The 2026 NGV Triennial, opening 13 December, offers a dynamic and diverse snapshot of contemporary culture today through the work of nearly 100 artists and collectives from 35 countries. Traversing all levels of NGV International, this blockbuster exhibition features more than 80 projects, including 25 world-premiere commissions and 70+ entering the NGV Collection.
These include a newly commissioned sculpture by Zanele Muholi (South Africa), a never-before-seen installation of photographs by Wolfgang Tillmans (Germany), and a larger-than-life participatory chess set by Melbourne’s own Louise Paramor.
Further exhibition highlights
Farah Khan (Malaysia): In a striking dialogue with the NGV’s collection of historical European paintings, Malaysian fashion label Farah Khan reimagines eight iconic works as wearable canvases. With mannequins draped in these meticulously created designs, each piece evokes the grandeur and narrative richness of the paintings while offering a modern interpretation.
This project not only highlights the label’s signature intricate beadwork but also bridges centuries of artistic tradition, inviting the viewer to experience the intersection of fashion, history and the visual arts in a dynamic, immersive setting.
