Aga Khan Museum

The Aga Khan Museum and the UAE Ministry of Culture celebrated the successful debut of their first collaborative exhibition at the prestigious Al Burda Awards, hosted at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on December 17, 2024. Co-curated by the Museum and the inaugural cohort of Al Burda Fellows, the exhibition showcases contemporary Islamic art drawn from the Ministry's collection. Following its launch in Abu Dhabi, the exhibition will travel to Toronto in the summer of 2025, where it will present a selection of winning pieces from the past 20 years of the Al Burda Islamic Art Award in dialogue with historic masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum’s Collection. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8UH_Hkz — Photo: Aly Manji #AgaKhanMuseum #IslamicArt #AlBurdaAwards #LouvreAbuDhabi

We join the Nanji family in celebrating Pyarali Gulamani Nanji, C.M.'s appointment to the Order of Canada this week. Mr. Nanji's visionary philanthropy and extraordinary leadership have left an indelible mark in Canada. The Nanji Family Foundation is a vital supporter of the Aga Khan Museum's mission and vision. Their support is helping to expand the Museum's reach and impact millions of people around the globe, deepening their understanding of Muslim arts and culture and their connection with the world. — Photo: Akber Dewji From left to right: Mr. Azim Nanji, Mr. Pyarali G. Nanji, Prince Amyn Aga Khan (Board Chairman, Aga Khan Museum), Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis (Director and CEO, Aga Khan Museum), Mrs. Gulshan Nanji, Ms. Tazmin Nanji-Amlani, Mr. Ameerally Kassim-Lakha (President, Ismaili Council for Canada), Mr. Moyez Jadavji. #OrderofCanada #GGHonours

In this episode of This Being Human, we sit down with Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, known to many as YBQ, a visionary artist whose work blends music, culture, and storytelling to craft a truly global sound. From his roots to his rise, YBQ shares his journey of artistic discovery, the influences that shaped his music, and the profound themes of identity, belonging, and transformation that echo through his work. Whether you’re a fan of his genre-bending soundscapes or curious about how art can bridge cultural divides, this episode will inspire and enlighten you. Tune in for an intimate, reflective conversation that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the power of connection. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/en7XkztH

The extraordinary contributions of the Rasheed Dhuka and Nooruddin Khawja families have been commemorated with the renaming of the lower-level gallery to the Rasheed Dhuka and Nooruddin Khawja Family Gallery. Thanks to their endowment gift, the Museum can continue to grow its innovative and dynamic programming, providing visitors with a space to explore contemporary exhibitions that foster intercultural dialogue and connection through the arts. Their unwavering commitment to the Museum over the past decade reflects a deep belief in the unifying power of the arts and stands as an inspiration for us all. Visit https://lnkd.in/gsKqku5w to learn more about the Rasheed Dhuka and Nooruddin Khawja families' lasting impact and steadfast support of the Museum. #AgaKhanMuseum #RasheedDhukaandNooruddinKhawjaFamilyGallery

My essay on the Safavid-era painter Reza 'Abbasi is just out, with many thanks to the Editorial Board of the Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts. First page shown here. For those of you with access to academic libraries, the full essay is available by logging into the University of Chicago Press online: https://lnkd.in/e8hs4JGt

This week, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hisham Matar joins This Being Human to discuss his latest novel, My Friends.    He reflects on themes of friendship, exile, and the complexities of writing from the margins. Matar shares how his work explores life’s central question: How might we live? Through meditations on cities, memory, and the human condition, he offers a tender and profound view of connecting with others.   Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dpcsqiYN   🎙️ This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. — #AgaKhanMuseum #ThisBeingHuman #MuseumPodcast

The Museum is delighted to have welcomed students from the Integrative Arts PANF 4990 Interdisciplinary Arts Capstone Studio. This visit, supported by a CEWIL/ECAIT Canada iHUB grant, marked the beginning of a year-long journey. Students toured the Light: Visionary Perspectives exhibition, led by co-curators Bita Pourvash and Marianne Fenton and explored the Museum Collections Gallery, where they collected valuable insights from Hayley Andrew, PhD, the Museum's Senior Manager of Exhibitions & Collections. We’re honoured to be a part of this interdisciplinary course, fostering creative research and collaboration across theatre, dance, film, media arts, and more. It's a privilege to see students engage with the Museum's mandate and Collections, bringing new perspectives to life. Here’s to the power of art, education, and collaboration! #AgaKhanMuseum #InterdisciplinaryArts #CulturalExploration #ArtsEducation York University

The Museum is honoured to announce the renaming of the Patrons' Lounge to the Rupani Family Patrons' Lounge in recognition of the transformational generosity of Amirali Rupani and his family. Located on the second floor, the Rupani Family Patrons' Lounge is a serene space where Patrons gather to reflect, connect, and share meaningful moments. It stands as a testament to the family's unwavering commitment to fostering connections, bridging cultures, and promoting peaceful societies through the arts. As we celebrate the Museum's 10th anniversary, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Rupani family for their incredible dedication and generosity, which will inspire generations of future Museum donors. Learn more about the Rupani Family's commitment to advancing the Museum’s mission and securing its future sustainability: https://shorturl.at/Jpc04 #AgaKhanMuseum #RupaniFamilyPatronsLounge

In this episode of This Being Human, host Abdul-Rehman Malik sits down with Krista Tippett, the celebrated creator of On Being. Known for her gift of drawing out insights from some of the world’s most profound thinkers, Krista reflects on her journey through wisdom, love, and radical listening. She shares what it means to pursue understanding in a time when we are overloaded with information, and how her approach to conversations invites us to open up to life’s mystery and grace. Join us for an intimate, timeless conversation with one of today’s most trusted voices in exploring what it means to truly be human. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gEgsY2Zs

On this International Day of Islamic Art, we celebrate the artistic achievements and enduring legacies of Muslim civilizations. Our Museum Collections Gallery is filled with masterpieces that span the 9th to 19th centuries, showcasing works from Spain to China. It is also a space where contemporary artists ignite conversations between the past and present. The current themed installation, Life on Land, invites you to explore the beauty of animals and natural environments as celebrated in Islamic art and literature. From intricate paintings to exquisite objects, the highlighted items showcase humanity's timeless connection with nature. Visit the Museum and don’t miss this opportunity to engage with art, culture, and history. — Photo: Salina Kassan