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Artist and scholar Bettina Forget delivers a talk bridging art, space science, and the timely topic of women's representation. Her series, Women With Impact, examines the underrepresentation of women in the historical science record through drawing and selenographic research. Forget also shares insights gleaned from her project Exoplanet Zoo, created while she served as artist-in-residence at the Mont-Mégantic Observatory. ...

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Dr. Lauryn Oates opens our 2019 Talk Series, Changemakers, drawing on two decades of working in Afghanistan to expand education rights for women and girls in conflict zones. Dr. Oates shares new insights, discussing the exceptional outcomes of empowering girls and women, and reflects on the role of art, literature, and music in giving girls and women a voice in the world. ...

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Discover the many meanings of the moon within Islamic art and culture with Dr. Christiane Gruber, exhibition co-curator. ...

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In the third talk in our Changemakers series, artist and scholar Dr. Azra Akšamija from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology explores bold new creative responses to humanitarian crises. Through a look at past projects, Dr. Akšamija shows how her approach, which she calls Performative Preservation, has worked with refugee women in Bosnia, with communities in the Middle East and North Africa; and ...

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Explore the arts of a society at a crossroads, caught between the desire to maintain tradition and the need to engage with outside influences and innovations. Co-curator Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director of Collections and Public Programming, shares the inspiration for Transforming Traditions and offers an in-depth look at the remarkable works in the exhibition. ...

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In this Changemakers Talk, Egyptian-Canadian photographer Alia Youssef discusses her recent photography series, The Sisters Project, and how it's shattering stereotypes of what it means to be a Muslim woman. Youssef shares how her acclaimed project came to fruition and grew to become an empowering space of inclusion and belonging for all self-identifying Muslim women to embrace their unique identities. Our Changemakers Talk ...

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In the finale to our 2019 Talk Series, Changemakers, contemporary Canadian artist Meera Sethi discusses why she makes art about clothes, and how garments are a powerful means of understanding the bodies they cover, celebrate, and expose. Our Changemakers Talk Series delves into the critical conversations of our times, showcasing four exceptional women forging new paths in art and activism around the world. ...

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The Aga Khan Museum is celebrating five years since its opening. The Museum has dedicated these past five years to a vision of Changing Perceptions. This is a bold vision for any institution, but for one of just five years to have demonstrated the impact the Museum has had on individuals and communities around the world is truly remarkable. The transformation of ...

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February 2019: Witness Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad create a work of art. As the Museum's first artist in residence, Mourad transformed exhibition Gallery 1 into his studio, and visitors were invited to watch as he used the entire space for his acclaimed "spontaneous painting" technique, at times collaborating with clarinetist Majd Sukar. With the assistance of OCAD students, Mourad created his ...

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Take a cheerful journey of discovery through the colourful spring traditions reflected in Islamic art and culture, with Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis. ...

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Take a journey to The Moon and a Voyage Through Time at the Aga Khan Museum. Join staff that can give a behind the scenes perspective on how the moon is represented in faith, science and the arts. Since the dawn of civilization, the moon has captivated cultures. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, The Moon: A ...

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Explore bravery, beauty, and a broad variety of flamenco music and dance when the Aga Khan Museum presents locally and internationally acclaimed artists during our fourth annual Duende: Flamenco Festival. Details: ...

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Explore bravery, beauty, and a broad variety of flamenco music and dance when the Aga Khan Museum presents locally and internationally acclaimed artists during our fourth annual Duende: Flamenco Festival. ...

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On September 22-23, 2018, Patrons' Circle supporters of the Aga Khan Museum came from around the world to attend our second annual Patrons' Appreciation Days. During these two days, Patrons participated in a number of exclusive activities and events, including behind-the-scenes talks, lectures with special guests, intimate performances, excursions, and the celebration of the opening of our newest exhibition, Transforming Traditions: The ...

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On September 29, the Museum was honoured to host Arrivals and Encounters as part of Toronto's Nuit Blanche. The event would not have been possible without 80+ artists, 150+ staff and volunteers, and almost 8000 visitors. Thank you to all for making this a Nuit to remember! Music by OBUXUM ...

