Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light

Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light invites you to become part of the art. Agha, a Pakistani American artist, animates spaces with her large-scale sculptural installations. Suspended from the ceiling, Agha’s steel cubes are laser-cut with intricate designs that project geometric shadows onto the visitor. She draws on both the light and dark of her own life, using South Asian art practices to convey the gender discrimination she faced growing up as a young girl in Pakistan. An in-depth exploration of Islamic architecture, art, and identity, this is the first solo exhibition of a Pakistani American artist in SAM’s 90-year history. Agha is carving a name out for herself in the art world—visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum for an immersive and illuminating experience.

Through April 19, 2026.

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