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National Gallery of Victoria showcases its outstanding collection of Buddhist art in new exhibition

MELBOURNE.- On 17 December, the National Gallery of Victoria opened In the steps of the Buddha, a remarkable exhibition that showcases the NGV’s outstanding collection of Buddhist art. Comprising over 80 works, this exhibition tracks the path Buddhism took across Asia, presenting ancient works dating as far back as the second century alongside contemporary work by celebrated Chinese artist, Kim Hoa Tram, and everything in between. Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV said: “The NGV first collected a Japanese Buddhist art object in 1887 and since then, the collection of Buddhist art has expanded to include works from India, China, Nepal, Tibet and Southeast Asia. It is a unique display of works and a wonderful final show for the NGV’s 150th anniversary year. “In the steps of the Buddha is the first Buddhist art object exhibition to open at the NGV since the Olympic Games were held in Melbourne in 1956. This