On Show at Louvre Abu Dhabi (English)
Join the experts on an audio tour of the captivating galleries and exhibitions of the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, discover the stories behind each work of art and gain insights into art history, culture, and human creativity at the pace of a conversational walkthrough. Whether you are a seasoned art lover or a curious beginner, On Show at Louvre Abu Dhabi offers an engaging and enriching experience for all. Put on your headphones, select an episode and enjoy the tour, available in English, Arabic and French.
Episodes
Picasso, the Figure
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 to nourish his creative endeavours. Join us as we walk through this exceptional show, uncoverin
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 between 1250 and 1517. Known for their military strength, they also fostered a golden age of cultura
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, featuring works by visionary artists like Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin, Seurat, and many others. But Post-Impressionism i
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 you know that fables originated from India and Greece? Tune in to learn more, and hear about the influence of majors figu
Architecture (2): Origins and Challenges, with Hala Wardé
For this second episode in our mini-series looking at the architecture of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, join us under the dome for an interview with architect Hala Wardé. An associate of Jean Nouvel and director of the project, Hala Wardé looks back with us at the Louvre Abu Dhabi adventure. From the very first sketch to the final installation of the dome, join us as we talk about the key stages of this h
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 a historic challenge, namely building the first universal museum in the Arab world. If you liked this episode, don’t m
Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design
In this episode, we are visiting the exhibition “Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design” with Fakhera Alkindi, senior curatorial assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Through the lens of Cartier’s creations, we will see how the Islamic arts became a major source of inspiration for western designers as the world stepped into modernity at the turn of the 20th century. From masterpieces of the Isl
Letters of Light
In this episode, we visit the exhibition Letters of Light with our host Marine Botton accompanied by Laurent Héricher – curator of the show and chief curator at the French National Library – and Mariam Al Dhaheri – assistant curator at Louvre Abu Dhabi. As we walk through the five different sections of the exhibition, we will take a close look at some of the oldest and most important manuscripts f
Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema
In this new episode of our podcast, our host Aisha AlAhmadi, Assistant Curator at Louvre Abu Dhabi, visits the exhibition Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema with the exhibition’s curators Julien Rousseau, Head of the Asian Collection at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, Hélène Kessous, Anthropologist, and specialist of South Asian cinema, Featuring extracts from some 40
Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity
In this episode, we visit the exhibition Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity with the exhibition’s curators Sylvie Patry and Stéphane Guégan, respectively Chief Curator, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and Collections at Musée d’Orsay, and Advisor to the Presidency of the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie. The exhibition brings together more than 150 masterpieces and features pion
Stories of Paper
In this episode, we visit the exhibition Stories of Paper with the exhibition’s curators Xavier Salmon and Victor Hundsbuckler, respectively Director and Curator at the Department of Drawings & Prints at the Musée du Louvre. Stories of Paper explores the special material’s qualities and how, even as digital technologies threaten to make paper obsolescent, this most universal of media continues
Versailles & the World
In this episode, we visit the exhibition Versailles & the World in company of Hélène Delalex and Bertrand Rondot, curators of the exhibition and respectively Curator and Head Curator of Furniture and Decorative Arts at the Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon. The exhibition invites you for an immersion within the dazzling 17th and 18th century court of Versailles. You will
Tales of Exchanges from the Emirates
In this first episode of our podcast, join Amna Al Zaabi and Eiman Al Hammadi on a tour of the exceptional loans from the seven emirates displayed in the Permanent galleries of Louvre Abu Dhabi. On this tour, learn about the Tales of Exchanges from the Emirates which recount the history of the Emirates through the millennia in celebration of the United Arab Emirates' 50th anniversary. The artworks
