Behind the Scenes

Journey behind-the-scenes at the Aga Khan Museum in part two of the Making an Exhibition series as the team prepares to open our newest exhibition: Image? The Power of the Visual.

 

Behind-the-Scenes Videos

Making an Exhibition, Episode 1 | The Art of the Image

Hear from Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Aga Khan Museum CEO & Director, about suspending 275,000 photos from the gallery ceiling; enter the temperature-controlled vault to learn about the microclimates that allow centuries-old objects to retain their history, and hear from Exhibitions Manager Dr. Hayley Andrew about everything from designing the exhibition space to creating a seamless visitor experience.
Journey behind-the-scenes at the Aga Khan Museum in part one of the Making an Exhibition series as the team prepares to open our newest exhibition: Image? The Power of the Visual.

Available April 11th

Making an Exhibition, Episode 2 | The Secret Life of Objects

With the exhibition approaching quickly, watch paper conservator, Laura Fedynyszyn as she prepares and repairs crucial exhibition pieces, and learn about how installation project manager, Simon Barron designs and builds custom mounts and cases to accommodate the specific environmental needs of each object.
Journey behind-the-scenes at the Aga Khan Museum in part two of the Making an Exhibition series as the team prepares to open our newest exhibition: Image? The Power of the Visual.

Available April 29th

Making an Exhibition, Episode 3 | Staging the Story

Get a sneak-peek into the final few weeks leading up to the opening as the Aga Khan Museum begins to welcome loan objects from all over the world. Learn about the acclimatization process from Museum Registrar, Jessica Ho and the considerations that Exhibitions Manager, Dr. Hayley Andrew and Director and CEO, Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis keep in mind during the installation. Catch featured artist, Rashid Rana’s first look at his piece as he walks Ali Badshah through the inspiration behind his work.

Making an Exhibition, Episode 4 | An Exhibition is Born

The pressure is on as the team works hard to bring the exhibition to life just in time for opening day. Learn about how the Museum engages and interacts with visitors in person and at home from Education Specialist, Hafiz Printer, and Exhibitions Coordinator, Alessandra Cirelli, plus hear from visitors as they walk through the exhibition for the very first time.
The pressure is on as the team works hard to bring the exhibition to life just in time for opening day. Learn about how the Museum engages and interacts with visitors in person and at home from Education Specialist, Hafiz Printer, and Exhibitions Coordinator, Alessandra Cirelli, plus hear from visitors as they walk through the exhibition for the very first time.

Available June 9th