Avatar: Forms of Vishnu brings together centuries of art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating Vishnu, the Hindu deity who preserves order in the universe.

Avatar, meaning ‘descent’ in Sanskrit, describes the many forms Vishnu takes to descend from the heavens to restore balance on earth. In sculpture, painting, textiles and photographs, the exhibition traces the ways artists have envisioned Vishnu’s various avatars, including Matsya the fish, Kurma the tortoise, the beloved Krishna, the noble prince Rāma, and Kalki, the future avatar who will bring renewal.

Our latest mounted print collection features key works from the exhibition including the Autumn full moon festival (Sharad Purnima) from the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection. 

Mounted A5 print
Fits a standard A5 size frame
Made in Australia
20 x 15cm
Exclusive to the Gallery Shop

India, Rajasthan, Nathdwara
Autumn full moon festival (Sharad Purnima) mid 1800s
shrine hanging (pichhavai); opaque watercolour on cotton, 271.8 x 251.5cm
Art Gallery of New South Wales, purchased 2011
Design: Art Gallery of New South Wales