Divine Illumination at the Aga Khan Museum
As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda award opened on June 14, 2025, at the Aga Khan Museum, marking its North American debut after premiering at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Presented in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Culture, the exhibition showcases over 60 contemporary Islamic artworks from the Al Burda Award collection along with pieces from the Aga Khan Museum’s own holdings. Featuring Arabic calligraphy, poetry and intricate ornamentation, the exhibit highlights Islamic art as a vibrant, evolving expression. Inspired by the Quranic concept of divine light — Al- Noor — the experience invites reflection, spiritual connection and renewal through art. This luminous celebration of creativity runs through February 15, 2026, offering a profound journey through Islamic artistic traditions.
