Syria exhibit tells a rich multicultural history of hope and resilience
Faranaaz Alimohamed
,
Sahir Dewji
1 February 2017
Large contemporary photographs brightly capture scenes of everyday life: A man reading a book. Two boys fishing from atop a tower of rocks. A city glimmering beneath a star-filled sky. A colourful market that hints at a place that is rich in tradition and culture.
Greeting visitors at the entrance to Syria: A Living History, these images contrast sharply with the devastation wreaked by the country’s six-year civil war. Instead, the exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto celebrates the land and people of Syria, and offers hope that in time, the nation can rebuild.
“We developed the narrative based on the thematic areas that mattered most to us,” says Dr Filiz Çakir Phillip, who co-curated the exhibition with Professor Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan Professor of Islamic Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “We carefully selected recognisable objects that demonstrate how ancient works of art have influenced and inspired modern artists, and how different identities and styles have merged to form what we call Syrian art,” she explains.
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How an Iranian exhibit at the Aga Khan Museum hopes to bridge east and west
'Now the message is imperative,' with Trump as U.S. president, Iranian art collector says
Mohammed Afkhami sees art as a way to bridge the divide between people from all walks of life, and he says it's even more imperative now that Donald Trump is U.S. president.
"We're living in a continually integrated global society and to try to create a 'them and 'us' atmosphere is not only illogical but also not in the spirit of humanity," Afkhami told CBC Toronto in an interview.
The British-Iranian art collector is loaning works from his private collection to Toronto's Aga Khan Museum that explore the diversity of post-revolutionary Iran.
The exhibit, named Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians, features work from 23 artists who share the desire of cultural integration in a deeply divided global political landscape.
"We're living together on this planet; we're all the same; we like to have different faiths but at the core we all share certain fundamental tenets and this art is one way to see that coming out," said Afkhami.
'At the end of the day, we're all the same'
One of the installations from Tehran artist Morteza Ahmadvand shows just that.
His piece Becoming shows three flat screens, each with an animation of religious symbols from Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/h ... -1.3966394
'Now the message is imperative,' with Trump as U.S. president, Iranian art collector says
Mohammed Afkhami sees art as a way to bridge the divide between people from all walks of life, and he says it's even more imperative now that Donald Trump is U.S. president.
"We're living in a continually integrated global society and to try to create a 'them and 'us' atmosphere is not only illogical but also not in the spirit of humanity," Afkhami told CBC Toronto in an interview.
The British-Iranian art collector is loaning works from his private collection to Toronto's Aga Khan Museum that explore the diversity of post-revolutionary Iran.
The exhibit, named Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians, features work from 23 artists who share the desire of cultural integration in a deeply divided global political landscape.
"We're living together on this planet; we're all the same; we like to have different faiths but at the core we all share certain fundamental tenets and this art is one way to see that coming out," said Afkhami.
'At the end of the day, we're all the same'
One of the installations from Tehran artist Morteza Ahmadvand shows just that.
His piece Becoming shows three flat screens, each with an animation of religious symbols from Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/h ... -1.3966394
Free Admission to Toronto's Aga Khan Museum
Escape the cold during Welcome Weekend, presented by RBC, which will offer free admission to the Aga Khan Museum on February 11 and 12, 2017. Visitors will have access to Syria: A Living History, a highly acclaimed exhibition that illuminates Syria’s rich and diverse contributions to world heritage over 5,000 years. Patrons will also get a chance to view the Museum’s newest exhibition Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians, which opens to the public February 4th and showcases contemporary Iranian art from the collection of noted Iranian-British collector Mohammed Afkhami.
In addition to the Museum’s temporary exhibitions, visitors can take in pop-up performances by local musicians throughout the weekend and roam the Permanent Collection, which features artifacts spanning centuries that inform and inspire audiences about the arts of Muslim civilizations.
http://www.blogto.com/events/free-admis ... an-museum/
Escape the cold during Welcome Weekend, presented by RBC, which will offer free admission to the Aga Khan Museum on February 11 and 12, 2017. Visitors will have access to Syria: A Living History, a highly acclaimed exhibition that illuminates Syria’s rich and diverse contributions to world heritage over 5,000 years. Patrons will also get a chance to view the Museum’s newest exhibition Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians, which opens to the public February 4th and showcases contemporary Iranian art from the collection of noted Iranian-British collector Mohammed Afkhami.
In addition to the Museum’s temporary exhibitions, visitors can take in pop-up performances by local musicians throughout the weekend and roam the Permanent Collection, which features artifacts spanning centuries that inform and inspire audiences about the arts of Muslim civilizations.
http://www.blogto.com/events/free-admis ... an-museum/
The Fatimid Architecture of Egypt
Tuesday, February 21, 8:15 pm
Discover the contributions the Fatimids made to the architectural history of Egypt — from the major masterpieces of Cairo, including the Al-Azhar, al-Hakim and al-Aqmar mosques, to lesser-known monuments such as the mausoleum complex in Aswan and the Friday Mosque of Qus.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/learn/eve ... ture-egypt
Splendour of Fatimid architectural legacy in Egypt remains vibrant
Leading historian of Islamic art and culture, Professor Bernard O’Kane offers a peek at the architectural accomplishments of the Fatimids in Egypt. On 21 February, he will speak on the same topic at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.
http://www.theismaili.org/heritage-expr ... ns-vibrant
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Behind the Scenes: Installation of Farhad Moshiri’s “Flying Carpet”
Published on Feb 2, 2017
On Monday, January 30, the Aga Khan Museum’s exhibitions team installed a spectacular new piece in our first-floor Museum Collections gallery.
VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHD6RqXl10U
Tuesday, February 21, 8:15 pm
Discover the contributions the Fatimids made to the architectural history of Egypt — from the major masterpieces of Cairo, including the Al-Azhar, al-Hakim and al-Aqmar mosques, to lesser-known monuments such as the mausoleum complex in Aswan and the Friday Mosque of Qus.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/learn/eve ... ture-egypt
Splendour of Fatimid architectural legacy in Egypt remains vibrant
Leading historian of Islamic art and culture, Professor Bernard O’Kane offers a peek at the architectural accomplishments of the Fatimids in Egypt. On 21 February, he will speak on the same topic at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.
http://www.theismaili.org/heritage-expr ... ns-vibrant
*****
Behind the Scenes: Installation of Farhad Moshiri’s “Flying Carpet”
Published on Feb 2, 2017
On Monday, January 30, the Aga Khan Museum’s exhibitions team installed a spectacular new piece in our first-floor Museum Collections gallery.
VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHD6RqXl10U
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Great Poets Series: Reflections on Hafiz
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Published on Mar 1, 2017
On Saturday, March 12, we welcomed a stellar line-up of artists — including Ostad Saeed Farajpoori, Fariba Davodi, Bamdad Fotouhi, and Ehsan Ghafari — to our auditorium during the Great Poets Series. Enjoy these select highlights from the event, animated by the mystical whirling dance of Farzad AttarJafari, featuring translations by Sheniz Janmohamed.
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On Saturday, March 12, we welcomed a stellar line-up of artists — including Ostad Saeed Farajpoori, Fariba Davodi, Bamdad Fotouhi, and Ehsan Ghafari — to our auditorium during the Great Poets Series. Enjoy these select highlights from the event, animated by the mystical whirling dance of Farzad AttarJafari, featuring translations by Sheniz Janmohamed.
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The Aga Khan Museum's latest exhibition is a must see for everyone in Toronto
You’re going to want to see this.
The Aga Khan Museum‘s latest exhibition is not only a world premiere, it’s also a game changer.
Whether you’re an art aficionado, a cultural enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates different sides of beauty, the launch of Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians is a must-attend.
The exhibition showcases intriguing art from 23 contemporary Iranian artists, and will run until June 4.
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You’re going to want to see this.
The Aga Khan Museum‘s latest exhibition is not only a world premiere, it’s also a game changer.
Whether you’re an art aficionado, a cultural enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates different sides of beauty, the launch of Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians is a must-attend.
The exhibition showcases intriguing art from 23 contemporary Iranian artists, and will run until June 4.
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http://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-ag ... sians-2017
Aga Khan Museum celebrates Canada 150 by showcasing Canadian identity
In celebration of Canada’s 150 years as a nation, Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum is featuring a Canadian identity exhibition this summer.
Starting in July, Museum-wide installations of video, textiles, painting and sculpture that convey the diverse identities of more than 20 artists will take over the space in an exhibit called “HERE: Locating Contemporary Canadian Artists.”
“Whether Canadian-born or naturalized, permanent residents or ex-pats, these artists carry experiences from multiple geographies and generations, from neighbours old and new,” according to the Museum. “Rich with questions, their works may point to a pathway for both individuals and nations. Building a future means recognizing complex histories, finding spaces to grow and allowing conversations to continue.”
The exhibition is curated by Swapnaa Tamhane.
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In celebration of Canada’s 150 years as a nation, Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum is featuring a Canadian identity exhibition this summer.
Starting in July, Museum-wide installations of video, textiles, painting and sculpture that convey the diverse identities of more than 20 artists will take over the space in an exhibit called “HERE: Locating Contemporary Canadian Artists.”
“Whether Canadian-born or naturalized, permanent residents or ex-pats, these artists carry experiences from multiple geographies and generations, from neighbours old and new,” according to the Museum. “Rich with questions, their works may point to a pathway for both individuals and nations. Building a future means recognizing complex histories, finding spaces to grow and allowing conversations to continue.”
The exhibition is curated by Swapnaa Tamhane.
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AKM SHARING OF RESOURCES
Museum of Anthropology Announces TRACES OF WORDS: ART AND CALLIGRAPHY FROM ASIA, 5/11-10/9
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Traces of Words will take place in the Audain Gallery at MOA where contemporary artworks and Islamic calligraphic works from the Aga Khan Museum will be shared. Other supplementary exhibitions include highlights from the museum's Asian collection displayed in MOA's Multiversity Galleries; and throughout the month of May, a satellite exhibition at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC will display Asian materials from the UBC Library Collections.
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/art ... 9-20170407
Museum of Anthropology Announces TRACES OF WORDS: ART AND CALLIGRAPHY FROM ASIA, 5/11-10/9
Extract:
Traces of Words will take place in the Audain Gallery at MOA where contemporary artworks and Islamic calligraphic works from the Aga Khan Museum will be shared. Other supplementary exhibitions include highlights from the museum's Asian collection displayed in MOA's Multiversity Galleries; and throughout the month of May, a satellite exhibition at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC will display Asian materials from the UBC Library Collections.
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/art ... 9-20170407
Showcase Performance
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April 21: Spring Breeze from Turkey
In partnership with the Consulate General of Turkey in Toronto, Office of Culture and Information Affairs, the Aga Khan Museum is proud to co-present an evening of Turkish music and dance. The evening begins with a recital by performers from Turkey’s National Opera and Ballet, and is followed by a presentation of regional folk dances performed by the renowned Turkish dance group Hoy-Tur.
The Hoy-Tur Turkish Folk Dance Group was founded in 1970 and over the years has won a number of national and international awards, including competitions in Turkey aimed at selecting an ensemble to represent Turkish folk dance outside the country.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... eze-turkey
PA_04.21.2017_Turkey-Event_800x450.jpg
April 21: Spring Breeze from Turkey
In partnership with the Consulate General of Turkey in Toronto, Office of Culture and Information Affairs, the Aga Khan Museum is proud to co-present an evening of Turkish music and dance. The evening begins with a recital by performers from Turkey’s National Opera and Ballet, and is followed by a presentation of regional folk dances performed by the renowned Turkish dance group Hoy-Tur.
The Hoy-Tur Turkish Folk Dance Group was founded in 1970 and over the years has won a number of national and international awards, including competitions in Turkey aimed at selecting an ensemble to represent Turkish folk dance outside the country.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... eze-turkey
In Conversation With Dr. Henry Kim
http://www.artnowpakistan.com/in-conver ... henry-kim/
In January 2017, Dr Henry Kim spoke at the FOMMA trust about the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. Dr. Kim gave an interesting presentation on this monumental piece of architecture and described how a ground breaking institution such as this museum was paving new ways for art in the 21st century.
1) Let’s begin with your interest in museums; as a Harvard and Oxford trained historian, in your opinion could you tell us why do you think that museums are intrinsic to academia and why is it crucial for countries to invest in institutions that research and display historical artefacts to the public?
For people who are interested in the past, museums play a crucial role as they are the guardians of collections of art and artifacts that are our direct link to past histories. In an age when we are continuously bombarded with opinions and theory, objects hold an important role as primary evidence that cannot be erased and needs to be considered in any considered historical study of a time period or a place. For nations, investing in museums is important for not only for academia, but also for the public which deserve the chance to view the treasures of past cultures and to understand the complex and typically diverse histories of their own countries.
2) Tell us about what makes the Aga Khan Trust for Culture a unique initiative and how has your experience been working at the Aga Khan Museum. What makes this institution different from say, the Ashmolean Museum where you have worked previously?
