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Bodhisattvas of Compassion
Bodhisattvas are those who, due to their great compassion, forgo their own personal nirvana to lead others there. It seems an idea that has particular resonance in these frightening times, particularly on 8 April which marks the celebration of Buddha's birthday.
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Gail Mabo - 'Under the Stars'
In this illuminating interview, artist Gail Mabo takes us behind her new artwork Tagai, sharing the story of its creation, the significance of the constellation Tagai in the islands of the Torres Strait, and its powerful connections to her father, the community leader and land rights advocate Eddie Koiki Mabo.
Tagai was commissioned for the Under the stars exhibition, an exploration of stargazing and mapping by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists that opened just two days before the Gallery’s temporary closure to the public.
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A yōkai for our strange times
When nothing seems normal, the mysterious creatures of the supernatural world can feel like our allies. Meet the curious yōkai known as Amabie, who is inspiring artists during these strange times.
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From Oaxaca to Bronte: interview with a self-isolating curator
Together In Art catches up with Lisa Catt, the Gallery’s assistant curator of international art, about her excellent (but unexpectedly brief) art adventure in Mexico.
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In praise of care
To ask that we take care is to ask that we hold ourselves and others, gently. It’s an idea explored in this Together In Art Pocket Exhibition, curated by Isobel Parker Philip.
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Ode to Italy: thoughts on Italian old masters during COVID-19
As we struggle through the crisis of COVID-19, four treasured works from the Gallery's Italian old master collection remind us that hope remains an instinct to cling to.
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How to draw a face with Ben and Livvy Quilty
In the first of an ongoing series of art classes, Together In ArtMaking, renowned Australian painter Ben Quilty joins forces with his daughter Livvy to offer a warm and funny art lesson.
COVID-19 for dummies
Taking inspiration from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collection, this Together In Art Pocket Exhibition, curated by Coby Edgar, is your basics on how to social distance, not hoard and look after people around you because we are all in this together.
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Together In Art: what art museums can do during the coronavirus crisis
Our director Michael Brand examines the challenges that cultural institutions face during times of upheaval, looking at how Australian art museums can serve and uplift our communities as we find our collective way through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Ngaiire - 'Fall into My Arms'
Though the Art Gallery of NSW doors are closed, we’re Together In Art and collaborating with contemporary artists to deliver powerful art and enriching experiences directly to you at home.
Filmed just days after closure to the public, Papua New Guinea-born Sydney-based soul singer, Ngaiire, performs Fall into my arms, our first Together In Art performance.
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