David Shrigley in front of his work ‘Really Good’ at NGV International, Melbourne purchased with funds from the Felton Bequest. Photo: Tim Carrafa.
NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) International has announced today (18 March) that it has acquired British artist, David Shrigley’s larger-than-life bronze Really Good, 2016, which has been placed at the entrance to the Gallery since December 2023.
Shrigley originally conceived of, and presented the sculpture, for London’s ongoing Fourth Plinth project in Trafalgar Square.
NGV Triennial is on display until 7 April 2024 at NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Free entry. Shrigley’s sculpture will remain on view in the Gallery’s forecourt.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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