They’re called priceless, even though their price tags are so high, and they’re so famous, that generally only museums own them. You may know some of them by name, or by sight, however did you know that you might not know the history of some of the worlds most sought after artwork? In this article, we will discuss 5 of the most famous paintings of all time.5. Birth of VenusDepicting the goddess Venus, ‘Birth of Venus’ was created by Sandro Botticelli C.1485. The painting shows Aphrodite's (

Archibald Prize Portrait Winner Announced 2014 - National Gallery of Victoria NGVAn annual award that is steeped in both history and controversy. With winners who have captured subjects such as Hugo Weaving, Tim Minchin and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (2013, 2010 and 2009 winners respectively) so perfectly, the Archibald Prize is the most eagerly anticipated event among artists and art lovers alike. Named after JF Archibald, who’s career began in country Victoria as a journalist, the Archib

Italian Winter Masterpieces Opens from 16 MAY 2014 – 31 at the National Gallery of Victoria - NGVColouful, romantic, embracing and passionate are some of the words which describe this beautiful collection from Spain's Royal Court, Museo del Prado.A fusion of colour, drama, brilliance, bravery history and religion. The exhibition features many artists including the giants of Raphael, Titian, Correggio and Tintoretto.Browse over 100 works and 70 artists. Works of epic scale which have ne