Technology Illuminates Much More than Ten Years of the Aga Khan Museum
by Lee Rickwood
The Aga Khan Museum’s new major exhibition, Light: Visionary Perspectives, explores how light has shaped history, culture and certainly, technology.
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The Brain and Art: Neuroscience, Wearable Technology and Creativity Connect the Dots
by Lee Rickwood
Researchers, authors, and new technology platforms document how art impacts brain function, thinking, and emotions.
Rumi Exhibition Spans Centuries with Interactive Displays, 3D Printing and Social Media Posts
by Lee Rickwood
Some of the most important teachings from the exhibition are highlighted using interactive technology. Digital audio and video convey Rumi’s original Persian writings and their various renderings over the centuries.
Canadian Museum is First to Join Global Arts and Culture App with New Digital Guide
by Lee Rickwood
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto is the first museum in Canada to appear on the Bloomberg Connects smartphone app, joining hundreds of international arts and cultural institutions.
Virtual Seniors Use Technology to Connect with Art Galleries, Museums, Healthy Living
by Lee Rickwood
Technology is being used in creative ways to improve the health and well-being of older adults.
Fostering Intercultural Understanding and Pluralism through Art
By Yasmin Ranade
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto has an ambitious and innovative slate of interactive programs designed to foster intercultural understanding and pluralism across differences, highlight interconnections between diverse cultures, and showcase breath-taking artistic creativity as a unique catalyst for topical conversations onsite and online.
Technology Underpins New Silk Roads Exhibit at Aga Khan Museum
By Yasmin Ranade
Featuring beautiful scrolls, books, manuscript paintings, and textiles dating from as far back as the 9th century CE, this exhibition challenges viewers to think of the book as a revolutionary technology that shaped — not just documented — transformative moments in human history.
Virtual Museums, Online Galleries Provide Stay-at-Home Art Experiences
by Lee Rickwood
Interactive 3-D virtual tours and VR experiences let you visit your favourite art gallery or museum from the comfort — and safety — of your own home.