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Art Lives Episode 8 — Radha Chaddah
Experience the mesmerizing world of Radha Chaddah, a Toronto-based artist and scientist pushing creative boundaries at the intersection of art and science. Chaddah's unique approach to microscopic imaging serves as the foundation of her creative practice.
In this episode of Art Lives, Chaddah provides an intimate look into how she transforms microscopic imagery into captivating prints and large-scale projections within the imaging lab at the University of Toronto. She discusses her creative process as she explores our connection with nature by making the invisible visible in an insightful episode where molecules take centre stage.
Produced in partnership with TVO, Art Lives is a short docuseries that offers an intimate look into the working practices and conceptual approaches of individual living art practitioners connected to the MENASCA (Middle East, North Africa, South and Central Asia) cultural region and Ontario. The series goes behind-the-scenes, illuminating the personal stories that drive their creative processes.
Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/artlives
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Art Lives Episode 7 - Tazeen Qayyum
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In this episode of Art Lives, contemporary visual artist Tazeen Qayyum delves into her creative practices. She shares her inspirations, discusses how the global political landscape has impacted her work, and reveals the profound reflections that shape her art. Qayyum provides a glimpse into her diverse artistic practices, showcasing the evolution of her unique style. Shaped by experiences in bo...
Art Lives Episode 5 - Simin Keramati
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Delve into the remarkable journey of multidisciplinary artist Simin Keramati in this episode of Art Lives. From navigating her career as an artist in Tehran to finding her place in the Canadian art scene, Keramati offers unfiltered insight into the challenges and achievements that shaped her story. Currently based in Canada, she is drawn to social and political themes, blending Iranian and Amer...
Art Lives Episode 6 - Ekow Nimako
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Step into the captivating world of multidisciplinary artist Ekow Nimako in this episode of Art Lives. From facing adversity growing up in Ontario, to an unexpected passion for sculpting with LEGO®, uncover how his art transcends traditional boundaries. Delving into his artistic journey and the construction of his imaginative worlds, Nimako offers insight into the Afrofuturist visions that shape...
Art Lives Episode 4 - Hangama Amiri
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In this episode of Art Lives, artist Hangama Amiri reflects on diaspora, belonging, and her unique artistic journey - from living through political instability in Kabul and her family’s subsequent refuge in Pakistan to settling in Canada. Watch Amiri prepare her textile installation for the Aga Khan Museum’s Rumi exhibition, Distance Between Homes (2023) as she reflects on her creative process,...
Art Lives Episode 3 - Erdem Taşdelen
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Embark on a creative journey with Erdem Taşdelen, a Turkish-Canadian artist whose unconventional path led him from advertising to a passionate pursuit of art in Canada. In this episode of Art Lives, Taşdelen explores the inspiration behind his experimental art, driven by literary exploration and a desire to provoke reflection. Gain insight into his multimedia installation for the Aga Khan Museu...
Art Lives Episode 2 - Soheila Esfahani
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Contemporary artist Soheila Esfahani explores themes of transition, translation, and transformation in this episode of Art Lives, focusing on her recent installation, Cultured Pallets: Aga Khan Museum (2023). Join Esfahani as she guides you through an in-depth exploration of the installation's inception, its intricate painting process, innovative laser-cutting techniques, and placement within t...
Art Lives Episode 1 - Shaheer Zazai
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Join contemporary artist Shaheer Zazai as he explores his unique artistry, blending Afghan heritage with the digital space. In this episode of Art Lives, Zazai places us at the intersection of traditional Afghan carpet design and digital art, where he reshapes his structured approach by crafting intricate carpet designs, inspired by gardens, in Microsoft Word. Delve into the meditative nature o...
Light Up the Dark | 2023
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This video features live footage from the 2023 Light Up The Dark event in which animations created by OCAD University students are projected on the Aga Khan Museum’s façade on three consecutive nights in December. OCAD University Students and recent graduates worked in collaboration with the Museum and Shezad Dawood to create these animations which were inspired by the Museum Collections and cu...
Light Up the Dark | Aga Khan Museum | 2022
