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Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art

Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art Dates: June 21, 2016 Event Time(s): 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm Closed on Mondays Open on Wednesday from 10 am to 8 pm (FREE from 4 pm to 8 pm) Website: https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/exhibitions/marvellous-creatures-animals-islamic-art Costs: $10 - $19 Cost Information: Tickets are $15 for students and seniors, and $20 for adults. For more information and to purchase tickets online visit agakhanmuseum.org/tickets Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art is a richly imaginative exhibition that presents creatures of air, water, fire, and earth in a breathtaking variety of artworks from the 7th to 21st centuries. Featuring manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, and metalwork — in addition to sculptures and mixed media works by contemporary Lebanese artist Mohamad-Said Baalbaki — the exhibition proves the enduring fascination with these creatures across many cultures and shares the stories that first brought them to life. . Event Details. Location: 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto