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Dear Supporters,
Spring has officially arrived in Toronto and we hope you are enjoying warm weather wherever this email finds you.
To celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Game On!, we have an included an interview with the exhibition's curator, Bita Pourvash in this newsletter. In the spirit of games, a fun challenge also awaits you below. We hope these features allow our global supporters to feel close to the exhibition and inspire our local supporters to visit us soon.
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Sincerely,
Aga Khan Museum Development Team |
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Reception for the Inauguration of Generations Toronto |
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Photo credit: Akber Dewji |
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On Monday, March 30, we welcomed guests of the Generations Toronto inauguration into the Museum for a celebratory reception. Generations Toronto is a not-for-profit, inter-generational community where there are opportunities for people of all ages to thrive within a culturally-responsive environment. We were delighted to be part of these inauguration ceremonies and commemorate the milestone occasion.
The neighbourhoods surrounding the Museum enrich our community and programming. From connection and community to cultural celebration, Generations Toronto and the Aga Khan Museum hold many shared values. The Museum looks forward to creating joint programming in partnership with Generations Toronto to celebrate diversity, encourage intergenerational mentorship, and ensure that everyone has access to meaningful cultural engagement through the arts.
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A Challenge for You: Spot the Object |
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Does this detail look familiar?
This is a close-up photo of a much loved artwork in our Permanent Collection currently on display in the Museum Collections Gallery.
If you want to challenge yourself, explore our digital collection and see if you can identify which artwork the detail is from. (Hint: visit page 17!)
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When you are ready to reveal the object, click the image to see a full size picture and discover its story. |
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Interview with Game On! Curator, Bita Pourvash |
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Museum Curator Bita Pourvash is also the curator of our new exhibition, Game On!. Since joining the Museum in 2012, she has been involved in numerous exhibitions and curatorial projects, including co-curating Light: Visionary Perspectives (2024), Transforming Traditions: The Arts of 19th-century Iran (2018) and curating contemporary installations Cultured Pallets (2023) and Faig Ahmed: Dissolving Order (2019). |
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Question: The Game On! exhibition has many meaningful themes and stories to share. Is there an element that you feel is most important?
Answer: One of the most meaningful elements for me is the sense of connection that games create across time and place. When you look at a game we still play today, such as chess, it is striking to realize that people hundreds or even thousands of years ago were engaging with something very similar. As games travel across places and generations, the rules may shift, but the core experience remains deeply familiar.
Question: Do you have any favourite artworks in the exhibition?
Answer: The exhibition brings together more than hundred works, and each one feels special to me! But one I keep coming back to is a set of four tiles that form a backgammon board and, at the same time, show people playing the game. What I love about them is how you can almost hear the sound of dice and conversation happening around the board, maybe even imagine the scent of roses in the garden, with birds in the background. And as a small fun fact, these tiles are also featured on the cover of the exhibition catalogue.
Question: Outside of curating exciting exhibitions like Game On!, how do you like to spend your time?
Answer: In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing table tennis and backgammon with my daughter, watching cooking shows with my family, and taking our cat for walks in the backyard!
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Keep an eye out on the TTC for this beautiful poem presented as part of Poems in Passage.
Poems in Passage is an initiative that aims to bring poetry to public spaces in the Toronto area. The Aga Khan Museum is proud to be a partner.
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Rupani Family Patrons' Lounge Closures |
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Kindly note that the Lounge will be closed on the following dates:
- Saturday, May 30 • Sunday, May 31
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you in the Patrons’ Lounge soon.
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Upcoming Supporter Events |
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The events below are exclusive to our varying supporter audiences. Kindly look for details in your email to reserve tickets.
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April Member Tour
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 • 2 PM
There is still time to sign up for an April Member tour!
Back by popular demand, these tours will focus on the architecture of the Museum. Designed by Fumihiko Maki, you will learn about key features of the site, explore the award-winning design, and experience the Museum from a new perspective.
This event is exclusive to Friends and Patrons' Circle Members.
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May Member Tours
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SUNDAY, MAY 17 • 1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 • 1:30 PM
Get an in-depth perspective on the Museum’s newest exhibition, Game On! Step into a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and spirit of games through time. From board games to daring sports, each piece invites you to explore how games connect people, spark creativity, and build communities.
This event is exclusive to Friends and Patrons' Circle Members.
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Photo credit: Raheel Azim |
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Patrons' Circle Games Night |
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Save the date for this fun opportunity to play and learn the stories behind some of the games featured in the Game On! exhibition.
This event is exclusive to Patrons' Circle Members. An invitation is coming soon.
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Enjoy a Free Weekend at ROM
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20–SUNDAY, JUNE 21
Aga Khan Museum Members can enjoy free general admission and can connect with art, culture, and nature during this free reciprocal Member weekend.
Present a valid Aga Khan Museum membership card at the ROM Admission desk for free entry. A surcharge applies to Bees: A Story of Survival and Psychedelics.
ROM is open from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit rom.ca or call 416.586.8000.
This event is exclusive to Friends and Patrons' Circle Members.
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Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande
Performance
Date change: THURSDAY, APRIL 23 • 8 PM
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Unsolved Universe: Inside the Series
Screening and live Q&A
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 • 6:30 PM
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Raaga Darshan
Performance at the Ismaili Centre Toronto
SUNDAY, MAY 3 • 7:30 PM
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Labyrinth Ensemble with Efrén López
Performance
SATURDAY MAY 9 • 8 PM
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The Aga Khan Museum’s Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the
Nanji Family Foundation.
With thanks to our Government Partners, the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council, the Government of Ontario, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Government of Canada.
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