India Mahdavi's immersive design transforms Pierre Bonnard exhibition at NGV
The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, is currently showcasing 'Pierre Bonnard: Painting Arcadia,' an exhibition designed by architect India Mahdavi, which will run until October 8, 2023. This display includes more than 100 pieces by Impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard, spanning from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Mahdavi's design evokes a semi-domestic atmosphere, allowing visitors to experience Bonnard's life with his partner Marthe de Méligny in southern France, while her contemporary settings enhance the artworks. Additionally, Mahdavi has been tasked by the French Academy in Rome to reinterpret six historic rooms at Villa Medici, modernizing them while maintaining their timeless charm.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Pierre Bonnard: Painting Arcadia' at National Gallery of Victoria until October 8, 2023
- Over 100 works by Pierre Bonnard on display
- Exhibition design by architect and designer India Mahdavi
- Mahdavi's installation creates a domestic-like environment with color, texture, and furniture
- Focus on Bonnard's period with Marthe de Méligny in southern France
- Mahdavi also reimagined six historic rooms at Villa Medici in Rome
- Villa Medici project part of 'Restituire l'incanto a Villa Medici' program
- Director Sam Stourdzé commissioned Mahdavi for the piano nobile
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Bonnard
- India Mahdavi
- Marthe de Méligny
- Kim Jones
- Silvia Venturini Fendi
- Sam Stourdzé
Institutions
- National Gallery of Victoria
- French Academy in Rome
- Villa Medici
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Rome
- Italy
- south of France