The Art Gallery of New South Wales Presents "One Hundred Flowers"

Written by Kenneth Chappell Wednesday, 31 August 2011 21:44

Sydney, AU - The Art Gallery of New South Wales is pleased to present "One Hundred Flowers", on view through January 2nd 2012. The Art Gallery of NSW has one of the finest collections of Asian art in Australia displayed in the beautiful Asian galleries, opened in 2003. The exhibition "One hundred flowers" is a selection of works that have been added to the Gallery’s Asian collection over the last five years. Covering many centuries, the wide selection of art on show represents high points of artistic expression across countries and cultures as diverse and distant as Tibet and Indonesia.

Outstanding among the displays is a stunning 13th-century Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Padmapani, recently acquired with the assistance of many generous donors. Other gilt bronzes on display also exemplify the quality and spirituality attained by Himalayan metal craftsmen. From India is a selection of exquisite miniature paintings, vibrant textiles and finely embroidered blouses (choli) worn by royal women of Kutch in Gujarat province. Numerous textiles feature in the Southeast Asian and Chinese display, with rank badges from the Chinese and Vietnamese courts, as well as a large Chinese Qing dynasty (1644–1911) red silk brocade coffin cover. The unmatched Chinese tradition of ceramics is represented with both traditional and contemporary examples.

Other classical Chinese works provide insights into the great Chinese traditions of calligraphy and landscape painting. Superb Japanese folding screens, including a pair with scenes from the beloved literary classic 'The Tale of Genji', are included as are exceptional examples of lacquerware by contemporary master Unryuan (Kitamura Tatsuo). The exhibition is a delightful array of fine and intriguing works of art of different media and from different cultural contexts. The Art Gallery of NSW is indebted to the many donors who have enabled the Asian collection to be so enriched.

Established in 1874, the Art Gallery of NSW is proud to present fine international and Australian art in one of the most beautiful art museums in the world. We aim to be a place of experience and inspiration, through our collection, exhibitions, programs and research. Modern and contemporary works are displayed in expansive, light-filled spaces, offering stunning views of Sydney and the harbour, while their splendid Grand Courts are home to a distinguished collection of colonial and 19th-century Australian works and European old masters. There are also dedicated galleries celebrating the arts of Asia and Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander art. Alongside our permanent collection are regularly changing temporary exhibitions – more than 30 each year – including flagship annual exhibitions such as the Archibald Prize and ARTEXPRESS. One of the most popular art museums in Australia, visited by over 1.3 million people annually, the Gallery is far more than just a destination for looking at pictures. It’s also a place to enjoy lectures and symposia, films, music and performances, meet friends for a meal or coffee in the cafe or restaurant, or browse in the Gallery Shop. Our range of access programs is aimed at engaging diverse audiences with different needs. And more than 100 000 students visit each year to take part in our engaging and stimulating education programs. Visit the museum's website at ... http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au

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