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Light Up the Dark | Aga Khan Museum | 2022
Aga Khan Museum: Connecting Cultures Through the Arts
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The Aga Khan Museum provides visitors with a window into the artistic, intellectual, and scientific contributions of Muslim civilizations to world heritage. Come visit Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum.
Shezad Dawood | Night in the Garden of Love
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“I was also really blown away by the fact that [Night in the Garden of Love] is written in a kind of musical tone. And that allowed me to think about how you took a book and made it an experience.” Shezad Dawood, the artist behind our current special exhibition #NightInTheGardenOfLove, had known of Yusef Lateef since childhood, but it wasn’t until he was an adult that the full immersion into La...
Highlights from Lapis Ball: In Ecstatic Motion - Thursday, September 28, 2023
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On Thursday, September 28, 2023, more than 250 guests gathered at the Aga Khan Museum for Lapis Ball: In Ecstatic Motion. A celebration of the enduring themes of Rumi’s poetry, the evening was brought to life through the visual arts, storytelling, and performances by Moe Clark, Saeed Kamjoo, and Mekaal Hasan Band. Through the generous support of our sponsors and donors, the Museum raised over $...
Shezad Dawood: Night in the Garden of Love | Aga Khan Museum | Exhibition Opening Nov. 10, 2023
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Gardens - whether real or imagined - can be spaces of creation and optimism in the face of the climate crisis. Night in the Garden of Love  is a multisensory exhibition by British artist Shezad Dawood, inspired by African-American Muslim musician, composer, and polymath (Allāmah) Dr. Yusef Lateef (1920 - 2013). In this multilayered exhibition, the garden serves as the starting point for a creat...
Prince Hussain's CTA | Technicolour Ocean: The Fragile Biodiversity of Indonesia | Aga Khan Museum
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Since his childhood, Prince Hussain Aga Khan has been fascinated by the beauty and increasing fragility of ocean life. Through the art of wildlife photography, he has dedicated his life to raising awareness of underwater worlds that are breathtaking in their kaleidoscopic colours and diversity. They are now under imminent threat. In less than 30 years’ time, there will be more plastic than fish...
2023 Duende Flamenco Festival Teaser | Aga Khan Museum
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2023 Duende Flamenco Festival Teaser | Aga Khan Museum
National Volunteer Week 2023
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National Volunteer Week 2023
Tarana Digital Project: The Story of Tarana
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Tarana Digital Project: The Story of Tarana
Tarana Digital Project: Dhamaar for Kathak
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Tarana Digital Project: Dhamaar for Kathak
Tarana Digital Project: Tarana
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Tarana Digital Project: Tarana
Tarana Digital Project: Navarasas
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Tarana Digital Project: Navarasas
Tarana Digital Project: Lucknow's Jewel
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Tarana Digital Project: Lucknow's Jewel
Tarana Digital Project: Kalashree Tarana
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Tarana Digital Project: Kalashree Tarana
Tarana Digital Project: Jogkauns Tarana
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Tarana Digital Project: Jogkauns Tarana
Lapis Ball & Digital Benefit: The Art of Transformation - Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Lapis Ball & Digital Benefit: The Art of Transformation - Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Other Solitudes - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Other Solitudes - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Family Activity: Draw Patterns
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Family Activity: Draw Patterns
Family Activity: Draw an Eight Pointed Star
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Family Activity: Draw an Eight Pointed Star
Family Activity: Draw a Persian Garden
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Family Activity: Draw a Persian Garden
Family Activity: Make A Universe
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Family Activity: Make A Universe

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  • @user-hm2hd5rk4d
    @user-hm2hd5rk4d 8 місяців тому

    Wow very nice

  • @the_q4977
    @the_q4977 2 роки тому

    Way to go, Deborah! I'm proud of you.

  • @calbrit54
    @calbrit54 5 років тому

    The good doctor should realize that "humanity" never landed on the moon in 1969, just like "humanity" never discovered Vinland or discovered Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. As I recall perfectly, I watched three Americans land on the moon in 1969. I saw it on TV.