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Celebrating our 25th Anniversary
MAJOR MUSEUM ACQUIRES THREE IMPORTANT ARTWORKS
The Fox: NGV Contemporary, Australia's soon-to-be largest gallery dedicated to contemporary art
We are thrilled the National Gallery of Victoria have acquired three important paintings by Ross Watson
Masked Formality (Dale Knight) 1987
Set V, (Ian Roberts) 1995
Time (after Vouet 1645; James) 2020
A celebrated and leading art museum which possesses the largest and most significant collection of classical art in the Southern Hemisphere, the National Gallery of Victoria is located in Watson’s home city of Melbourne. Its extraordinary collection continues as a valuable source of inspiration for the artist forty years on.
Ross Watson with Set V, (Ian Roberts) 1995
Time (after Vouet 1645; James) 2020 (Detail)
Ross Watson with Masked Formality (Dale Knight) 1987
NGV MUSEUM BOOK
QUEER: Stories from the NGV Collection is more than an exhibition catalogue. Including Ross Watson's artwork, this 628 page publication expands on the themes explored in the National Gallery of Victoria's QUEER exhibition, to document the queer past, present and future of the NGV's collection. Available from the NGV Design store online. AUD$99.95
LATEST PAINTING SERIES
TRAVELOGUE
The below artworks are the first in a new series entitled TRAVELOGUE. Each painting is exploring the theme of travel and the captivating and unique experiences that occur while visiting foreign countries. Travel is a subject that has informed periods of Watson's art throughout his forty year career. With an extensively catalogued reference library of photography taken by the artist himself, we can expect to be transported into wonderful dreamscapes spanning the globe. First stop - Greece.
"Ross Watson's paintings are obviously the work of a master of technique. The conjunction of modern naturalism and classic works makes it hard to believe one's eyes."
Sir Ian McKellen
"Having known Ross Watson for a long time, and been a collector of his art, I had the opportunity recently to visit his gallery, which reconfirmed my belief that he is a great talent. I never tire of his paintings. He's a leader in contemporary realism."
Sir Elton John
"Oh goodness, your works get sexier and sexier and more and more accomplished - lost in admiration."
Stephen Fry