NGV Exhibition Preparation Quiz

What is the main theme or idea that underpins every exhibition at the NGV?

• Artist's intention

• Theme

• Sightlines

• Exhibition history & exposure

What is the purpose of the checklist in exhibition preparation?

• To list every single object and work of art included in an exhibition

• To design the physical aspects of the gallery space

• To track the inventory of art in the gallery

• To manage incoming and outgoing objects of art from other locations

What is the role of the Exhibition Design team at the NGV?

• To manage incoming and outgoing objects of art from other locations

• To redesign and modify the physical aspects of the gallery space

• To track the inventory of art in the gallery

• To research and select artworks for an exhibition

What is the purpose of the NGV's Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan register?

• To ensure the authenticity and lawful acquisition of loaned artworks

• To manage incoming and outgoing objects of art from other locations

• To track the inventory of art in the gallery

• To redesign and modify the physical aspects of the gallery space

What is the significance of the Salon hang at the NGV?

• It is a method for displaying sculptures only

• It is used for displaying contemporary art only

• It is a new method of displaying artworks at the NGV

• It reflects the way works were hung in the official exhibitions of the royal art academies of Europe

What is the role of the Conservation team at the NGV?

• To manage incoming and outgoing objects of art from other locations

• To ensure the authenticity and lawful acquisition of loaned artworks

• To preserve and restore artworks in the gallery

• To redesign and modify the physical aspects of the gallery space

What is the purpose of the NGV's Art Handling team?

• To ensure the authenticity and lawful acquisition of loaned artworks

• To safely move and install artworks in the gallery

• To track the inventory of art in the gallery

• To research and select artworks for an exhibition

What is the significance of the NGV's Provenance Research Project?

• It is a method for displaying sculptures only

• It is used for displaying contemporary art only

• It is a project to investigate the ownership history of artworks in the NGV's collection

• It reflects the way works were hung in the official exhibitions of the royal art academies of Europe

What is the role of the NGV's Curatorial team?

• To manage incoming and outgoing objects of art from other locations

• To research and select artworks for an exhibition

• To redesign and modify the physical aspects of the gallery space

• To ensure the authenticity and lawful acquisition of loaned artworks

What is the purpose of the NGV's Collection Management team?

• To track the inventory of art in the gallery

• To manage incoming and outgoing objects of art from other locations

• To ensure the authenticity and lawful acquisition of loaned artworks

• To research and select artworks for an exhibition