Talks and Lectures
SACHI Annual Event: Calm and Chaos of Vishnu's Cosmic Ocean
Hear about the significance of Southeast Asia's largest ancient bronze and thousand-year-old Cambodian National Treasure in this rare San Francisco appearance.
Part of Free First Sunday.
Celebrate the opening of Vishnu’s Cosmic Ocean (on view October 23, 2026 – January 25, 2027) with an engaging double-feature talk by Asian Art Museum curator Natasha Reichle and curator emeritus Forrest McGill.
Discover the story behind Southeast Asia’s largest ancient bronze—a spectacular Reclining Vishnu on rare loan from the National Museum of Cambodia.
Together, we’ll explore how ancient Cambodian rulers used water, massive engineering works, and Hindu myths of cosmic oceans to showcase their power, bring prosperity to their land, and inspire grand celebrations that continue to this day.
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