NGV Australia Presents Major Exhibition on Motherhood in Art History
The National Gallery of Victoria Australia will open a major exhibition titled MOTHER on March 27, 2026 at the Ian Potter Centre. This show presents over 200 historical and contemporary artworks from the NGV collection, examining how artists across different eras and cultures have depicted maternal experiences. Featured creators include Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Emin, David Hockney, Patricia Piccinini, and Rembrandt van Rijn. The exhibition addresses universal themes like transformation and societal expectations while exploring culturally specific perspectives on motherhood. It represents the most extensive thematic presentation on this subject ever organized by an Australian art institution.
Key facts
- Exhibition opens March 27, 2026
- Features over 200 artworks from NGV collection
- Located at Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
- Includes works from ancient to contemporary periods
- Examines motherhood across cultures and artistic traditions
Entities
Artists
- Louise Bourgeois
- Tracey Emin
- Camille Henrot
- David Hockney
- Tracey Moffat
- Iluwanti Ken
- Käthe Kollwitz
- Patricia Piccinini
- Rembrandt van Rijn
Institutions
- National Gallery of Victoria Australia
- Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia