Abu Dhabi Louvre Hosts Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design
Abu Dhabi's Louvre kicks off an exhibition that explores the Islamic inspiration behind Cartier's signature looks.
The exhibition, which showcases the influence of Islamic art on Cartier designs from the beginning of the 20th Century, includes more than 400 works of jewelry, precious objects, pieces of Islamic art, drawings, textiles, and photos, as well as immersive digital projections. The exhibition is designed by New York-based design studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro and co-curated by Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée du Louvre, and France Muséums, with the support of Cartier. [1]
The exhibition is a reinterpretation of a traveling exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and Dallas Museum of Art in 2022, and supported by Cartier.
The exhibition at the Abu Dhabi Louvre is open daily to the public from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM starting today, 16 November, and will run until 24 March 2024.