A scan around our state art galleries reveals a continued embrace and celebration of partnerships with South and Southeast Asia's cultural organisations.
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Visual Arts
The abduction of Sita by Ravana from Panchvati; The bird Jatayu tries to save Sita, late 18th century, Chamba style, Pahari miniature exhibited at NGA; Courtesy Collection National Museum, New Delhi, India
For centuries past, the many countries, ethnic groups and religions of South and Southeast Asia have enjoyed rich storytelling traditions. Most common are the stories of the Ramayana, Mahabharata and folk ballads, epic tales that have been relayed by exotic coloured miniatures, cloths, wall paintings,and puppet shows.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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