THE FIVE BEST ART EXHIBITIONS THIS MARCH
5 David Hockney: Current More than 1,200 ipad paintings by arguably the greatest living British painter form the centrepiece of this retrospective of Hockney’s landscapes, still lifes and portraits from the last ten years. ÀNGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3006. 03 8662 1555. www.ngv.vic.gov.au. Daily 10am-5pm; Fri 6-10pm. $10-$26. Until Mar 13.
4 Philippe Parreno: Thenabouts The French filmmaker and artist is presenting an immersive exhibition of filmic works. The experience is controlled live by a gallery technician and no two visits are ever the same. à Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, Cnr Swanston & Flinders Sts, Melbourne 3000. www.acmi. net.au. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. Until Mar 13.
3 Sister Corita’s Summer of Love More than 70 prints made by a major figure of the 1960s counterculture, Sister Corita, who combined her Catholic faith, social justice mission and love of pop culture in brightly-coloured screen prints. à Ian Potter Museum of Art, 800 Swanston St, Carlton 3010. www.artmuseum.unimelb.edu.au. Tue-fri 10am-5pm; Sat, Sun noon-5pm. Free. Until Mar 26.
2 Bill Henson The acclaimed Australian photographer has curated this exhibition of 23 of his own works as part of the NGV Festival of Photography. Created between 2008 and 2011, the works include portraits, nudes, museum interiors and landscapes. à NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3006. www. ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/bill-henson. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. Mar 10-Aug 27.
1 Brook Andrew: The Right to Offend Is Sacred
A retrospective unpacking the diverse practice of this Wiradjuri artist spans neon lights, inflatables, sculpture and installation, many works reframing dominant narratives of Australian history. à The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square 3000. www.ngv.vic.gov.au. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. Mar 10-Jun 3.