Louvre Abu Dhabi unveils three exhibitions for the season
Three upcoming exhibitions unveiled at Louvre Abu Dhabi
The goal of the exhibitions is to give people a chance to learn about and experience new art forms, cultures, and stories.
A new season of exhibitions has been announced by Louvre Abu Dhabi. Along with the exhibitions, the program features educational workshops, interactive installations, and interesting events showcasing a variety of themes and collaborations.
"Every exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi is a testament to our dedication towards offering unique and enriching experiences to our visitors," said Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi.
These upcoming exhibitions not only honor the rich history of art but also promote conversation and admiration for varied forms of artistic expression, and we are pleased to offer the finest of both Eastern and Western cultures. With the launch of our new season, we are redoubling our efforts to bring people together, encourage cross-cultural understanding, and showcase the wonders of human ingenuity, he continued.
The goal is to build a platform that goes beyond borders and unites people with the common language of art, according to Dr. Guilhem André, the acting director of scientific, curatorial, and collections management at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Visitors will be able to delve into various artistic movements, cultures, and narratives through these exhibitions, which will help them better understand the commonalities among all humans.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi will host three upcoming exhibitions:
September 20–December 15: Art Here 2024 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Richard Mille Art Prize
Simon Njami, a well-known independent curator, writer, lecturer, and art critic, will be in charge of the upcoming fourth edition of Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here, which is being co-produced with the high-end Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille. Njami has organized numerous international exhibitions featuring contemporary artists from Africa. Based on the idea of awakenings, this year's event will be expanding to North Africa and the GCC. The museum's dedication to presenting diverse artistic voices is reflected in this expansion, which is credited to curator Simon Njami's expertise in the region. Artists from the UAE and other countries who make the cut will have the rare chance to display their monumental works created specifically for the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The prestigious Richard Mille Art Prize will be awarded in December 2024 to one lucky person by a distinguished jury.
Beyond Appearances: Post-Impressionism (October 16, 2025 - February 9, 2025)
The Louvre Abu Dhabi's Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances exhibition, a collaboration with the Musée d'Orsay, will expand upon the landmark Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity. Exhibiting works from the years 1886–1905, this show will explore the intriguing Post-Impressionism era. During these two decades, the Salon d'Automne witnessed the explosive rise of the "fauves" and the subsequent departure from Impressionism, both of which were characterized by tremendous innovation and experimentation in the arts. With the help of Aisha Alahmadi, the Curatorial Assistant at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the exhibition will be organized by Jérôme Farigoule, Chief Curator at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Jean-Rémi Touzet, conservator for paintings at the Musée d'Orsay. Paintings by Vincent van Gogh, including his masterwork "Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles," are on display here. The bedroom in the "Yellow House" in Arles, where van Gogh lived and worked from September 1888, is depicted in this famous artwork, which captures the spirit of Post-Impressionism and its rejection of conventional artistic practices. Both The Sabbaghs in Paris (1921) and The Artist and His Family at La Clarté (1920) are masterworks by the Egyptian Georges Hanna Sabbagh, which are important landmarks in the Arab world.
January 29, 2025 - May 25, 2025: African Kings and Queens: Power in All Its Varieties
Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power, a collaboration between the musée du quai Branly and the African royal family, showcases artifacts from all over the continent, honoring their long and illustrious reign. An intriguing and varied exploration of the beliefs and culture that were integral to the lives of African kings and queens will be presented in this exhibition, which draws on a collection of about 300 objects (including loans from outside sources). Hélène Joubert, Head Curator of the African Heritage Unit at musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, will co-curate the exhibition with two associate curators, Cindy Olohou, an independent curator, and Mariam AlDhaheri, Curatorial Referee at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The associate curators are Malick Ndiaye El Hadji of the Théodore Monod Museum of African Art IFAN-Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal, and Cindy Olohou, an independent curator. A loaned Ife Head from the musée du quai Branly in Nigeria, dating from the 12th to the 14th century, is one of the numerous one-of-a-kind artworks that will be on display. The purpose of the exhibition is to educate and inspire visitors to develop a greater respect and admiration for the regal families of Africa. Along with its varied program of exhibitions, Louvre Abu Dhabi will reintroduce its White Canvas project, which expands the museum's artistic horizons by turning the museum's exterior into an outdoor gallery space via the use of temporary art projections. The museum will further embed itself in the city's artistic landscape by expanding the gallery space into the park and surroundings, creating a seamless artistic experience. Art projections will showcase a variety of exhibitions and events at White Canvas, giving visitors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with art. Everyone can find something to their liking this season, from the much-anticipated Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances exhibition to the celebration of Emirati heritage.
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