathroom for 50 years after Kahlo’s death, in her cherished family home La Casa Azul, the discovery of this precious collection sheds new light on Kahlo’s carefully crafted appearance. In her vibrant clothing, dramatic use of make-up and adornment, and richly decorated medical protheses, Kahlo constructed a captivating public image which addressed geopolitical issues of her time, cultural and social identity, and her own body. Following childhood polio and a near fatal accident at the age of 18, Kahlo boldly addressed her disabilities through her dress and on the canvas. ‘Frida Kahlo: In her own image’ illuminates the resonant dialogues between Kahlo’s clothing and styling, her performance in photography, and her drawing and painting, including her iconic self-portraits. Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery. ‘Frida Kahlo: In her own image’ will be on display from 15 March until 13 July 2025. Subscribe to our eNewsletter for upcoming ticket release and visit our website to learn more. ~~ Frida Kahlo in blue satin blouse, 1939, photograph by Nickolas Muray © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives. © 2025 Banco de Mexico Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. Av. 5 de Mayo No. 20, col. Center, alc. Cuauhtemoc, cp 06000, Mexico City. ~~ #FridaKahlo #BendigoInternationalCollection #BendigoArtGallery #Bendigo #VisitVictoria #ExploreBendigo

Last week at the La Trobe University Councillors' Dinner, the Gallery celebrated its partnership with La Trobe University and the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Clans Corporation DJAARA – working together to achieve the preservation and access of cultural heritage. (Left to right: Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University; Jessica Bridgfoot, Director of Bendigo Art Gallery; The Hon John Brumby AO, Chancellor of La Trobe University; Rodney Carter, CEO of Djaara; Marg O’Rourke OAM, Head of Campus Bendigo, La Trobe University.)

Local artists exhibition announcement. We are delighted to present ‘Rob McHaffie: We are family’ exhibition. Opening on 10 August 2024, this exhibition will be on display until 27 January 2025. From super cool hipsters to art world afficionados, street artists, mums and dads, commuters, dog walkers and lackadaisical youth, Rob McHaffie’s keen observations of everyday surroundings reveal the idiosyncrasies and absurdities of contemporary Australian urban life with colour, whimsy and humour. This major exhibition surveys McHaffie's recent work including new paintings, collages, works on paper and ceramic sculpture in a vibrant showcase of the artist’s buoyant and broad-ranging creative vision.

Calling all Australian artists! Entries for the Paul Guest Drawing Prize are now open and seize your chance to win a non-acquisitive $18,000 prize. Open to all Australian citizens or residents for 12 months with eligible artworks completed since 1 July 2023. Entries close at 4 pm Friday 23 August 2024. https://lnkd.in/gJCkJDFa

Bendigo Art Gallery is grateful to have Simone Bloomfield as our Collections Manager. Click on the article below to learn more about Simone and the incredible works she does for the Gallery.

Do you have experience in art exhibition installation and de-installation? Also, do you have an understanding of the care and storage of a gallery or museum collection? We are currently opening an opportunity for you to join Bendigo Art Gallery Technician. You can click the link below to submit your cover letter, explaining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume. The application will be closed on business Monday, 18 March 2024. https://lnkd.in/gwBVStB3

We currently have a number of opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Art Gallery team as casual Gallery Attendants for the exhibition, 'Paris: Impressions of Life 1880 - 1925', from March 2024 until July 2024. Please click the link below and submit your cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday, 5 February 2024. https://lnkd.in/gCb4hziZ

Announcing ‘Paris: Impressions of Life 1880 – 1925’ Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery our 2024 Bendigo International Collections exhibition, ‘Paris: Impressions of Life 1880–1925’ takes visitors on a journey through the lively and picturesque streets of historic Paris. The busy banks of the Seine, bustling marketplaces, grand boulevards, idyllic public gardens, and the heady atmosphere of bohemian Montmartre are brought to life in more than 170 works of art and artisan objects. From the renowned collection of the Musée Carnavalet - History of Paris, the iconic museum of the history of Paris, this exhibition reflects on an effervescent period of great social change, urban development and artistic innovation which shaped modern Paris and continues to capture the global imagination. Tickets on sale soon. Exhibition dates: 16 March – 14 July 2024. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkHWZypE ~~ Jean Béraud, ‘The Entrance to the 1889 Universal Exhibition (detail)’ 1889, oil on wood, Musée Carnavalet. © CCO Paris Musées / Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris. ~~