# Event Details - **Event Name**: Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: CHILDREN'S PLAY: RAGNAR KJARTANSSON 📍NGV International 🗓️ 26 June – 4 October 2026 ⏰ 10am – 5pm daily 🎟️ Free entry, no booking required. 💡 Learn more: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/childrens-play/?utm_medium=advertising&utm_source=self+serve+meta&utm_campaign=children%27s+play:+ragnar+kjartansson&utm_content=standard&utm_term=awareness Contemporary artist Ragnar Kjartansson has a lifelong connection to theatre shaped by his childhood. The son of a director and an actor, Kjartansson grew up surrounded by rehearsals, scripts and backstage activity. Watching performers repeat lines and refine scenes sparked his interest in the process and continues to inform his own creative practice. For children, Kjartansson has created an exhibition inspired by the idea of a theatrical feast. This concept originated in the Middle Ages and continued through the lavish festivities of European courts during the Rococo period, evolving into the modern idea of ‘dinner and a show’. Kjartansson’s studio in collaboration with the NGV have created a space for the Children’s Gallery that reimagines banquet halls and theatres. Kjartansson invites young visitors into a playful, creative environment where they can be audience members, actors, and creators – inventing and performing stories with friends and family on stage. Taking inspiration from the theatre tradition of the banquet and show, the exhibition also features activity tables with lavish style displays of food. Arranged like still-life compositions, these displays invite children to draw what entices them or perhaps what they imagine they would like to eat. And for dessert: soft, colourful upholstered cushions, perfect for small hands to stack and turn into topsy-turvy cake sculptures. Created for all ages, the exhibition brings together the themes of play and performance, reflecting the artist’s focus on drawing and theatre – two core elements of his practice. For children, it is designed to spark creativity and encourage free expression through drawing and theatrical play. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/childrens-play-ragnar-kjartansson/200030369310855 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, exhibitions, kids, performances, fine-arts, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 79 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: NGV International - **lat**: -37.8226 - **long**: 144.96934 - **full address**: NGV International, 180R St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia, Melbourne ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3fd0a84f97fa841f3f7e59a215bf4948fc8f90f6cd7e47ca25cb620d26c75034-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8d8d8-gmir?v=1787273029 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson being held? - **A:** Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at NGV International, 180R St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia, Melbourne. - **Q**: Who is organizing Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson? - **A:** Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson is organized by National Gallery of Victoria. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at National Gallery of Victoria's events? - **A:** Attendees have given National Gallery of Victoria a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. National Gallery of Victoria has 291+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. National Gallery of Victoria has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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