Colony: Australia 1770-1861

The NGV will show artworks from Australia’s early colonial years, when European and Aboriginal practices collided and a new artistic expression was on the verge of being forged. The exhibition runs concurrently with a free, parallel exhibition, Colony:

Frontier Wars (NGV, Federation Square from Mar 15), which explores the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people. à NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3006. www.ngv.vic.gov.au. Daily 10am-5pm. $9-$18. Mar 15-Jul 15.