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Pride & Ornament: The Folly of Vanity
Monday 5 March 2012 – Friday 22 June 2012
Pride & Ornament: The folly of vanity will consider the theme of vanity through paintings, prints, publications and objects from the Collection as well as public and private lenders.
We now think of vanity as an obsession with one’s appearance yet historically, many artworks served to warn viewers of the ephemeral nature of youth and beauty, as well as the brevity of human life and even the inevitability of death.
Pride & Ornament is a guided ‘walk & talk’ exhibition. There is also an accompanying lecture series which explores a range of ideas through literature, art and architecture.
The Johnston Collection would like to acknowledge The University of Melbourne Special Collections for their support of this exhibition.
Above: after William Hogarth, (from the) The Rake’s Progress, England, first published 1735, (A1208-1993)
Individuals
For individuals wanting to book into our Gallery Exhibition ‘Walk & Talk’, the following dates are currently available:
Tuesday 20 March 2012, Monday 2 April 2012, Thursday 19 April 2012, Friday 4 May 2012, Monday 21 May 2012, Tuesday 12 June 2012
Time: 10.15am to 11.45am
Groups
To book into the Gallery Exhibition ‘Walk & Talk” on a date of your choice, a minimum group booking of four is preferred. Please telephone 03 9416 2515 to make a group booking (telephone booking fees will not apply).
Adults: $25.00
Concession: $23.00 Seniors, pensioners & full time students
Group Rate: $21.00 per person for groups of 8 or more
Please note the Gallery Exhibition ‘Walk & Talk’ is held in The Johnston Collection Gallery and does not include a visit to Fairhall house-museum.
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