Melburnians, it’s time to get dotty, because NGV International is playing host to the largest collection of Yayoi Kusama’s work ever seen in Australia. The exhibition (aptly named Yayoi Kusama) will take over the entire ground floor of the gallery, with works from the artist best known for her unique use of dots. This world-premiere exhibition will feature more than 180 works, including an NGV-specific piece transforming the iconic Waterwall and an installation of giant balloons in the Great Hall called 'Dots Obsession'.
April 2025: It's officially your last chance to experience the surreal beauty of Yayoi Kusama, with the record-breaking exhibition coming to an end on April 21. To celebrate the final few weeks, the NGV has extended opening hours – so there's no excuse not to grab tickets. Time is also running out to visit the Lume before it closes for good on June 1. The Van Gogh exhibition will run until the final date, with the kaleidoscopic digital spectacle a true feast for the senses.
There's always something to see in this all-embracing city of ours, so don't let the month pass you by without getting your fix of the best art, culture and exhibitions in Melbourne this February.
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