Krishna and visions of Sri Nathji:
Indian temple paintings from the collection of Barrie and Judith Heaven 

Now showing  (until 29 January)
Gallery 21 | Admission: Free

Krishna and visions of Sri Nathji presents Indian temple paintings from the collection of Barrie and Judith Heaven seen for the first time in Australia. The cloth hangings, known as picchavi, include monumental works of art intended for shrine settings. Picchavi are intimately linked with the worship of the Lord Krishna and depict events from his life related to ceremonial occasions and the seasonal calendar.

Expressions in Clay: 125 years of Japanese Ceramics

Now showing (until 22 January)
Gallery 20 | Admission: Free

Expression in Clay highlights the uncanny skill of Japanese artists to create objects that traverse the realms of utilitarian wares and decorative beauty while articulating the complexities of their search for a modern identity in a period of immense change. The exhibition, which spans the late nineteenth century to contemporary times, presents rarely seen works from the collection as well as ceramics from the Hamilton Art Gallery and private collections.

NEW! Contemporary Australian Decorative Arts

Now showing  (Until 25 March)
Gallery 19a | Admission: Free

NEW! showcases 23 recent acquisitions that demonstrate Australia's dynamic and innovative contemporary craft practice, which is recognised internationally for its excellence. The exhibition includes works in ceramic, glass, jewellery, silverware, woven figures and textiles, with a number of works created by contemporary Aboriginal artists.

Islamic Art

Now showing
Gallery 19b | Admission: Free 

The Islamic gallery is the only one of its kind in Australia. The display currently features ceramics from the tenth to twentieth centuries from Iran and Turkey together with silverware from Mughal India. A recently donated and very rare Indian painting depicting a portrait of the Prophet Muhammad is now on display for the first time.

detail: India, Rasa lila, Nathwadara, Rajasthan, cotton, pigments, 164.0 x 124.0 cm. Barrie and Judith Heaven Collection.

detail: Meiji era, 1868-1912, Taishō period, 1912-1926, Teapot, with lid and five nō masks (otafuku or oto, tengu, rikishi, oni, hyottoko), Banko ware early 20th century, Yokkaichi, Mie prefecture, marbled clay, polychrome overglazes. Gift of Norman Maclucas 2006

detail: Masahiro Asaka, Australia, born 1979, Surge 7, 2008, Canberra, cast glass, 42.0 x 45.0 x 50.0 cm. Gift of Lesley Lynn through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2010. Image courtesy of the artist. Photograph Rob Little