Inside ‘Avatar’: How Vishnu’s timeless stories are being brought to life through art

Installation view of the 'Avatar: Forms of Vishnu' exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring works by Desmond Lazaro and Cambodian Vishnu statue from the early 800s, inset Dr Chaitanya Sambrani, co-curator. Credit: Supplied by Art gallery of NSW, Jenni Carter/Dr Chaitanya Sambrani

What do 1,500 years of Indian art reveal about the many forms of Vishnu? Avatar: Forms of Vishnu at the Art Gallery of New South Wales brings together more than 200 artworks exploring Hindu traditions, mythology and the enduring influence of bhakti. In this SBS Hindi podcast, co-curator Dr Chaitanya Sambrani shares the three-year journey behind this landmark exhibition and its significance for Australia’s engagement with South Asian art and culture.

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