✓ LOUVRE ABU DHABI is the largest art museum in the Arabian peninsula. Artworks from around the world are showcased at the museum, with stated intent to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western art.
EXHIBITIONS:
• CARTIER, ISLAMIC INSPIRATION AND MODERN DESIGN. Featuring over 400 works including jewellery and precious objects, masterpieces of Islamic art, drawings, textiles and photographs, the exhibition showcases the influences of the Islamic arts on Cartier's designs, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. The exhibition will be complemented by digital projections, immersing visitors into the intricate shapes and patterns of Cartier pieces inspired by the Islamic arts. The scenography of the exhibition and the immersive digital space is designed by the New York-based design studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro
•LETTERS OF LIGHT. As you walk through the five different sections of the exhibit, you will uncover the birth of the three monotheisms, their sacred writings, and their dissemination across different languages and cultures. You will encounter some of the most exquisite sacred books ever made, featuring the work of skilled calligraphers, bookbinders, and artists who mastered the use of precious pigments and illuminated calligraphy.
✓ EMIRATES PALACE MANDARIN ORIENTAL is a luxury five-star hotel that features glittering chandeliers and elaborate domes embellished in gold, mother-of-pearl, and crystals.
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