The Melbourne Rich Listers Behind NGV’s Upcoming Triennial

The Melbourne rich listers behind NGV’s upcoming Triennial

A who’s who of some of Melbourne’s wealthiest families have backed the NGV’s contemporary art Triennial where fashion, inflatable penguins and Donald Trump’s tweets will be on show.

Chikankari to contemporary: India’s imprint on NGV Triennial 2026 - The Indian Sun

F rom intricate Lucknow embroidery to powerful contemporary installations, Indian voices and traditions will feature prominently at the 2026 NGV Triennial, opening 13 December at NGV International. Among the highlights is a major new work by Indian artist Shilpa Gupta, alongside a richly detailed textile installation by Chinar Farooqui, which reimagines the grandeur of Mughal-era tents through the delicate craft of chikankari embroidery — a cent…