Best Of The Best at the NGV

The annual Best Of The Best event at the National Gallery of Victoria was, as tradition dictates; a lavish, vibrant affair.

BY owen Lynch

May 22nd, 2013

A unique dining experience at the NGV with 40 tables, each designed by a different interior designer, artist, jeweller, florist or creative; Best Of The Best is a fundraising event with a creative twist.

Some of those involved in creating a unique table setting were Hecker Guthrie, Schiavello, Stephen Akehurst Associates, Opera Australia, Country Road, Fenton & Fenton, Space Furniture, Julia deVille for Sophie Gannon Gallery.

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