
Through the Artist’s Lens
Exploring Muqarnas: Form and Light with Glenn McArthur
Wednesday, June 18–Saturday, September 6, 2025
Tours: Wednesdays at 6 pm and Saturdays at 3 pm
Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park
Price: $20
Advance booking is recommended but walk-ins are welcome.
Tickets to this event include same-day Museum admission.
For a limited time, join artist and photographer Glenn McArthur for a special, conversational tour.
Featured in the exhibition Muqarnas: Form and Light, McArthur’s photographs capture the intricate beauty and geometric precision of muqarnas — an architectural element found throughout the Islamic world. Gain a deeper understanding of the artistic, cultural, and historical significance of these remarkable forms, as McArthur shares stories and insights behind his work.
McArthur’s fascination with muqarnas began on a post-college trip to Europe, where a visit to Spain’s Alhambra Palace left a lasting impression. Decades later, a chance encounter with a similar architectural detail on a historic gate reignited that early curiosity.
Advance booking is recommended but walk-ins are welcome.
Tours: Wednesdays at 6 pm and Saturdays at 3 pm. Please click BOOK NOW above for the schedule of available dates for booking.
The experience includes:
- A guided tour of the Muqarnas exhibition in the Aga Khan Park
- Direct access to the artist with space for questions and dialogue
- Interactive, hands-on engagement with handcrafted muqarnas model pieces that Glenn uses during the tour
- An opportunity to explore cultural, historical, and design perspectives on a 1,000-year-old architectural tradition
Meeting Point: All tours begin at the Visitor Services Desk. Please arrive at least 5–10 minutes before the tour start time.
Rain Plan: In case of inclement weather, the tour will take place indoors in the Education Centre (Workshop Room) and include an engaging presentation with visual materials and model handling.

About the Artist

Glenn McArthur
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