Wednesday, 22 March 2023

 Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Government Services, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC, Minister for Consumer Affairs) (09:42): I want to acknowledge the great work of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty. Krystyna is an amazing woman, and she has been the lead and driving force for the fact that we have got so much fashion activity at the NGV. I want to remind members that Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse closes on 16 April. This has been a fantastic exhibition. It is bringing people to the NGV, the people’s gallery, who would never have gone to the gallery in the past. It is important to recognise that fashion is part of our creative industries and it has got a place at the NGV. Krystyna has been an incredibly generous philanthropist. She has made a huge contribution to our state. She is one of those people who just flies beneath the radar, does what is right and is broadening and expanding our horizons. We are so grateful for the partnership that Krystyna has with the NGV, the people’s gallery, as well as Tony Ellwood, who is the finest art gallery director in the nation and one of the top 50 in the world. So do yourselves a favour – go and see Alexander McQueen.