TOPHATs Japanese Culture and Aga Khan Museum and afterwards the Duke of Kent
Details
Join Lawrence, your top hatted host for a evening of Free cultural experiences at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) and the Aga Khan Museum.
At 6 pm, we will gather at the JCCC, discover Japanese culture and two exhibits.
Japanese Connection Stories by Wendy Tanaka
https://jccc.on.ca/event/2026/01/japanese-connection-stories
Omote Ura - Through the works of three Nikkei artists, Nami Ueno, Marina Van Raay, and Yuka Yamaguchi, the exhibition examines the relational interdependence between the unseen ura that activates the omote of visible change and renewal.
https://jccc.on.ca/event/2026/03/omote-ura
At 7 pm, we will cross the street to the Aga Khan to see
Hassan Hajjaj: La Salle de Gym des Femmes Arabes
The Arab Women’s Gym
Exhibition
Take a walk through a vibrant series of photographs by multidisciplinary artist Hassan Hajjaj, where sport and fashion blend to celebrate diverse expressions of identity, strength, and style.
https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/hassan-hajjaj/
Inner Structures – Outer Rhythms
Offers a glimpse into the dynamic graphic design scene of Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA), showcasing how innovative Arabic and Persian typography contribute to global visual culture.
https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/inner-structures-outer-rhythms/
Your Way Begins on the Other Side
This six-meter-long, double-sided work — acquired as the first contemporary artwork in the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections — draws inspiration from Persian garden design and Sufi poetry.
https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/aisha-khalid/
At 8 pm, we will head over to the Duke of Kent for some beer, snacks and socializing.
2315 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2C6