The Aga Khan Museum is different to most museums, in that it is part of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and has access to the resources and the expertise that have been built up over the decades in supporting, studying and promoting the culture of Muslim civilizations across the world. Without this, the Museum could not have done many of the innovative exhibitions and performances that have been done in its short two-and-a-half year history, such as the current exhibition on Syria, and future exhibitions such as our forthcoming exhibition on Palmyra or the Fatimids in 2018. Even though we are a young museum, we operate as if we were a much older institution, with important links to universities, collections and governments worldwide.
3) Having studied Greek Archaeology, what are the reasons for your interest and inclination towards Islamic civilisations? On that note, do you find that there is a lack of global interest invested in expanding people’s horizons on the diversity of Islamic history? If so, why?
As an archaeologist, I have a profound interest in exploring the connections that take place among cultures across time and geography. More often than not, these cultural dialogues lead to wonderful and amazing developments that have shaped the course of artistic and human history. In looking at the Islamic world, I have been fascinated by the diversity and continuity of these contacts across its 1400 year history. In contrast to the question, I do believe there is an interest today in understanding the diversity of the history of the Islamic world, as this is an area of world history that has been under-studied or under-appreciated to date.
4) You have mentioned in previous interviews that the study of objects speaks volumes about cross cultural interaction. In history textbooks, Pakistan’s art and architectural heritage is immediately linked to the Mughal Empire and monotheistic practices while there is little emphasis placed on Buddhist, Hindu and Mongolian influences. Could you elaborate on how the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto can help enlighten people about the diversity of cultural history present in Muslim countries?
I think this is a task that goes well beyond the Aga Khan Museum, as understanding Pakistan’s rich and multicultural history is something that needs to be promoted by museums throughout the country and worldwide. Pakistan is a country that is only 70 years old, but the history of its lands and cultures stretches back over 5,000 years. How many countries can claim to be home to one of the oldest civilizations in the Indus Valley Civilization, to have witnessed Alexander the Great’s expeditions, to have given rise to the remarkable syncretic culture of the Gandharans, and is home to many sites that are important to Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims? Pakistan has been a crossroads of civilizations for much of its history, and I do believe it is important that this textured and complex history be better understood and promoted.
5) It seems that the arts is often singularly viewed as a luxury and tends to receive the least amount of governmental funding. In your experience, what are some ways in which museum directors, curators and artists can get the government to recognise the incredible need for museums in a country. We ask as publicly funded institutes for the arts in Pakistan tend to be poorly maintained and have a low number of visitors. Do you think there are ways in which this can be changed and encourage public funding for museums?
Museum directors and curators have an important job in demonstrating the role that art and culture play in the shaping of society today. As educational institutions, museums are important resources for the public in understanding their cultural and historical pasts, and are in my opinion necessities rather than luxuries. I do believe that in addition to this, museums need to show their relevance to issues that are faced within society today and be responsive to exploring how art and society work together to build communities. Museums and the arts have always struggled for funding worldwide, but the solution lies not only in public funding, but also the support of individuals and foundations that agree that the arts have an important role in society today. Building a broad base of support is important.
6 A current exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum, Syria: A Living History is a wonderful example of how art can provide counter narratives to politics and international affairs. As the museum focuses on diversity, pluralism and keeping an open mind, why do you think exhibitions such as the current one on Syria are important for large museums to endorse?
I think museums of all sizes have a role in exploring diversity and pluralism, and exhibitions such as Syria are useful lessons in how simple exhibition concepts can have powerful effects on the public’s understanding of current events. I remember back in February 2003, the Ashmolean held a small exhibition on Iraq in the weeks that preceded the Second Gulf War, as a powerful reminder of the important history of the region. This was an important exhibition which was organized quickly, and had much foresight on what would happen to culture in the country in the years that followed. MOMA as recently responded to the US visa travel ban by replacing seven works in its permanent galleries with works done by artists from the countries affected. As we look at the world today, there are more exhibitions of these types that are needed.
7) What are some of your personal favourite exhibitions at the Aga Khan Museum and tell us why?
These are far too many, as with each of the exhibitions we have held at the Museum, we have broken new ground on the public’s understanding of the art and culture of the Muslim world in different ways. Our current exhibition on Syria has been an eye-opener for most, as the important history of this country is little understood amid the turmoil the country faces. Likewise, our recently opened exhibition on Contemporary Persian Art has challenged many the stereotypes of Iranians today and came at the same time as the travel ban on US visa holders from Iran. I am proud we worked with the Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami on Doors without Keys shortly before his death in 2016. I am also most pleased that our opening exhibition, Garden of Ideas, showcased for the first time in North America the remarkable art that is being created in Pakistan today.
From your experience, why do you think that His Highness chose Toronto, Canada for the location of this museum? How does the location add to the vision of this museum?
The choice of Canada for the Museum was made very thoughtfully and reflects the shared values between the country and the Museum. As a museum, we celebrate diversity, pluralism and multiculturalism in our exploration of the arts and cultures of Muslim civilizations over 1,400 years. Canada is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world today, and Toronto is one of the world’s most diverse and multicultural cities. For me, this came true when we opened the Museum and saw the positive response our visitors from Canada had to it.
- See more at: http://www.artnowpakistan.com/in-conver ... A6u2k.dpuf
http://www.artnowpakistan.com/in-conver ... henry-kim/
In January 2017, Dr Henry Kim spoke at the FOMMA trust about the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. Dr. Kim gave an interesting presentation on this monumental piece of architecture and described how a ground breaking institution such as this museum was paving new ways for art in the 21st century.
1) Let’s begin with your interest in museums; as a Harvard and Oxford trained historian, in your opinion could you tell us why do you think that museums are intrinsic to academia and why is it crucial for countries to invest in institutions that research and display historical artefacts to the public?
For people who are interested in the past, museums play a crucial role as they are the guardians of collections of art and artifacts that are our direct link to past histories. In an age when we are continuously bombarded with opinions and theory, objects hold an important role as primary evidence that cannot be erased and needs to be considered in any considered historical study of a time period or a place. For nations, investing in museums is important for not only for academia, but also for the public which deserve the chance to view the treasures of past cultures and to understand the complex and typically diverse histories of their own countries.
2) Tell us about what makes the Aga Khan Trust for Culture a unique initiative and how has your experience been working at the Aga Khan Museum. What makes this institution different from say, the Ashmolean Museum where you have worked previously?
The Aga Khan Museum is different to most museums, in that it is part of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and has access to the resources and the expertise that have been built up over the decades in supporting, studying and promoting the culture of Muslim civilizations across the world. Without this, the Museum could not have done many of the innovative exhibitions and performances that have been done in its short two-and-a-half year history, such as the current exhibition on Syria, and future exhibitions such as our forthcoming exhibition on Palmyra or the Fatimids in 2018. Even though we are a young museum, we operate as if we were a much older institution, with important links to universities, collections and governments worldwide.
