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Aga Khan Museum to host Toronto Biennial of Art installation from July 2026

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TorontoAga Khan MuseumDawit L Petros

Art lovers visiting Toronto have a major contemporary showcase to look forward to at the Aga Khan Museum. The venue is partnering with the 2026 Toronto Biennial of Art to host an extensive multi-site installation running from 23 July 2026 until 11 April 2027.

Featured Exhibition: Emergent Formations

Aga Khan Museum to host Toronto Biennial of Art installation from July 2026

Created by visual artist and educator Dawit L. Petros, the featured project titled Emergent Formations, 2026 re-examines the archival legacy of an 1884 British Empire military expedition to Khartoum, Sudan. The historical rescue mission brought together a diverse group of international workers, including over 300 Canadian voyageurs, alongside Métis, Mohawk, and Haudenosaunee boatmen known for their navigation skills.

Petros utilizes archival maps, illustrations, banners, and period photographs from Canada, Britain, Egypt, and Sudan to explore how this complex encounter was documented. The installation is introduced in three distinct phases ahead of the biennial's main launch, occupying public spaces across the museum. Visitors can view these interventions free of charge throughout several areas, including:

Aga Khan Museum to host Toronto Biennial of Art installation from July 2026

  • Aga Khan Park

  • The Atrium

  • The Bellerive Room

  • Museum Collections Gallery

  • Rasheed Dhuka and Nooruddin Khawja Family Gallery

  • Museum Façade

The 2026 Toronto Biennial of Art

Aga Khan Museum to host Toronto Biennial of Art installation from July 2026

The installation forms part of the fourth Toronto Biennial of Art, themed Things Fall Apart and curated by Allison Glenn. Running citywide from 26 September to 20 December 2026, the event connects the Great Lakes region with over 16 global waterways. The program is organized into a central exhibition, artist-led performances, and collaborative gatherings that address themes of migration, climate justice, border networks, and imperial maritime history.

Visitor Information

While access to the installation display across public areas is free, purchasing standard museum admission is recommended for full entry to the venue's wider collections and special exhibitions. Note that the Aga Khan Museum will close early at 4pm on Saturday, 12 September for a private event.

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