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India, ‘Lotus-clad Radha and Krishna’ c1700–10 (detail), Art Gallery of New South Wales, purchased 2007
Vishnu is the preserver and guardian of men. He protects the order of things (dharma) and appears on earth in various incarnations (avatars) to fight demons and to maintain cosmic harmony. Vishnu is one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon and is considered a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) of Hinduism together with Brahma and Shiva.
Melanie Eastburn is senior curator of Asian art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and previously worked at the National Gallery of Australia and National Museum of Cambodia. Her exhibitions include Avatar: Forms of Vishnu (2026), co-curated with Chaitanya Sambrani; Lee Ufan: Quiet Resonance (2025) and Japan Supernatural (2019).
LOCATION: Meet at the entrance to the Naala Badu Building at 10.50 am
Please make your booking and payment in advance through this website. The number of people on the tour is limited to 20.