3) Having studied Greek Archaeology, what are the reasons for your interest and inclination towards Islamic civilisations? On that note, do you find that there is a lack of global interest invested in expanding people’s horizons on the diversity of Islamic history? If so, why?
As an archaeologist, I have a profound interest in exploring the connections that take place among cultures across time and geography. More often than not, these cultural dialogues lead to wonderful and amazing developments that have shaped the course of artistic and human history. In looking at the Islamic world, I have been fascinated by the diversity and continuity of these contacts across its 1400 year history. In contrast to the question, I do believe there is an interest today in understanding the diversity of the history of the Islamic world, as this is an area of world history that has been under-studied or under-appreciated to date.
4) You have mentioned in previous interviews that the study of objects speaks volumes about cross cultural interaction. In history textbooks, Pakistan’s art and architectural heritage is immediately linked to the Mughal Empire and monotheistic practices while there is little emphasis placed on Buddhist, Hindu and Mongolian influences. Could you elaborate on how the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto can help enlighten people about the diversity of cultural history present in Muslim countries?
I think this is a task that goes well beyond the Aga Khan Museum, as understanding Pakistan’s rich and multicultural history is something that needs to be promoted by museums throughout the country and worldwide. Pakistan is a country that is only 70 years old, but the history of its lands and cultures stretches back over 5,000 years. How many countries can claim to be home to one of the oldest civilizations in the Indus Valley Civilization, to have witnessed Alexander the Great’s expeditions, to have given rise to the remarkable syncretic culture of the Gandharans, and is home to many sites that are important to Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims? Pakistan has been a crossroads of civilizations for much of its history, and I do believe it is important that this textured and complex history be better understood and promoted.
5) It seems that the arts is often singularly viewed as a luxury and tends to receive the least amount of governmental funding. In your experience, what are some ways in which museum directors, curators and artists can get the government to recognise the incredible need for museums in a country. We ask as publicly funded institutes for the arts in Pakistan tend to be poorly maintained and have a low number of visitors. Do you think there are ways in which this can be changed and encourage public funding for museums?
Museum directors and curators have an important job in demonstrating the role that art and culture play in the shaping of society today. As educational institutions, museums are important resources for the public in understanding their cultural and historical pasts, and are in my opinion necessities rather than luxuries. I do believe that in addition to this, museums need to show their relevance to issues that are faced within society today and be responsive to exploring how art and society work together to build communities. Museums and the arts have always struggled for funding worldwide, but the solution lies not only in public funding, but also the support of individuals and foundations that agree that the arts have an important role in society today. Building a broad base of support is important.
6 A current exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum, Syria: A Living History is a wonderful example of how art can provide counter narratives to politics and international affairs. As the museum focuses on diversity, pluralism and keeping an open mind, why do you think exhibitions such as the current one on Syria are important for large museums to endorse?
I think museums of all sizes have a role in exploring diversity and pluralism, and exhibitions such as Syria are useful lessons in how simple exhibition concepts can have powerful effects on the public’s understanding of current events. I remember back in February 2003, the Ashmolean held a small exhibition on Iraq in the weeks that preceded the Second Gulf War, as a powerful reminder of the important history of the region. This was an important exhibition which was organized quickly, and had much foresight on what would happen to culture in the country in the years that followed. MOMA as recently responded to the US visa travel ban by replacing seven works in its permanent galleries with works done by artists from the countries affected. As we look at the world today, there are more exhibitions of these types that are needed.
7) What are some of your personal favourite exhibitions at the Aga Khan Museum and tell us why?
These are far too many, as with each of the exhibitions we have held at the Museum, we have broken new ground on the public’s understanding of the art and culture of the Muslim world in different ways. Our current exhibition on Syria has been an eye-opener for most, as the important history of this country is little understood amid the turmoil the country faces. Likewise, our recently opened exhibition on Contemporary Persian Art has challenged many the stereotypes of Iranians today and came at the same time as the travel ban on US visa holders from Iran. I am proud we worked with the Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami on Doors without Keys shortly before his death in 2016. I am also most pleased that our opening exhibition, Garden of Ideas, showcased for the first time in North America the remarkable art that is being created in Pakistan today.
From your experience, why do you think that His Highness chose Toronto, Canada for the location of this museum? How does the location add to the vision of this museum?The choice of Canada for the Museum was made very thoughtfully and reflects the shared values between the country and the Museum. As a museum, we celebrate diversity, pluralism and multiculturalism in our exploration of the arts and cultures of Muslim civilizations over 1,400 years. Canada is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world today, and Toronto is one of the world’s most diverse and multicultural cities. For me, this came true when we opened the Museum and saw the positive response our visitors from Canada had to it.
- See more at: http://www.artnowpakistan.com/in-conver ... A6u2k.dpuf
Great Poets Series: Reflections on Sultan Shah Khatayi
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0LSDmhaIuE
Aga Khan Museum
Published on Apr 13, 2017
On Saturday, January 23, we welcomed Ali Riza and Hüseyin Albayrak — modern-day troubadours and heirs of the “Ashik” tradition of Anatolia — to deliver the passionate poetry of Sultan Shah Khatayi. Enjoy these select highlights from the event, featuring Kiya Tabassian on the sitar and Pooria Pournazeri on the “tambour.”
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0LSDmhaIuE
Aga Khan Museum
Published on Apr 13, 2017
On Saturday, January 23, we welcomed Ali Riza and Hüseyin Albayrak — modern-day troubadours and heirs of the “Ashik” tradition of Anatolia — to deliver the passionate poetry of Sultan Shah Khatayi. Enjoy these select highlights from the event, featuring Kiya Tabassian on the sitar and Pooria Pournazeri on the “tambour.”
Aga Khan Museum
March 24 ·
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“Behind the Syrians we hear about on the news are people who are a part of a wonderful heritage.” — Henry Kim, Director and CEO, Aga Khan Museum.
Extended through March 26, our critically-acclaimed “Syria: A Living History” exhibition has captivated both journalists and the general public in its tender depictions of the continuity of Syrian culture.
Don’t miss your chance to see this landmark exhibition in its final weekend at the Aga Khan Museum!
Plan your visit: www.agakhanmuseum.org
VIDEO
https://www.facebook.com/agakhanmuseumt ... 926098764/
March 24 ·
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“Behind the Syrians we hear about on the news are people who are a part of a wonderful heritage.” — Henry Kim, Director and CEO, Aga Khan Museum.
Extended through March 26, our critically-acclaimed “Syria: A Living History” exhibition has captivated both journalists and the general public in its tender depictions of the continuity of Syrian culture.
