Krishna and Visions of Sri Nathji: Indian Temple Paintings from the Collection of Barrie and Judith Heaven
Adelaide Festival Centre in association with the Art Gallery of South Australia
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| When | 02 September 2011 - 17 September 2011 |
| Time | Open daily 10am – 5pm |
| Price | FREE |
Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
2011 OzAsia Festival
Featuring several works of monumental scale, Krishna and visions of Sri Nathji is a special display of Indian temple paintings (pichwai) borrowed from a major Australian private collection depict devotional images of Lord Krishna. The fabric hangings adorned temples in Rajasthan and were intended for display during festivals and other major occasions.
Also exhibiting at The Art Gallery of South Australia is Expressions in Clay: 125 years of Japanese ceramics.
Free public programs
James Bennett speaks about Krishna and visions of Sri Nathji Tuesday 6 September 12.30pm & Saturday 10 September 11am
Russell Kelty speaks about Expressions in clay Tuesday 13 September 12.30pm & Saturday 10 September 1.30pm
Free film screening – Water Saturday 10 September 12 noon
Free film screening - The Departure 2pm
IMAGE CREDITS:
Teapot with Lid (Kansai Region), early 20th Century (Meiji period, 1868-1912). Polychrome and gold enamel with overglaze on marbled clay body. Gift of Norman MacLucas 2006 Art Gallery of South Australia 20061c14(a&b)
