Maa Laxmi, From the Darshan Series, 2011, Manjari Sharma (b. Mumbai, India, lives and works in California), Archival inkjet print in brass-embossed frame, Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art; Museum purchase, 2020.48.2a-b, Photography credit: Manjari Sharma, © Manjari Sharma.
Special Exhibition Tour: Envisioning the Hindu Divine
Join SAMA for a special evening tour of Envisioning the Hindu Divine: Expanding Darśan and Manjari Sharma: SUN, a powerful exhibition that blends traditional and contemporary depictions of Hindu deities. This guided experience offers unique insights into the sacred visual practice of darśan, highlighting how divine presence is both seen and experienced in South Asian culture.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with centuries-old sculpture and the vibrant photographic work of contemporary artist Manjari Sharma, whose series Darshan reimagines the gods with stunning visual detail.
🎟️ Included with general admission