Don’t miss your chance to see this landmark exhibition in its final weekend at the Aga Khan Museum!
Plan your visit: www.agakhanmuseum.org
VIDEO
https://www.facebook.com/agakhanmuseumt ... 926098764/
http://www.straight.com/listings/events/889771
Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
When? May 11–Oct 9
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the insightful and explorative new exhibition Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia (May 11 - October 9, 2017). Honouring the special significance that written forms hold across many diverse cultures in Asia, the multimedia exhibition will examine the physical traces of words – spoken and recorded – that are unique to humans. From Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions and Qu’ranic manuscripts, to Chinese calligraphy and Afghan graffiti, the texts in many styles evoke both the ephemeral and eternal. Expertly curated by Dr. Fuyubi Nakamura (MOA Curator, Asia), Traces of Words will feature works by international artists: Shamsia Hassani, Kimura Tsubasa, Yugami Hisao, Nortse, Phaptawan Suwannakudt, and teamLab. The exhibit will also showcase two works from the Aga Khan Museum, as well as highlights from MOA’s Asian collection including calligraphy by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. The exhibition opening takes place on Thursday, May 11 at 7pm and is free to the public.
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Prince Amyn Mohamed coming to UBC Museum of Anthropology May 11, 2017.
Honouring art and calligraphy - special significance that written forms hold across Asia.
7-10 pm. Free admission.
Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
When? May 11–Oct 9
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the insightful and explorative new exhibition Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia (May 11 - October 9, 2017). Honouring the special significance that written forms hold across many diverse cultures in Asia, the multimedia exhibition will examine the physical traces of words – spoken and recorded – that are unique to humans. From Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions and Qu’ranic manuscripts, to Chinese calligraphy and Afghan graffiti, the texts in many styles evoke both the ephemeral and eternal. Expertly curated by Dr. Fuyubi Nakamura (MOA Curator, Asia), Traces of Words will feature works by international artists: Shamsia Hassani, Kimura Tsubasa, Yugami Hisao, Nortse, Phaptawan Suwannakudt, and teamLab. The exhibit will also showcase two works from the Aga Khan Museum, as well as highlights from MOA’s Asian collection including calligraphy by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. The exhibition opening takes place on Thursday, May 11 at 7pm and is free to the public.
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Prince Amyn Mohamed coming to UBC Museum of Anthropology May 11, 2017.
Honouring art and calligraphy - special significance that written forms hold across Asia.
7-10 pm. Free admission.
http://moa.ubc.ca/portfolio_page/opening-traces/
Thursday, May 11, 7-10 pm
Remarks & Calligraphy Performance: 7:15 pm
Free admission
We invite you to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia, which honours the special significance that written forms hold across many diverse cultures in Asia.
The program begins at 7:15 pm with remarks by Prince Amyn Aga Khan, the younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan and a lifelong supporter of the arts.
Witness a large-scale calligraphy performance by Kimura Tsubasa from Japan, set to a stunning improvisational soundtrack by award-winning Vancouver cellist Marina Hasselberg.
Experience an interactive and immersive projected world from ultra technologists teamLab. And relax with a drink in our courtyard and enjoy live sitar and tabla music from Mohamed Assani.
Thursday, May 11, 7-10 pm
Remarks & Calligraphy Performance: 7:15 pm
Free admission
We invite you to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia, which honours the special significance that written forms hold across many diverse cultures in Asia.
The program begins at 7:15 pm with remarks by Prince Amyn Aga Khan, the younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan and a lifelong supporter of the arts.
Witness a large-scale calligraphy performance by Kimura Tsubasa from Japan, set to a stunning improvisational soundtrack by award-winning Vancouver cellist Marina Hasselberg.
Experience an interactive and immersive projected world from ultra technologists teamLab. And relax with a drink in our courtyard and enjoy live sitar and tabla music from Mohamed Assani.
Special Aga Khan Museum collection on display at Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology
Excerpt:
The exhibit will also feature collections from the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, including contemporary artworks and Islamic calligraphic work along with the museum’s Asian collection.
A reception to open the exhibit is set for May 11, with opening remarks by Prince Amyn Aga Khan, brother of His Highness the Aga Khan and lifelong supporter of the arts.
The multimedia exhibition will be on display until October 9, 2017.
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/museum-o ... ds-exhibit
Excerpt:
The exhibit will also feature collections from the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, including contemporary artworks and Islamic calligraphic work along with the museum’s Asian collection.
A reception to open the exhibit is set for May 11, with opening remarks by Prince Amyn Aga Khan, brother of His Highness the Aga Khan and lifelong supporter of the arts.
The multimedia exhibition will be on display until October 9, 2017.
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/museum-o ... ds-exhibit
Video: Opening of ‘Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia’ exhibition at UBC Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, Canada
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Toronto Gallery Openings: Place And Placement; Robert Burley; Syrian Symphony
The Aga Khan Museum partners with Silkroad, the arts org founded by Yo-Yo Ma, for a show of multimedia artistic responses to the war in Syria.
BY FRAN SCHECHTER
Syrian Symphony: New Compositions In Sight And Sound, at Aga Khan Museum, May 20 to August 17.
The AKM partners with Silkroad, the arts org founded by Yo-Yo Ma, for this show of multimedia artistic responses to the war in Syria: a collaboration between clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and visual artists Kevork Mourad, a theatrical installation with a painting by Ahmad Moualla, a virtual recreation of destroyed monuments in Palmyra and installations about Syrian refugees in Canada.
https://nowtoronto.com/art-and-books/ar ... -symphony/
The Aga Khan Museum partners with Silkroad, the arts org founded by Yo-Yo Ma, for a show of multimedia artistic responses to the war in Syria.
BY FRAN SCHECHTER
Syrian Symphony: New Compositions In Sight And Sound, at Aga Khan Museum, May 20 to August 17.
The AKM partners with Silkroad, the arts org founded by Yo-Yo Ma, for this show of multimedia artistic responses to the war in Syria: a collaboration between clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and visual artists Kevork Mourad, a theatrical installation with a painting by Ahmad Moualla, a virtual recreation of destroyed monuments in Palmyra and installations about Syrian refugees in Canada.
https://nowtoronto.com/art-and-books/ar ... -symphony/
14th-century Persian poet Hafez a guide for today's Iranian-Canadians
Iranian engineer lectures on how renowned poet Hafez is viewed in the West
Hafez, the 14th-century Persian poet, still draws a crowd, if the hundreds of Iranians gathering this weekend for several presentations are any evidence.
