Brooklyn Museum Presents Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior Exhibition Through October 2011

The Brooklyn Museum is hosting the exhibition 'Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior' at its 200 Eastern Parkway location until October 2, 2011. Among the artworks displayed is 'Vishnu Saving the Elephant (Gajendra Moksha),' an 18th-century Indian piece created with opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring 8 1/16 x 5 9/16 inches. This work belongs to the collection of Kenneth and Joyce Robbins. The exhibition explores Hindu iconography through historical artifacts, featuring representations of Vishnu as a central deity in Hinduism. Visitors can contact the museum at (718) 638-5000 for more information. The show provides insight into religious art from India, highlighting cultural narratives through traditional artistic techniques.