Curator Tour | Delighting Krishna: Paintings of the Child-God

  • Curator Tour | Delighting Krishna: Paintings of the Child-God Event Image

    Date

    Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    Location

    Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
    Gallery 24

Description

Join curator Debra Diamond for a tour of the new exhibition Delighting Krishna: Paintings of the Child-God. Encounter the Hindu god Krishna as a mischievous child through vivid and monumental paintings from the Pushtimarg community. Plus, get unique insights into the joyful collaborations that brought this exhibition to life.

Please meet at gallery 24 for the tour. We recommend you register in advance.


Image: Rawat Gokul Das of Devgarh and Tilkayat Dauji II Worship Shri Nathji (detail), Chokha (act. 1779–ca. 1826), India, Rajasthan state, Devgarh, 1823, opaque watercolor, tin, and gold on paper, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection—funds provided by the Friends of the National Museum of Asian Art, S2018.1.76

Cost

Free. Register in advance (recommended)

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Accessibility & Accommodations

Wheelchair accessible

Topics

Gallery Talks & Tours

Event Series

Curator Talks and Tours