Nasser Kanani, an expert in electrochemistry, is the guest speaker, better known in engineering circles for his textbook on electroplating, rather than his recently-published two-volume study of the poet called Hafez and His Divan As Viewed By the West.
Mohandez, the Canadian society of Iranian engineers and architects, sponsored Kanani's lectures at Toronto's Aga Khan Museum and an Iranian community centre.
Unusual mix: Electrochemistry and poetry
Electrochemistry and poetry aren't your usual mix of engineering specialties but Kanani says the poems of Hafez transcend the boundaries between the sciences and literature.
"Everybody believes that he has discovered Hafez for himself or herself," said Kanani. "And the interpretation will be a never-ending process."
More...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/1 ... -1.4113808
Iranian engineer lectures on how renowned poet Hafez is viewed in the West
Hafez, the 14th-century Persian poet, still draws a crowd, if the hundreds of Iranians gathering this weekend for several presentations are any evidence.
Nasser Kanani, an expert in electrochemistry, is the guest speaker, better known in engineering circles for his textbook on electroplating, rather than his recently-published two-volume study of the poet called Hafez and His Divan As Viewed By the West.
Mohandez, the Canadian society of Iranian engineers and architects, sponsored Kanani's lectures at Toronto's Aga Khan Museum and an Iranian community centre.
Unusual mix: Electrochemistry and poetry
Electrochemistry and poetry aren't your usual mix of engineering specialties but Kanani says the poems of Hafez transcend the boundaries between the sciences and literature.
"Everybody believes that he has discovered Hafez for himself or herself," said Kanani. "And the interpretation will be a never-ending process."
More...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/1 ... -1.4113808
"The Sultan and the Saint"(AKM)(ICT)June8/11
Canadian Premiere of "The Sultan and the Saint"
Narrated by Academy Award Winner Jeremy Irons
The true story of St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt
and the risks they took for peace.
June 8 | Aga Khan Museum | 7:30 pm
June 11 | Ismaili Centre, Toronto | 7:30 pm
Tickets: $12
Limited seating available at both venues. Purchase your tickets now!
Purchase Tickets | June 8 | Aga Khan Museum
Purchase Tickets | June 11 | Ismaili Centre Toronto
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The Sultan and the Saint film tells one of the great, lost stories from history. Set in a past period of East-West conflict, it speaks with urgency to our present. Two men of faith, one a traveling Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. Merging cinematic re-enactments with interviews featuring renowned historians, religious thinkers, and other experts, this unusual film explores the little-known encounter in 1219 between Malik Al-Kamil, Sultan of Egypt, and a Christian friar later known as St. Francis of Assisi. Discover in this Canadian premiere how their meeting helped change the course of history — and what the 21st century might learn from their insights. Learn more about the film here or see the preview.
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The Ismaili Centre, Toronto
49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1
Canadian Premiere of "The Sultan and the Saint"
Narrated by Academy Award Winner Jeremy Irons
The true story of St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt
and the risks they took for peace.
June 8 | Aga Khan Museum | 7:30 pm
June 11 | Ismaili Centre, Toronto | 7:30 pm
Tickets: $12
Limited seating available at both venues. Purchase your tickets now!
Purchase Tickets | June 8 | Aga Khan Museum
Purchase Tickets | June 11 | Ismaili Centre Toronto
In partnership with:
The Sultan and the Saint film tells one of the great, lost stories from history. Set in a past period of East-West conflict, it speaks with urgency to our present. Two men of faith, one a traveling Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. Merging cinematic re-enactments with interviews featuring renowned historians, religious thinkers, and other experts, this unusual film explores the little-known encounter in 1219 between Malik Al-Kamil, Sultan of Egypt, and a Christian friar later known as St. Francis of Assisi. Discover in this Canadian premiere how their meeting helped change the course of history — and what the 21st century might learn from their insights. Learn more about the film here or see the preview.
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The Ismaili Centre, Toronto
49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1
Workshop
Take part in a free interactive workshops on Museum grounds. Toronto-based choreographer Puja Amin and Sanskriti Arts dancers and musicians teach audiences Garba, an energetic Gujrati dance that incorporates sticks or dandiyas. At this performance and workshop, meet Sanskriti Arts’ energetic team and learn the history of the dance, as well as key moves. No dance experience is required. Simply come to the Museum grounds in comfortable clothes.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... kriti-arts
Take part in a free interactive workshops on Museum grounds. Toronto-based choreographer Puja Amin and Sanskriti Arts dancers and musicians teach audiences Garba, an energetic Gujrati dance that incorporates sticks or dandiyas. At this performance and workshop, meet Sanskriti Arts’ energetic team and learn the history of the dance, as well as key moves. No dance experience is required. Simply come to the Museum grounds in comfortable clothes.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... kriti-arts
Sacred Spirit with Parvathy Baul
Thursday, August 24, 8 pm
Parvathy Baul first encountered “Baul,” the sacred Bengali musical form after which she took her current name, on a train journey to Bolpar, India. In the decades since, she has become one of the tradition’s most accomplished interpreters, studying with Baul masters and sharing the form with audiences in more than 40 countries. In this powerful showcase performance, be inspired and transported as Parvathy Baul takes to our stage, interpreting Baul through mystic song and dance.
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https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... vathy-baul
Thursday, August 24, 8 pm
Parvathy Baul first encountered “Baul,” the sacred Bengali musical form after which she took her current name, on a train journey to Bolpar, India. In the decades since, she has become one of the tradition’s most accomplished interpreters, studying with Baul masters and sharing the form with audiences in more than 40 countries. In this powerful showcase performance, be inspired and transported as Parvathy Baul takes to our stage, interpreting Baul through mystic song and dance.
More..
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... vathy-baul
Conferences & Symposia
Gain an insider’s perspective on the seldom-seen artworks in the Bruschettini Collection from Islamic art experts including Sheila R. Canby (Metropolitan Museum) and Dr. Claus-Peter Haase (Free University of Berlin), art collector and carpet connoisseur Alberto Boralevi, and Aga Khan Museum Curator Dr. Filiz Çakır Phillip.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/learn/eve ... collection
Gain an insider’s perspective on the seldom-seen artworks in the Bruschettini Collection from Islamic art experts including Sheila R. Canby (Metropolitan Museum) and Dr. Claus-Peter Haase (Free University of Berlin), art collector and carpet connoisseur Alberto Boralevi, and Aga Khan Museum Curator Dr. Filiz Çakır Phillip.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/learn/eve ... collection
Discover The Aga Khan Museum
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A visit to the Aga Khan Museum is a visit for all the senses. Experience a stunning building surrounded by formal gardens and a public park. The Museum offers worlds of discovery — and something for all ages and interests.
