The Louvre Abu Dhabi will attract millions of visitors in the nation’s Capital, is finally set to open to the public on November 11, on the shores of Saadiyat Island.
The landmark museum, with its iconic heritage, took ten years to come to life and will enlighten minds through exhibits of art, culture, history and knowledge.
Currently, in its final phase, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will mark a departure from traditional museography, which often classifies displays according to the origin.
More than 600 artworks will span the entirety of human existence, from the end of the third millennium BCE to the Medieval Era, the Renaissance and the Neoclassical period, right through to the contemporary era, thus highlighting connectivity and universal themes.
The magnificent building itself is a work of art, creation and innovation which will invite the global population.”
Just as the UAE represents a diversity of cultures, religions, nationalities and most importantly, the unification of people from all walks of life, so too will the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Manuel Rabaté, director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, highlighted that the museum will go down in history. “With a unique global narrative and a vision to explore the history of art in a fresh context, Louvre Abu Dhabi is a place where visitors can come to understand their own and others’ cultures.”
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