Aga Khan Museum celebrates Canada 150 by showcasing Canadian identity

In celebration of Canada’s 150 years as a nation, Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum is featuring a Canadian identity exhibition this summer.

Starting in July, Museum-wide installations of video, textiles, painting and sculpture that convey the diverse identities of more than 20 artists will take over the space in an exhibit called “HERE: Locating Contemporary Canadian Artists.”

“Whether Canadian-born or naturalized, permanent residents or ex-pats, these artists carry experiences from multiple geographies and generations, from neighbours old and new,” according to the Museum. “Rich with questions, their works may point to a pathway for both individuals and nations. Building a future means recognizing complex histories, finding spaces to grow and allowing conversations to continue.”

The exhibition is curated by Swapnaa Tamhane.

Could we ever know each other…?, Jamelie Hassan/Aga Khan Museum

Black Mountain, Osheen Harruthoonyan/Aga Khan Museum

The Fox, The Nut And the Banker’s Hand, Babak Golkar/Aga Khan Museum

HERE: Locating Contemporary Canadian Artists

Where: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive
When: July 22, 2017 to January 1, 2018

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