Engage with a historic collection, contemporary exhibitions, and centuries of vibrant cross-cultural exchange.
• View Museum-wide temporary art installations that celebrate the diversity of 21 artists.
• Explore the arts of world civilizations through talks, tours, and hands-on workshops.
• Engage with live music and dance, film screenings, and surprising Pop-up Performances.
• Find unique gifts sourced from around the globe to complement the Museum’s Collection and exhibitions.
• Savour the cuisine of Master Chef Mark Mc Ewan against the backdrop of historic decor.
Find the Aga Khan Museum on Wynford Drive just off the Don Valley Parkway.
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On The Go Toronto Magazine | Advice | Discover The Aga Khan Museum
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Discover The Aga Khan Museum
A visit to the Aga Khan Museum is a visit for all the senses. Experience a stunning building surrounded by formal gardens and a public park. The Museum offers worlds of discovery — and something for all ages and interests.
Engage with a historic collection, contemporary exhibitions, and centuries of vibrant cross-cultural exchange.
• View Museum-wide temporary art installations that celebrate the diversity of 21 artists.
• Explore the arts of world civilizations through talks, tours, and hands-on workshops.
• Engage with live music and dance, film screenings, and surprising Pop-up Performances.
• Find unique gifts sourced from around the globe to complement the Museum’s Collection and exhibitions.
• Savour the cuisine of Master Chef Mark Mc Ewan against the backdrop of historic decor.
Find the Aga Khan Museum on Wynford Drive just off the Don Valley Parkway.
http://www.onthego.to/advice-category/d ... -museum-2/
Special Programming
On Saturday, September 30, the Aga Khan Museum presents an immersive evening of unforgettable programming during Nuit Blanche, Toronto’s annual all-night art event.
From 7 pm Saturday to 6 am Sunday in the Aga Khan Park, experience the Canadian premiere of a monumental multimedia installation by acclaimed New York-based artist Shahzia Sikander. The dazzling Disruption as Rapture features animated miniature illustrations from an 18th-century manuscript of the Gulshan-i ’Ishq ("Rose Garden of Love").*
At 7 pm in the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, across from the Aga Khan Museum, Sikander discusses her Nuit Blanche installation and her practice as a contemporary artist from Pakistan.
From 8 pm Saturday to 6 am Sunday, enjoy free performances by award-winning indie bands and renowned international artists, including:
Doomsquad
Members of Yamantaka // Sonic Titan
Ben Shemie from Suuns
Sufi music and whirling in celebration of the 810th anniversary of Rumi’s birthday
Plus, the rare chance to experience sunrise raags, and more.
Performances take place in the Aga Khan Museum courtyard and auditorium, as well as in the communal spaces of two Mongolian yurts, traditional nomadic structures, installed for Nuit Blanche in the Aga Khan Park. For performance venues, times, and details, see schedule below.
On Nuit Blanche, from 7 pm to midnight, admission to the Aga Khan Museum galleries is by contribution.
*A scene from a 17th-century version of the Gulshan-i ‘Ishq, the story interpreted in Disruption as Rapture, will be on display in the Museum’s first-floor gallery.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... anche-2017
On Saturday, September 30, the Aga Khan Museum presents an immersive evening of unforgettable programming during Nuit Blanche, Toronto’s annual all-night art event.
From 7 pm Saturday to 6 am Sunday in the Aga Khan Park, experience the Canadian premiere of a monumental multimedia installation by acclaimed New York-based artist Shahzia Sikander. The dazzling Disruption as Rapture features animated miniature illustrations from an 18th-century manuscript of the Gulshan-i ’Ishq ("Rose Garden of Love").*
At 7 pm in the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, across from the Aga Khan Museum, Sikander discusses her Nuit Blanche installation and her practice as a contemporary artist from Pakistan.
From 8 pm Saturday to 6 am Sunday, enjoy free performances by award-winning indie bands and renowned international artists, including:
Doomsquad
Members of Yamantaka // Sonic Titan
Ben Shemie from Suuns
Sufi music and whirling in celebration of the 810th anniversary of Rumi’s birthday
Plus, the rare chance to experience sunrise raags, and more.
Performances take place in the Aga Khan Museum courtyard and auditorium, as well as in the communal spaces of two Mongolian yurts, traditional nomadic structures, installed for Nuit Blanche in the Aga Khan Park. For performance venues, times, and details, see schedule below.
On Nuit Blanche, from 7 pm to midnight, admission to the Aga Khan Museum galleries is by contribution.
*A scene from a 17th-century version of the Gulshan-i ‘Ishq, the story interpreted in Disruption as Rapture, will be on display in the Museum’s first-floor gallery.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performin ... anche-2017
Annual Lecture
Orhan Pamuk: The Future of Museums is Inside Our Homes
Sunday, October 29, 2–4 pm
$40, $36 Friends, $20 students and seniors
Includes same-day Museum admission
Join us in welcoming Orhan Pamuk, novelist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature (2006), and now, presenter of the Aga Khan Museum’s third Annual Lecture. Pamuk discusses his manifesto and the making of his own Museum of Innocence in Istanbul. Don’t miss what promises to be a fascinating illustrated exploration of museums that celebrates the depths of our humanity.
Tickets to this event include same-day Museum admission.
Orhan Pamuk: The Future of Museums is Inside Our Homes
Sunday, October 29, 2–4 pm
$40, $36 Friends, $20 students and seniors
Includes same-day Museum admission
Join us in welcoming Orhan Pamuk, novelist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature (2006), and now, presenter of the Aga Khan Museum’s third Annual Lecture. Pamuk discusses his manifesto and the making of his own Museum of Innocence in Istanbul. Don’t miss what promises to be a fascinating illustrated exploration of museums that celebrates the depths of our humanity.
Tickets to this event include same-day Museum admission.
Friends of the Aga Khan Museum launched in Dubai
The Friends of the Aga Khan Museum in the Gulf and South Asia was opened at Concrete, a new space on Alserkal Avenue
Dubai: Friends of the Aga Khan Museum in the Gulf and South Asia was launched at Concrete, a new space on Alserkal Avenue.
The Friends of the Aga Khan Museum in the Gulf and South Asia was opened at Concrete, a new space on Alserkal Avenue, and will offer visitors a chance to see the contributions of Islamic civilisations to the world heritage.
Launched by Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, the museum offers a window into worlds that are often unknown or unfamiliar to museum goers, such as the many Muslim civilisations that have made artistic, intellectual, and scientific innovations across centuries and spanning regions from the Iberian Peninsula to China.
“The interaction between the museum and the patrons will benefit not only the museum and its patrons but also the global society of the UAE,” said Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. “I sense that you patrons who are willing to share your resources and your personal collections with the Aga Khan Museum fully understand the essential value of pluralism.”
