Melbourne now
By: National Gallery of Victoria
Contributors: Watson, Fleur, contributor; Crombie, Isobel, contributor; Papastergiadis, Nikos, 1962- contributor; Finch, Maggie, contributor; Ryan, Judith, contributor; Maidment, Simon, contributor; Devery, Jane, contributor; National Gallery of Victoria
Publisher: National Gallery of Victoria
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Melbourne
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
ISBN-13: 9780724103768
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Exhibitions; History; Social life and customs; In art; Manners and customs
Description: Featuring major essays and thematic texts written by influential curators and authors, this book explores the current overarching motifs intersecting through art, architecture, design and fashion practices in Melbourne. The academic texts are complemented by full colour plates of works by artists, designers and practitioners represented in the exhibition. Interspersed throughout the scholarly texts are contributions by prominent Melburnians on the city.ś culture and landscape: My Melbourne according to Jon Faine, Sophie Cunningham, Andrew McConnell and many other personalities . ́each presented as individually designed 4-page booklets. In recognition of Melbourne's strong design community and talent, this stunning publication has been designed by a number of leading Melbourne graphic design firms in collaboration with the NGV, including Hofstede Design, Fabio Ongarato Design, Cato Brand Partners and Ortolan. Additionally, the Melbourne Now title font was designed by Niels Oeltjen for Letterbox, a typographic studio founded by Stephen Banham. Sumptuously illustrated, and unique in concept, this book is an outstanding overview of current Melbourne art and design practice, and a must-have for the culturally inclined.
Notes: Other contributors : Max Delany, Fleur Watson, Isobel Crombie, Nikos Papastergiadis, Maggie Finch, Judith Ryan, Simon Maidment, Jane Devery.