Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930

Starting in 1860, a technological revolution radically transforms the spiritual landscape of India. The arrival of lithography allowed for the multiplication of sacred images, bringing them out of temples to inhabit modest homes. This selection of colorful works traces seventy years of iconographic evolution, where popular art and devotion converge to create a vibrant visual culture. In New York, the public gains access to these treasures once reserved for domestic altars, witnessing a pivotal era between secular tradition and industrial modernity. These prints, with a striking chromatic richness, illustrate how Hindu deities found their place in the daily lives of millions of devotees. It is a rare opportunity to observe the birth of a mass art that still influences contemporary Indian aesthetics. To be seen from January 24, 2026 to June 27, 2027.