2022 NGV ARCHITECTURE COMMISSION

Exhibition date: 16 November 2022 - August 2023

The 2022 NGV Architecture Commission is an evocative reimagining of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens. Taking its name from the vibrations of music, Temple of Boom was brought to life over the summer months with live music, performances and events.

The likeness of the Parthenon was painted with large-scale artworks by Melbourne-based artists. These vibrant colours and artistic embellishments helped to define what the original building may have looked like over two-thousand years ago. This project aimed to show that buildings can evolve and change over time. The Temple of Boom celebrates the constant cultural flux, while also seeking to expand our understanding of the Parthenon as an enduring architectural and cultural beacon.

The Architects who Designed the Temple of Boom

Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang designed the Temple of Boom. They work for NWMN Architecture Company which operates at the intersection of architecture, material recovery and local ecologies. Their aim is to promote conversations about how we may live, and how we may tackle the challenges of the immediate and distant future. NWMN was established by Adam Newman architect.

The Artists who painted the Temple of Boom

Temple of Boom was painted over the summer months by a list of Melbourne street and urban artists who were curated by Toby Benador.

Artists involved in the painting of the Temple of Boom: David Lee Pereira, Manda Lane, Drez, Creature Creature is an artist duo consisting of Chanel Tang and Ambrose Rehorek, Aretha Brown, Chuck Mayfield and Resio.