# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MOTHER
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Event Description**: FREE ENTRY, BOOKING NOT REQUIRED

The depiction of mother and child is one of the oldest and most enduring themes in art history. From ancient cave paintings and Egyptian tombs to Renaissance frescos and contemporary depictions, artists have long engaged with the complex experiences of motherhood. 

Traversing geographies, cultures and mediums, MOTHER presents diverse stories drawn from across the NGV Collection. The exhibition features works by contemporary and historical Australian and First Nations artists, alongside international art. 

It explores both universal and culturally specific experiences of motherhood – from private transformation and societal expectation to intergenerational trauma and loss, mythology and religious iconography, storytelling and language and the deep connection between motherhood, nature and Country.

Bringing together more than 200 works, the exhibition features artists including Davida Allen, Hannah Brontë, Tui Emma Gillies and Sulieti Fieme’a Burrows, Sophie Calle, Karla Dickens, Tracey Emin, Christine Godden, Francisco Goya y Lucientes, Katherine Hattam, Camille Henrot, David Hockney, Kate Just, Iluwanti Ken, Yvonne Koolmatrie, Tala Madani, Hayley Millar Baker, Tracey Moffat, Ann Newmarch, Ruth O’Leary, Patricia Piccinini, Faye Toogood, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu.

Plan your visit: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/mother/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/mother/200029294410845
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 68

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: NGV Australia: The Ian Potter Centre
- **lat**: -37.817478802354
- **long**: 144.96967905469
- **full address**: NGV Australia: The Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square, Flinders St,Melbourne,VIC,Australia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MOTHER being held?
  - **A:** MOTHER takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am at NGV Australia: The Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square, Flinders St,Melbourne,VIC,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MOTHER?
  - **A:** MOTHER is organized by National Gallery of Victoria.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at National Gallery of Victoria's events?
  - **A:** 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:** MOTHER 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. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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