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TOP: Radha and Krishna Illustration to poem by Shribhatta, INDIA, Rajasthan, Jaipur c1800, pigment on paper 14.1x23.7, The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland. The John and Berthe Ford Collection. |
CREATING A GODDESS - FREE
9 - 26 Jan, Tue - Sun 11am-4pm
Watch the amazing skills of artisans from the Crafts Council of West Bengal construct a lavishly painted tableau of the Goddess in the Gallery. Rarely seen outside of India. 9 - 26 Jan, Tue & Sat 1pm-3pm Interpretation from the Bengali Association
Learn about the significance of the Durga festival from community members. Sun 21 Jan, 3pm-4.30pm Chakshudan Painting the eye ceremony
Behind a curtain the eyes of the Goddess are painted in by the master craftsman and revealed with a fanfare of drums. Tue 23 - Thu 25 Jan, 11am & 12.30pm Drummers from Bengal
Dhaki drummers always accompany worship of the Goddess Durga. See this family of five and their range of different drums. Fri 26 Jan - Australia Day, 11am - 2pm Durga Festival
Farewell the Goddess as she leaves the Gallery, with offerings of flowers and fruit, drumming and dance in celebrations led by the Indian community. The festivities continue on a journey to Parramatta Park culminating with an immersion ceremony. | 9-26 January
Cafe entrance space
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GODDESS TEACHINGS - FREE Fridays 1pm
5 Jan Abodes of the Goddess: Shakti Peethas of India Ganesh, Vedic astrologer
12 Jan Awakening the Goddess within: introduction to Tantra Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati, tantra expert
19 Jan Developing our Buddha nature: The god and goddess within Venerable Robina Courtin, Tibetan Buddhist nun GODDESS TALKS Wednesdays 5.30pm
The Goddess from the perspective of Indian women scholars and artists. Free with exhibition entry throughout January. | More Goddess events |
DREAM GIRLS Film series
The Goddess film series celebrates goddesses of Asian and Western cinema, screening rare films from India and China as well as western classics. Highlights include Crouching tiger, Hidden dragon (dir: Ang Lee), Gentlemen prefer blondes (dir Howard Hawks) and Queen Christina (dir. Rouben Mamoulian). | Wed 2pm & 7.15pm
Sundays 2pm
Free |
Top: Bengali artist, Bollywood dancer, Bengali drummer. Above: Queen Christina (still) courtesy Chapel Distribution, Crouching tiger, Hidden dragon (still) courtesy Sony Pictures Releasing, Notorious (still) collection NFVLS | 
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INDIAN DANCE PERFORMANCES 11am & 12.30pm
9,10,11 Jan Dhammayanthy: Indian Dance
16,17,18 Jan Geetanjali School of Dance and Performance
23,24,25 Jan Murshidabad Dhakis: Bengali Drumming Group SCHOOL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES 1.30pm
8-12 & 15-19 Jan Join Open Stage for an interactive, imaginative and improvisational storytelling journey through contemporary art.
Australia Day Performance, 26 Jan Cartoon your Head Off! David Hackett shows you how to create your own cartoon characters. | 8-12 Jan & 15-19 Jan
Special performance
26 Jan Australia Day
Free |
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WORKSHOPS Glitz, glamour and goddesses
8-19 January (Mon-Fri)
Journey through mystical India and the Himalayas and encounter the glory of the goddess, a cast of amazing characters and make your own glamorous artwork. 5-8 year olds 10.30am - 12noon, $20
9-13 year olds (Wed 10 & 17 Jan only) 2 - 4pm, $25
Family session 1 adult and 1 child 3-5 years (Thur 18 Jan only) 2 - 3pm, $20
Gifted and Talented 8-12 years Fri 19 Jan, 2 - 3pm $20 | Bookings essential
Email or call
02 9225 1740
Limited numbers |
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CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AT THE WHITELEY STUDIO
Inspired by 9 Shades of Whiteley See me at Brett's Place! 11, 12, 18, 19 Jan, 10.30am - 12 noon, $20
5-9 years Focusing on the Archibald winning painting Self Portrait in the Studio, 1976, children will create drawings of the BWS spaces, the rooms, objects, paintings and sculptures - then include themselves in their drawing. Drawing materials provided. Self Portrait at the Studio 11, 12, 18, 19 Jan, 1 - 3pm, $25
10-13 years Discover techniques of drawing a self portrait, using charcoals, pastels and expressive colour. References will be Whiteley’s Self Portrait in the Studio 1976 and Life, Art and the Other Thing 1978.
| Bookings essential
Email or call
02 9225 1740.
Limited numbers
The Brett Whiteley Studio
2 Raper Street, Surry Hills |
Above: Kids workshop in the Gallery> |
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| WEDNESDAYS UNTIL 9PM - FREE CELEBRITY EVENTS 6.30pm
13 Dec Kylie Kwong, celebrity chef, Lindy Lee artist and Barbara Flynn, gallerist Kuan-yin: Chinese Goddess of Mercy and Compassion
3 Jan Bollywood performance by Karma Group
10 Jan Indian fashion parade, Secrets of the Sari
17 Jan Linda Jaivin The goddesses of Old Shanghai
24 Jan Simon Borg-Olivier The goddess and divine energy of yoga MUSICAL PERFORMANCES 6.30pm
20 Dec Robbin and Nanako Reza piano recital
27 Dec Joanne Kang piano recital YOGA IN THE GALLERY 7.30pm
20 Dec & 24 Jan 07 Simon Borg-Olivier, qualified yogi, presents a demonstration & introductory workshop in the Central Court.
Some mats provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. LIVE MUSIC 7.30pm
6 & 13 Dec Maharshi Raval performs Indian Classical music on tabla accompanied by harmonium inside the Goddess: Divine Energy exhibition *fees apply.
20 & 27 Dec Harry Sutherland Jazz band free in the ArtBar | www.artafterhours.com.au or
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Lindy Lee, Bollywood dancers, Kylie Kwong |
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GODDESS: DIVINE ENERGY "An outstanding exhibition..." John McDonald, The Sydney Morning Herald With over 150 masterpieces exploring the divine goddess in Asian art, the critics have been raving. See for yourself this significant collection of exquisite sculptures and paintings from India, Tibet and Nepal. | 
Until 28 Jan
$12 / $8 conc
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ANNE LANDA AWARD for video and new media arts 06 The Anne Landa Award is the first award exhibition in Australia dedicated to moving image and new media arts. Artists include Philip Brophy, Daniel Crooks, James Lynch, Tony Schwensen, Grant Stevens, Monika Tichacek and Daniel von Sturmer. | 
Until 11 Feb
Free
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GIFTED: CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL ART
The Mollie Gowing Acquisition Fund This exhibition includes more than 100 significant works purchased since 1992 with the support of Indigeous art patron Mollie Gowing. Included are major acquisitions by Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Michael Jagamara Nelson, Emily Kam Ngwarray, Judy Watson and local artist Roy Kennedy. | 
Until 15 April 07
Free
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MODERN CHINESE PRINTS from 'we' to 'me' This exhibition reveals the very distinct journey Chinese printmaking has made from the 1930s to today. Comprising of around 70 prints by nearly 40 artists, the exhibition will provide an intriguing insight into Chinese cultural history. | 
Until 28 Jan
Free
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A BIRD IN THE HAND PAINTINGS BY TONY CLARK & JOHN WOLSELEY A bird in the hand juxtaposes works by two contemporary artists, Tony Clark and John Wolseley, on the basis of a currently shared subject matter - birds. | 
Until 14 Jan 07
Free
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CARL PLATE Carl Plate was one of Sydney's most significant painters of the post-war period. This exhibition of almost 30 works, some not seen in public before, includes his masterpiece Graph Segments 1963-64. | 
Until 14 Jan 07
Free
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CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION Exploring the themes of human experience and life events, this new display offers a reinterpretation of the Gallery's contemporary collection. With a focus on leading artists, the exhibition highlights major new acquisitions by Anselm Kiefer and Bill Henson. More about the artists at www.contemporary-art.com.au | 
Until April 07
Free
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PORTERS PAINTS GALLERY RANGE
The Gallery and Porter’s Paints are pleased to present this selection of fourteen vibrant & popular paint colours. For your chance to win one of five Christmas Packs including the entire Gallery Range, please email competitions@ag.nsw.gov.au with the word Porters in the subject line. Gallery Range sample pots are also now available for individual purchase from the Gallery Shop. | 
| SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT FOR TITANIC - THE MUSICAL
With its massive cast and powerful music Titanic is musical theatre at its best. Tickets for Artmail subscribers are $55 (save $14). Now playing at the Theatre Royal, Sydney until Dec 17. Bookings through Showbiz on 1300 658 009.
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EXHIBITION IMAGES TOP TO BOTTOM: Female figure (detial) India, Madhya Pradesh, Chandella period (c831-1308) c100s. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi, Gift of Walter Spink; Monika Tichacek The Shadowers (video still) Courtesy the artist, Sheman Galleries, Sydney and Karen Woodbury Gallery Melbourne; Ginger Riley Munduwalawala c.1936-2002, Mara, Borroloola, Gulf regions, Limmen Bight River country, (detail)1992, sythetic polymer paint on canvas, 243.5x243.5cm ©The Estate of Ginger Riley Munduwalawala courtesy Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne; SU Xinping (1960-) Dialogue, Parrot-portrait with flowers, 2003, (detail), acrylic and permanent marker ink on canvas, 62x46.5cm, courtesy the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney; Carl Plate (1909-77) Spring (detail), 1966-67, acrylic on canvas; Matt Collishaw Waterfall 2001, full length mirror, picture frame, sandblasted glass, water and digital video, dimensions variable. Gift of Geoff and Vicki Ainsworth 2003 |
Art Gallery of New South Wales Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone 02 9225 1744 or Toll Free 1800 679 278 www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au | 
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