Aga Khan Museum

inaugurated 2014
Canada

The mandate of the Aga Khan Museum is to educate and inspire. Its programs have been developed to meet these aims. Visitors will gain access to art and performances that illustrate the true artistic diversity of Islamic civilizations, from the Arab Near East and its highly individualized offshoots in North Africa, to the Iranian world that stretched from modern Iran through Afghanistan and Central Asia, to the Hindustani courts of India and Pakistan, to the Muslim communities of China. It is art that is immersed in storytelling, the epic tales of kings and heroes, and court life, that celebrates the perfection of traditional art forms, whether in objects made by master artists or in performances by virtuosos, and that continues to the present day.


Through art, the Aga Khan Museum aims to connect cultures.

Associated Sites

Aga Khan Museum
Toronto, Canada

Documents

Paths of Princes: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collection
catalog
Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum: Masterpieces of Islamic Art
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Architecture in Islamic Arts: Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum
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Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum: Arts of the Book and Calligraphy
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Spirit and Life
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Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Media and Publications
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Images & Videos

Aga Khan Museum: A Museum Like No Other
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Map: "Syria: A Living History"
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A Leisurely Journey Through the Gardens and Parks of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
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Map 2: "Syria: A Living History"
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Map3: "Syria: A Living History"
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Map4: "Syria: A Living History"
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Map5: "Syria: A Living History"
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Map1: "Syria: A Living History" - Image and Text
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Collections

Aga Khan Museum

Related Authorities

Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Switzerland
His Highness the Aga Khan IV