Aga Khan Museum exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of first human steps on the moon
Detail, Manuscript Anvar-i Suhayli; Iran; 1593; Ink, watrcolour, and gold.
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Article Author: Aga Khan Museum exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of first human steps on the moon
Media Source: Morningstar (USA)
Date: 14 February 2019
The Moon: A Voyage Through Time is a major new exhibition opening 9 March at the Aga Khan Museum (AKM). It pays tribute to our timeless fascination with the moon by exploring how it has inspired spiritual growth, scientific discovery, and artistic creativity. Spanning pre-Islamic times to the present day, and delving into faith…
The Moon: A Voyage Through Time is a major new exhibition opening 9 March at the Aga Khan Museum (AKM). It pays tribute to our timeless fascination with the moon by exploring how it has inspired spiritual growth, scientific discovery, and artistic creativity. Spanning pre-Islamic times to the present day, and delving into faith, science, and the arts, The Moon: A Voyage Through Time assembles ancient artifacts, important miniature paintings, scientific instruments, Islamic manuscripts, and contemporary art. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director of Collections and Public Programmes, AKM, and guest curator Dr. Christiane Gruber, Professor of Islamic Art, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.