#Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) "Cymon and Iphigenia" (1884) Oil on canvas Academicism Located in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The painting is based on a story from Boccaccio's "Decameron," in which the well-born and handsome young Galesus was renamed Cymon - meaning beast - on account of his brutishness. One afternoon in May, Cymon chanced upon the sleeping Iphigenia, sensing at once that she was "the loveliest object that any mortal being had ever seen." Falling instantly in love, he became a lifelong devotee of beauty and philosophy.

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Frosty Sunrise, Elioth Gruner, 1917

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Kenneth Noland, Horizontal Stripes IV-4, (paperwork, coloured pressed paper pulp), [Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford, New York, NY], 1978, Unique [© Kenneth Noland], 1978, Unique [Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. © Estate of Kenneth Noland/VAGA]

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Camille Pissarro | Peasants' Houses, Eragny (1887)

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Yakushi Nyorai triad, 17th century-18th century

Edo (Tokugawa) period, Japan

Hanging scroll, ink, colour and gold on silk

89.1 x 44.2 cm; 160.0 x 64.0 cm scroll

Yakushi (sansk. Bhaisajyaguru) is the name of the Buddha associated with healing. According to the 'Yakushikyō' ('Sutra of the Master of Healing'), Yakushi made 12 vows, two of which specifically dealt with physical healing, when he was still a Bodhisattva. Upon fulfilment of these vows, he became the Buddha of the realm known as 'Jōruri' (sansk. Vaiduryanirbha-sa) or 'Pure Lapis Lazuli' in the eastern quarter. The Yakushi cult started in the late 7th century in Japan, whereby the followers were among the imperial household and court nobility rather than the common populace. From the Muromachi period onwards, his healing functions were taken over by the increasingly popular Jizō Bosatsu. Yakushi, however, has continued into the present day to figure among the 13 Buddhas, presiding over the important memorial service on the 49th day after a person’s death. Although not specified in the sutras, Yakushi Nyorai is often depicted with a jar containing medicine in his left hand, while his right hand is raised, palm out, showing the gesture of 'bestowing fearlessness' ('semuiin'). He is accompanied by Nikkō Bosatsu (Bodhisattva of the Sunlight) on his left and Gekkō Bosatsu (Bodhisattva of the Moonlight) to his right. Asian Art Department, AGNSW, August 2008.

Collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Art Gallery of New South Wales

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has the day invaded the night or has the night invaded the day

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the "art gallery of New south wales" just from the outside

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Outer to inner buildings:

Wembley Stadium for rock concert. Wembley Arena for electronic and new age music. Royal Albert Hall for Classical music. Hard Rock Cafe for Modern Avant-garde Music.

Doors and windows, Art Gallery of New South Wales.

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Various works by Daniel Boyd, displayed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Art gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia,

Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA,

Jenni Carter Photography

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Mary Magdalene, Bernardino Campi (?), late 16th century

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Next week from Thursday (Wednesday for non-Australians) I'll be travelling interstate to see my all time favourite group (Kraftwerk)!!

I then commence work pretty much immediately after I arrive back in my home city, so I'll be a bit more absent than normal.

I'm going to try and queue up all my replies before I leave, and will do my best to answer short replies + post ask memes + send asks while I'm away!!!

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Tweed school holiday activities for the kids

Wondering what to do with the kids these school holidays? Stress no more, with Tweed Shire Council’s suite of cultural programs and activities set to make for a fun-filled break for all the family.

Hey kids, visit the Museum, Gallery, giant hill slide or Rail Trail these holidays! Wondering what to do with the kids these school holidays? Stress no more, with Tweed Shire Council’s suite of cultural programs and activities set to make for a fun-filled break for all the family. Weeeeeeeeeee…….The giant hill slide at TRAC Murwillumbah will be open every day during the school holidays from 10…