Visiting the art galleries in Melbourne is always on our agenda when in town. First stop today was the Ian Potter Centre in Federation Square.This is a photo of the original Rainbow flag, the widely recognised emblem of pride and activism for the LGBTQI+ community. Each of the coloured stripes represents a different meaning: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for serenity and violet for spirit. The flag was conceived by Gilbert Baker, a San Francisco-based activist and designer who created it for the city's Gay Freedom Day Parade, held on 25 June 1978. Baker refused to trademark his design so it would remain in the public domain. I learnt all this today.
The collection was about change and there were some wonderful exhibits.
The people of Melbourne...
The painting on the boards was amazingly detailed....
A couple of shots I took on the way to the National Gallery of Victoria.
I've been looking forward to this exhibition....
An amazing installation in the foyer of the gallery.....a giant mirror above this incredible floor.
The Gabrielle Chanel exhibition....
How to travel with your Chanel No5 in the 1930s
Some of the amazing dresses by Gabrielle Chanel... I loved them all. It was an amazing exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel led such an interesting life.
Another walk along the bridge over the river.
