Islamic Heritage Month at the Museum

Light: Visionary Perspectives – Curator Talk*

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Time: 7–8 pm

Price: Free (tickets are required for this event)

Location: North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street) | Concourse Event Space

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 Join Aga Khan Museum Associate Curator Bita Pourvash and Special Projects Curator Marianne Fenton as they discuss Light: Visionary Perspectives, an immersive exhibition celebrating the Museum’s 10th anniversary. On display until March 17, 2025, this groundbreaking exhibition features contemporary installations by renowned artists, including Anila Quayyum Agha, Olafur Eliasson, and Anish Kapoor. Light: Visionary Perspectives invites visitors to experience the boundless possibilities and impact of light through mesmerizing works that explore its universal ability to shape perceptions and foster intercultural connections. 

Gain behind-the-scenes insights into the creative processes that brought these visionary works to life, as well as the exhibition’s role in celebrating cultural diversity and artistic innovation. 

Reflective Tiles: Discovering Metal Embossing Workshop

Partnership with the Mississauga Public Library

Ages: 13+

Date: Friday, October 21, 2024

Time: 7–8 pm

Price: Free (tickets are required for this workshop)

Location:  Hazel McCallion Central Library (301 Burnhamthorpe Road W) | Program Room 2B

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Explore the art of metal embossing in this hands-on workshop. Discover the basics of this technique, draw inspiration from the unique patterns in our Museum Collections, and experiment with your own designs. By the end of the workshop, you will create a beautifully embossed metal tile to take home. Suitable for all skill levels

Please note: limited spots are available. There will be a small number of drop-in spots available at the door, space permitting.