One hundred flowers

The exhibition One hundred flowers is a selection of works that have been added to the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ collection, (Australia), 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 courts, as well as a large Chinese Qing dynasty (1644–1911) red silk brocade coffin cover.

Date: until January 2, 2012.
Place: Art Gallery of New South Wales Art Gallery Rd, The Domain. Sydney, Australia.
Hours: from Monday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Wednesday from 10am to 9pm.