Iconic motor vehicles and art galleries don’t usually go hand in hand.
But The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne Australia has done something extraordinary… it runs an exhibition of cars solely for the purpose of appreciating them as pieces of art and design. From the late 1800’s through to the modern day, the exhibition features vehicles which are reflective of different eras of Australia’s history. Motor vehicles are designed to appeal to the trends of the time and therefore the vast range of designs have a fascinating appeal. Reaching out to a new audience, this is a first for the National Gallery of Victoria. We hear from the Gallery Curator that this will probably not be the last time they find the courage to do something different…