Le Monde loves the French Museums, the monumental project of Louvre Abu Dhabi This is a good example of that.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi It aims to be a universal museum where the know-how and the lending of works will offer a dialogue between civilizations. The provision of the collections, access to art, and its significance are the very spirit of Louvre. Speaking to all cultures and sometimes to audiences unfamiliar with museum practice will be the challenge of this project. Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Portrait of a Woman, said
«The Beautiful Ironworker»
Italy Milan, 1495-1499
Louvre Museum, Department of Paintings
© Louvre Museum, RMN district/ Angèle Dequier
India Around 1800-1810
Gouache and Gold on paper
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi, APF
This dialogue is organized around three axes: the West, the Arab-Muslim world, and the Asian world. Inspired by temporary exhibitions, the presentation is rigorous yet always accessible to the diversity of perspectives. Let’s enjoy the photos while discovering jewels and stones, which will be on display as soon as the exhibition opens.
Ziwiyé, Iran, 8th-7th century BC.
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi-Thierry Ollivier
Like its counterpart preserved at the National Museum in Tehran, the «bracelet with lion figures» is rightly considered one of the key pieces from the Ziwiyé treasure on the one hand and, more broadly, as a masterpiece of Iranian goldsmithing on the other.
Agence France-Musées, Laure Jardry
Ziwiyé, Iran, 8th-7th century BC.
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi-Thierry Ollivier
Ziwiyé, Iran, 8th-7th century BC.
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi-Thierry Ollivier
Republic of Saint-Marin, 2nd half of the 5th century BC.
Or and Grenat
© Louvre Abu Dhabi, Thierry Ollivier
Link between antiquity and the Medieval, this fibula (called aquiliform because it takes the shape of a bird) is a mixture of civilizations. The eagle, an ancient symbol of the Roman Empire, is here associated with the cross of the new Christian religion, while the garnets in the cloisonné gold are from India.
Republic of Saint-Marin, 2nd half of the 5th century BC.
Or and Grenat
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi, Thierry Ollivier
Plain of Flanders, XVIth century BC.
Embossed gold
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Founded in 1430 by Philip the Good, the Order of the Golden Fleece is considered the most prestigious decoration in all of Western history.
Agence France-Musées, Laure Jardry
Plain of Flanders, XVIth century BC.
Embossed gold
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi-Thierry Ollivier
Nepal, around the 12th century
Gold-plated copper, fine stones
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi, Photographer Jonathan Gibbons
The statue of Maitreya, elegant and ethereal, stands in the graceful tribhanga pose, the weight balanced on his right leg. His raised right hand forms the vitarka gesture, the thumb and index finger lightly touching, corresponding to the examination and transmission of Buddhist teachings.
Gold-plated copper, fine stones
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© Louvre Abu Dhabi, Photographer Jonathan Gibbons
The Museum will present its works in a controlled setting made of geometry and light. The dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, thought by Jean Nouvel It is a remarkable concept that is composed of 4481 aluminum and steel stars; it is a work of art. Built on the island of Saadiyat, this ambitious project is located on the sea like a peninsula, opening onto the horizon. The element of water brings an oriental freshness to the area.
It is through the Louvre Museum that another culture turns to French know-how and its cultural skills.
From sand and water, the United Arab Emirates produce amazing things.
To be continued.
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My particular thanks go to the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority
Thanks go to Mariam Saleh AIDhaheri
Thanks go to Laure Jardry, Agence France Museums
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