Exhibition at the Parliament of Portugal “Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces of the collections of the Aga Khan Museum”

until September 14 | Noble Hall

The exhibition “Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collections” features a selection of miniature Islamic paintings and artifacts lent by the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.

The stories illustrated in the images and conveyed by objects make reference to some of the most important and timeless ideals of leadership to which rulers have aspired over time.

Visiting hours: Business days: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 14h00 – 18h30 (last entry at 18h00)

Source: https://www.parlamento.pt/Paginas/2018/julho/Exposicao-Ideias-Lideranca-obras-primas-colecoes-Museu-Aga-Khan.aspx

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