Floribunda Opening Night Gala
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at Bunjil Place’s Floribunda Opening Night Gala to celebrate the opening of Floribunda, a major exhibition presented by Bunjil Place in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria.
Gather your friends and family, don your most stylish floral-inspired outfit (or add a touch of floral flair) and prepare to be transported into a night filled with art, music, and floral experiences.
On arrival you will be welcomed to step through the glass doors into a Bunjil Place transformed into a botanic wonderland. Snap Insta-worthy selfies with stunning floral installation, sip on a complimentary beverage, and savour delicious canapés while you take in live music performances and DJ tunes. Wander the Bunjil Place precinct to discover the work of our regions incredible artists and artisans as they showcase their floral-inspired creations across a variety of artforms, including painting, drawing, floral artistry and fashion.
Don't miss the chance to experience the captivating Piano Room – appearing exclusively for the Gala – a serene illuminated magical garden where curious sounds and virtuosic live piano will truly delight your senses. And when the doors open to Floribunda, be among the first to experience this captivating exhibition, curated by the renowned artist David Sequeira. Bringing together over 150 works from the National Gallery of Victoria collection, Floribunda is a celebration of our enduring fascination with the beauty and poetic symbolism of flowers.
Book your tickets now for a night of beauty, creativity, and unforgettable experiences!
Suitable for ages 18+
DRESS CODE: Floral best or a touch of floral
EVENT STYLE: Standing event with canapés. Complimentary Carlei wine or soft drink on arrival followed by drinks at bar prices.
GALA FEATURE ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Installations and artworks by:
Angela Tiatia
Janet Matthews
Jennie-maree Tempest
Joel Zika
Louise Seymour AKA Paperlab
Sam Michelle
Somaya Ahmadi AKA MAYA
Appearances and performances by:
Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators
DJ Mz Rizk
Karen Van Spall, Rebecca Rashleigh and Coady Green
Nakarin Jaikla
Skank Sinatra
Floribunda is an exhibition organised by Bunjil Place in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria. Curated by David Sequeira.
The title, Floribunda, Latin for many-flowering is a hybrid of ‘flower’ and ‘abundance’.
The exhibition Floribunda, a major partnership between the National Gallery of Victoria and Bunjil Place, is an intoxicating larger-than-life mashup of floral imagery, design and motif drawn exclusively from the NGV Collection. Through its ‘Wunderkammer’ style of display, Floribunda celebrates and reimagines the nature and significance of one of Australia’s most important collections. Including Decorative Arts, Fashion and Textiles, Painting, First Nations Australia and Pacific Art, the selection of works spans multiple histories, cultures and art forms. Featuring poignant still life paintings, couture embellished with swirls of floral pattern, and objects lavishly adorned with buds and blooms, Floribunda connects human experience with the beauty and poetic symbolism of flowers.
ABOUT PIANO ROOM
Post classical, minimalist piano music meets cinematic sound and poetry in this hauntingly beautiful performance.
Step into an illuminated magical garden, and find your perfect listening spot to experience curious sounds, rhythmic beats, virtuosic live piano, and meandering rivers of poetry. You'll be entranced by this one-of-a-kind, relaxed performance installation that everyone can enjoy.
Piano Room is conceived and composed by award-winning composer Corrina Bonshek (best contemporary classical composition 2022 Queensland Music Awards) who is known for her immersive, nature-inspired music that’s ‘sonically attractive’ (Loudmouth 2020), ‘meditative’ (Journal of Music 2021) and reminiscent of Ludovico Einaudi and Nils Frahm.
This sonic experience is co-created, performed and written by the mesmeric, multi-award-winning actor-playwright Merlynn Tong.
Dates
Friday 28 March 2025
7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Tickets
(Ticket price includes drink on arrival and a curated food selection, and access to exhibition and performances. Drinks available at bar prices.)
This event is suitable for ages 18+.
Dress Code: Floral best or a touch of floral
Event Style: Standing event with canapés. Complimentary Carlei wine or soft drink on arrival followed by drinks at bar prices.
Please note: A Service fee of $3.00 applies to bookings made online and by phone (unless tickets are free of charge). Delivery Fees may also apply.
For general ticketing and box office information (including conditions of sale) see our Ticketing services information page.
For accessibility bookings or other box office inquiries please email [email protected] or phone 03 9709 9700.
Floribunda is an exhibition organised by Bunjil Place in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria.
Bunjil Place would like to thank our Program Supporter, Orana by Balcon,
our Event Supporters, Robert Gordon Australia and Mercedes-Benz Berwick,
and our Hospitality Partner Carlei Wines.