“The artefacts in the museum convey a clear sense of Muslim diversity, a diversity that deserves global prominence,” he said.
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/fr ... -1.2109148
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Museums need to reinvent themselves to get people's interest, says Aga Khan Museum director
"What are art and culture? How can they enhance the quality of life and make lives better?”
These were some of the questions answered by director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, Dr Henry Kim, during his talk at the Aga Khan University’s Special Lecture Series on Thursday.
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The Friends of the Aga Khan Museum in the Gulf and South Asia was opened at Concrete, a new space on Alserkal Avenue
Dubai: Friends of the Aga Khan Museum in the Gulf and South Asia was launched at Concrete, a new space on Alserkal Avenue.
The Friends of the Aga Khan Museum in the Gulf and South Asia was opened at Concrete, a new space on Alserkal Avenue, and will offer visitors a chance to see the contributions of Islamic civilisations to the world heritage.
Launched by Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, the museum offers a window into worlds that are often unknown or unfamiliar to museum goers, such as the many Muslim civilisations that have made artistic, intellectual, and scientific innovations across centuries and spanning regions from the Iberian Peninsula to China.
“The interaction between the museum and the patrons will benefit not only the museum and its patrons but also the global society of the UAE,” said Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. “I sense that you patrons who are willing to share your resources and your personal collections with the Aga Khan Museum fully understand the essential value of pluralism.”
“The artefacts in the museum convey a clear sense of Muslim diversity, a diversity that deserves global prominence,” he said.
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/fr ... -1.2109148
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Museums need to reinvent themselves to get people's interest, says Aga Khan Museum director
"What are art and culture? How can they enhance the quality of life and make lives better?”
These were some of the questions answered by director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, Dr Henry Kim, during his talk at the Aga Khan University’s Special Lecture Series on Thursday.
More..
https://images.dawn.com/news/1178655
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Toronto can add "Vulcan" to the long list of places it's played on TV thanks to last night's episode of Star Trek: Discovery.
The new Space and CBS series, which premiered last month, has been filming in The 6ix since January 2017.
If you aren't aware, Star Trek Discovery is filmed in Toronto and this is sooooo the Aga Khan Museum. October 23, 2017
Knowing this, fans figured it would only be a matter of time before a local landmark worked its way into the show – I mean, it's happened before.
As Redditors were quick to point out in a thread about Sunday evening's episode, City Hall appeared in a 1989 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation as a destination in the Iconian Gateway.
Last night, nearly 30 years later, it was Toronto's Aga Khan Musem that popped up in the Star Trek universe – this time as part of the planet Vulcan.
The scenes on Vulcan in tonight's #StarTrekDiscovery were filmed at the Aga Khan Museum for Islamic art and Muslim culture. pic.twitter.com/NWa9O2YY5H
— Anthony Oliveira (@meakoopa) October 23, 2017
Very cool, and it could be just one of many future Discovery cameos for Toronto.
The show was just renewed for a second season in light of fantastic ratings and much critical acclaim.
A prequel to earlier Trek storylines, Discovery follows the crew of the USS Discovery during a war between The Klingons and the Federation.
Lead photo by
Space TV / screenshot
Toronto can add "Vulcan" to the long list of places it's played on TV thanks to last night's episode of Star Trek: Discovery.
The new Space and CBS series, which premiered last month, has been filming in The 6ix since January 2017.
If you aren't aware, Star Trek Discovery is filmed in Toronto and this is sooooo the Aga Khan Museum. October 23, 2017
Knowing this, fans figured it would only be a matter of time before a local landmark worked its way into the show – I mean, it's happened before.
As Redditors were quick to point out in a thread about Sunday evening's episode, City Hall appeared in a 1989 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation as a destination in the Iconian Gateway.
Last night, nearly 30 years later, it was Toronto's Aga Khan Musem that popped up in the Star Trek universe – this time as part of the planet Vulcan.
The scenes on Vulcan in tonight's #StarTrekDiscovery were filmed at the Aga Khan Museum for Islamic art and Muslim culture. pic.twitter.com/NWa9O2YY5H
— Anthony Oliveira (@meakoopa) October 23, 2017
Very cool, and it could be just one of many future Discovery cameos for Toronto.
The show was just renewed for a second season in light of fantastic ratings and much critical acclaim.
A prequel to earlier Trek storylines, Discovery follows the crew of the USS Discovery during a war between The Klingons and the Federation.
Lead photo by
Space TV / screenshot
Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah visited His Highness Aga Khan's Museum of Islamic Arts in Ontario, after his participation at the Halifax International Security Forum.
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Skate Girls of Kabul
Sep 5 2017 to Oct 29 2017
“It’s hard not to think of Afghan girls skateboarding as an unlikely clash of cultures. But when you see these children tearing around the skate park, shrieking with laughter, your preconceptions drop away... I hope that this collection captures something of their spirit: their joy in life, their individuality, and their community.” — Jessica Fulford-Dobson
Award-winning British photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson travelled to Afghanistan in the summer of 2013 and the summer of 2014 to document young girls participating in a unique program called Skateistan — an international NGO founded in 2009 in Kabul, Afghanistan, to provide girls with a place to skate safely and a route into education.
Fulford-Dobson visited Skateistan for a total of six weeks and her engaging photographs from her time there deftly undermine cultural, religious, and gender stereotypes. Collected in a book called Skate Girls of Kabul and now exhibited in the Aga Khan Park, these photographs present an uncomplicated celebration of childhood and girl power.
Guest Curator
Marianne Fenton
Artist
Jessica Fulford-Dobson
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/skate-girls-kabul
Sep 5 2017 to Oct 29 2017
“It’s hard not to think of Afghan girls skateboarding as an unlikely clash of cultures. But when you see these children tearing around the skate park, shrieking with laughter, your preconceptions drop away... I hope that this collection captures something of their spirit: their joy in life, their individuality, and their community.” — Jessica Fulford-Dobson
Award-winning British photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson travelled to Afghanistan in the summer of 2013 and the summer of 2014 to document young girls participating in a unique program called Skateistan — an international NGO founded in 2009 in Kabul, Afghanistan, to provide girls with a place to skate safely and a route into education.
Fulford-Dobson visited Skateistan for a total of six weeks and her engaging photographs from her time there deftly undermine cultural, religious, and gender stereotypes. Collected in a book called Skate Girls of Kabul and now exhibited in the Aga Khan Park, these photographs present an uncomplicated celebration of childhood and girl power.
Guest Curator
Marianne Fenton
Artist
Jessica Fulford-Dobson
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/skate-girls-kabul