Ihe word could sum up the experiential ambition of the National Gallery of Australia’s new major exhibition – which brings together more than 130 pieces from the Palace of Versailles in Canberra – it must surely be “immersive”. Approaches to the institutional “spectacle” are changing rapidly, thanks to digitization and growing introspection among public collectors, […]
Month: December 2016
Palace of Versailles: the treasures of the luxurious French palace transported to the National Gallery
The opulence and grandeur of the Palace of Versailles will welcome visitors to the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) from Saturday. More than 130 treasures illustrating the tumultuous period of French history have been displayed in Canberra, giving the public a glimpse into the facets of court life. A marble bust of Louis XIV will […]