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Look and listen as Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director of Collections and Public Programs at the Aga Khan Museum, offers insights into the origins, aspirations, and cultural achievements of the Fatimid dynasty. Learn more about the Museum's "The World of the Fatimids" exhibition at agakhanmuseum.org/fatimids ...

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On Sunday, March 25, we welcomed Dr. Farhad Daftary to deliver an engaging talk complementing our "The World of the Fatimids" exhibition. In this full length video of the event, Dr. Daftary investigates the roots of the Fatimids as imams and spiritual leaders of an important Shia community, and reveals how the Ismaili connection of the caliphs served to extend beyond the borders ...

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On now at the Aga Khan Museum, the special exhibition "The World of the Fatimids" showcases a dynasty that is still largely unknown to North Americans. From art to architecture, trade to science -- the Fatimid dynasty sought the best and brightest from all cultures to create beautiful objects and a remarkable civilization. Discover "The World of the Fatimids" now through July 2, ...

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On your visit to the "The World of the Fatimids," take time to explore some of the most awarded and photo-worthy spaces in Toronto -- including the open air courtyard at the heart of the Museum, five reflecting pools in the Aga Khan Park, and the stunning décor of Diwan restaurant. Discover the many offerings of the Aga Khan Museum. Plan your ...

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Our central courtyard is temporarily furnished with a traditional Mongolian yurt! Especially installed for our "Listening to Art, Seeing Music" experience, this structural space is outfitted with patterned textiles and exterior coverings to offer shelter from the elements. Warm up with hot chocolate from the Courtyard Café, or bring family and friends for festive conversations -- plus, keep a watchful eye out in ...

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From lavish textiles and intricately patterned carpets to colourful paintings, polychrome Iznik wares, and precious inlaid metalwork: watch as Dr. Filiz Çakır Phillip, curator at the Aga Khan Museum, offers insights into the remarkable objects on display in "Arts of the East." "Arts of the East: Highlights of Islamic Art from the Bruschettini Collection" is on through January 21, 2018 at the Aga ...

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In fall of 2017, the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, Aga Khan Museum, and Aga Khan Park presented the "Skate Girls of Kabul" outdoor photography installation. Exhibited for the first time in North America, "Skate Girls of Kabul" featured portraits of the fierce and feisty young girls of Skateistan -- an award-winning, non-profit organization focused on empowering youth and children through skateboarding and education in ...

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Cairo: a thousand years ago, the Fatimids chose this place as their capital. They called it Al Qahira, or "the victorious." They built the world's oldest university and created one of the greatest libraries. They defined luxury objects for a millennium and fostered a flowering of the arts and architecture. They established one of the greatest civilizations, influencing knowledge and culture throughout the ...

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"A lot of my work is very much about building imaginary museums, to talk about what is not captured, what is lost, what is not represented, what has kind of disappeared in the quicksand of history... I want to encourage the viewer to imagine artifacts from their own lives that could have a place in the museum -- but because of various ...

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On July 22, 2017, the Aga Khan Museum premiered the exhibition "HERE: Locating Contemporary Canadian Artists" in celebration of Canada 150. Featuring museum-wide installations, the exhibition highlights the work of 21 artists -- Canadian-born and naturalized, permanent and ex-pat -- who carry experiences from multiple geographies and generations. Their artworks are rich with questions about Canadian identity -- and the meaning of Canadian ...

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In September of 2017, the Aga Khan Museum's exhibitions team installed a spectacular array of objects in our second-floor gallery. This installation was done in preparation for the Museum's newest special exhibition, "Arts of the East: Highlights of Islamic Art from the Bruschettini Collection." Enjoy this behind-the-scenes video of the installation, featuring lavishly patterned carpets and more now on display in "Arts of ...

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Since opening in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum has presented its Permanent Collection from multiple perspectives, as well as several temporary exhibitions that respond to current events and new artistic developments. Through programming both at the Museum and Aga Khan Park, we're pleased to have sparked and furthered dialogue about the extraordinary arts and traditions of world civilizations for another tremendous year. ...

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Look and listen as Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts and guest curator, offers insight into the inspiration behind our exhibition, "Syrian Symphony: New Compositions in Sight and Sound". To learn more about our exhibitions, visit agakhanmuseum.org/exhibitions. ...

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