The New York Times has requested images of Melbourne Now's Design Wall. Photo: Joe Armao
More than to 18,400 people flooded into the National Gallery of Victoria over the weekend for the opening of its landmark Melbourne Now exhibition showcasing the city's contemporary art and design.
An NGV spokeswoman said that number was well above the 12,000 who attended on the closing weekend of the gallery's most recent blockbuster exhibition, Monet's Garden, and more than double the patronage recorded at the same time of year in 2011 and 2010.
The exhibition, the most ambitious ever staged by the gallery, is spread over its two sites and features the work of veteran contemporary artists such as Juan Davila and Stelarc, through to emerging talent as well as architecture firms and designers.
It has already attracted serious interest from overseas: the New York Times has requested images of the Design Wall, which features ubiquitous everyday items designed in Melbourne, such as Yarra Trams' distinctive green grip handles, Willow drink coolers, Rip Curl wet suits and Crumpler satchels.
London-based Frieze Magazine, one of the art world's leading international contemporary art publications, has also expressed interest in covering the exhibition.
A curator from the Berlin Biennale, one of contemporary art's biggest events, has inquired about involving artists showing in Melbourne Now in his event, which runs from May to August next year.
Melbourne Now is at NGV International, St Kilda Road, and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square until March 23.
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