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What's On In Australia and Overseas: December 2011 -February 2012 Compiled by Tina Burge In the steps of the Buddha This exhibition of 80 Buddhist and Hindu works of art drawn from the NGV’s collection explores the development of Buddhist imagery across Asia. From early Buddhist works created in India in the 2nd -4th centuries CE to contemporary Zen Buddhist ink and brush paintings in the Chinese tradition, In the steps of the Buddha illustrates the changing image of the Buddha, bodhisattvas and guardian deities, and the connection between tantric Hinduism and Buddhism. The wide range of Buddhist works include: ritual items; pilgrimage souvenirs; a biographical painting; manuscript covers; sculptures of the Buddha, bodhisattvas and Buddhist deities in bronze, wood, clay and lacquer. It includes works from Gandhara, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Japan, China, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. This is a free exhibition presented during the refurbishment of the Asian Galleries. SOUTH AUSTRALIA Beneath the winds: Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art Presents a spectacular selection of works of art from the collection of AGSA, including many new acquisitions seen for the first time. The exhibition features 120 works of art, which range in diversity from prehistoric stone sculpture to present day ritual painting, and provides an exciting introduction into the astonishing aesthetic heritage of Southeast Asia. Among the recent major acquisitions exhibited in Beneath the winds is the monumental Burmese Temple bell, unique for its intact bracket depicting Prince Siddartha. Visitors will also be given the opportunity to glimpse the variety of textile art in the Art Gallery’s collection. The exhibition coincides with the release of the lavishly illustrated publication Beneath the winds Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art from AGSA’s collection, available from the Gallery Shop. For a series of related guided tours and floor talks, go to: www.artgallery.sa.gov.au. QUEENSLAND Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is one of the most significant and influential artists working today. ‘Look Now, See Forever’ transforms the dramatic spaces of GoMA with a series of spectacular immersive rooms, featuring new sculptures and paintings as well as film projection and installation. Showcasing Kusama’s innovative work with colour, form, space and perception, this exhibition shows a senior artist at the peak of her powers. AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Lucie Folan, Curator, Asian Art, talks on Japanese woodblock prints and theatre costumes in the national collection. The NGA’s exhibition Stars of the Tokyo stage: Natori Shunsen’s kabuki actor prints will tour in 2012 NEW SOUTH WALES The uplifting, immersive and transformative experience of love is the topic for the 2012 Arts of Asia lecture series at the AGNSW. Drawing on the expertise of academics, curators and critics, the aim is to offer fresh insights into the interpretation of love in the religious, literary and artistic worlds. Areas of focus include romantic love, devotional love, parental love, forbidden love, abusive love and unrequited love. Topics as diverse as ‘kama’, the Indian concept of love and enjoyment, familial love in Confucian China and otherworldly love of Japanese Noh theatre explore the ancient wisdom and living traditions of love in the arts of Asia. Tuesdays 1-2pm. Term 1 beginning in March 2012 focuses on the Near East, South and Southeast Asia and Term 2 beginning in August focuses on East Asia. For bookings www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/type/ lectures/ |
Detail of man’s ikat sarong, Trengganu, Malaysia c.1900.
Woman’s embroidered dress, Afghanistan 1965-75
Ceremonial textile, Toraja people, Celebes (Indonesia) c.1900-1920
Palempore, Made for Export Market, India C. 1800 Collection Powerhouse Museum, Sydney |
