when: 17 May 2025 | venue: The Johnston Collection | cost: Adult / general $25 | Student / concession $23 | address: 192 Wellington Parade East Melbourne 3002
published: 28 Apr 2025, 5 min read
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This talk will share highlights from Katie Somerville's curatorial journey, and behind the scenes insights into some of her key exhibitions, including Martin Grant (2025), Alexander McQueen, Mind, Mythos, Muse (2022), The House of Dior (2017), Express Yourself: Romance Was Born for Kids (2014) and Akira Isogawa: Printemps-Été (2004).
Katie Somerville is the Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). She has worked with a range of fashion and textiles collections for more than three decades, including at the NGA and Historic Houses Trust of NSW.
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This talk will share highlights from Katie Somerville's curatorial journey, and behind the scenes insights into some of her key exhibitions, including Martin Grant (2025), Alexander McQueen, Mind, Mythos, Muse (2022), The House of Dior (2017), Express Yourself: Romance Was Born for Kids (2014) and Akira Isogawa: Printemps-Été (2004).
Katie Somerville is the Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). She has worked with a range of fashion and textiles collections for more than three decades, including at the NGA and Historic Houses Trust of NSW.
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Curating Fashion with Katie Somerville 2025 is on 17 May 2025. The opening hours are: Sat 17 May 2pm - 3.30pm. Conveniently located in East Melbourne. Call 03-9416-2515 for details.
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