In this episode of “On Show”, we’re stepping inside the exhibition "Picasso, the Figure" with Aisha al Ahmadi, the exhibition Associate Curator. Together, we explore Pablo Picasso’s lifelong fascination with the human form, and his ability to continuously integrate new influences ...Show more
Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire
In this episode of “On Show”, we explore the exhibition “Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire” with Fakhera Alkindi, Senior Curatorial Assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The Mamluks were once enslaved soldiers who rose to power and ruled over a vast empire stretching from Egypt to Syria betw ...Show more
Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances
Today, we’re exploring the exhibition “Post-Impressionism. Beyond Appearances” with Aisha AlAhmadi, Curatorial Assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi. This extraordinary show brings together iconic masterpieces from the Post-Impressionist period, with exceptional loans from Musée d’Orsay, ...Show more
From Kalila wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables
In this episode, we visit the exhibition “From Kalila wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables” with Rawdha Ahmed AlAbdouli, Curatorial Assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Together, we delve into the fascinating world of animal fables, and their evolution through time. Did y ...Show more
Architecture (1): Jean Nouvel and the Universal Museum
For this first episode in our mini-series looking at the architecture of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, we have met up with Jean Nouvel, the museum’s architect, for an exclusive tour of the museum. Exploring the permanent collections together, we discussed with Jean Nouvel his response to ...Show more