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The Aga Khan Museum Will Celebrate the Life and Impact of Rumi in a New Exhibition Opening This Spring

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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    A King Sends Out His Sons Illustration from a dispersed manuscript of Masnavi-yi Ma‘navi of Rumi Iran, Tabriz, ca.
  • 1530 Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Aga Khan Museum, 2016.3.1 Photo credit - ©Aga Khan Museum 2023
    Rumi’s words have become familiar to audiences all over the globe, appearing everywhere from social media to visual art.
  • In this exhibition, historical and contemporary arts come together to speak of his lasting legacy and impact,” says Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum.
  • Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival – This free exhibition in the Aga Khan Park and lower-level gallery features mesmerizing photographs by Italian-Senegalese Sufi artist Maïmouna Guerresi.