Aga Khan Museum's 10th Anniversary Exhibition Explores Light
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special exhibition titled 'Light: Visionary Perspectives,' scheduled to open on July 13, 2024. This exhibit will showcase modern artwork by notable artists, including Anila Quayyum Agha and Anish Kapoor, alongside a rare 16th-century piece, the 'Opticae Thesaurus.' Curated by Bita Pourvash and Marianne Fenton, the collection explores various interpretations of light's significance. Key works include Kimsooja's 'To Breathe' and Tannis Nielsen's 'mazinibii'igan / a creation.' Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis will highlight light as a representation of hope and connection throughout the display.
Key facts
- Exhibition opens July 13, 2024 at Aga Khan Museum, Toronto
- Features works by Anila Quayyum Agha, Tannis Nielsen, Olafur Eliasson, Kimsooja, Anish Kapoor
- Co-curated by Bita Pourvash and Marianne Fenton
- Includes historical text 'Opticae Thesaurus' (16th-century Latin translation of Ibn al-Haytham's work)
- Building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki
- Exhibition explores light as metaphor for pluralism and intercultural connection
- Kimsooja's 'To Breathe' uses special film on courtyard glass to create rainbow effects
- Tannis Nielsen's video installation 'mazinibii'igan / a creation' features Anishinaabe creation story
Entities
Artists
- Anila Quayyum Agha
- Tannis Nielsen
- Olafur Eliasson
- Kimsooja
- Anish Kapoor
- Fumihiko Maki
- Ibn al-Haytham
Institutions
- Aga Khan Museum
- Pritzker Prize
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada