Chief Curator's Talk (Virtual)

Wed, Feb 4 • 10:00 AM

Asian Art Museum

About this event

Join Chief Curator Dr. Robert Mintz in conversation with Dr. Natasha Reichle for an exclusive virtual preview of Vishnu’s Cosmic Ocean—the Asian Art Museum’s fall exhibition. This event will explore the story behind the monumental 11th-century Angkorian bronze Vishnu, focusing on its significance to the kingdom of Angkor and Hindu mythology. This event is exclusively for Jade Circle, Curator’s Forum, and Nexus members, with registration via email invitation.

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