Arts & Culture

A vision of Nirvana at the NGV

The ethereal reflection model of Itsukushima Shrine by Japanese artist Takahiro Iwasaki creates a breathtaking exhibition

Rosalind Noor
3 min readAug 27, 2023

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Takahiro IWASAKI (Japanese, b. 1975). Reflection model (Itsukushima), 2013–14. Cypress wood, Bass wood, adhesive | Photo by author

Tucked away on the Asian Arts mezzanine floor at the National Gallery of Victoria floats a breathtaking model of the sensational Itsukushima Shrine by the…

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Rosalind Noor

Doctor, Calligraphy and illumination apprentice. GradDip Classical Arabic, GradCert Asian Art. Currently studying: MA Islamic Studies