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On Show at Louvre Abu Dhabi (English)

Louvre Abu Dhabi | اللوفر أبوظبي

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Frequency: 1 episode/55d. Total Eps: 12

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 so, put on your headphones, select an episode and enjoy the tour.

Available in English, Arabic and French.

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Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances

Episode 11

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 • Duration 20:35

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 is also the fascinating story of a new generation. Join us as we learn about a group of young artists who paved the way for some of the most influential artistic movements of the 20th century by redefining the rules of art as we knew it.

The exhibition “Post-Impressionism. Beyond Appearances” is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 16 October 2024 to 9 February 2025.

“On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warm thanks to Aisha AlAhmadi for her kind participation.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Recording: Amine Kharchach.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show Cover: Sarah AlNuaimi.

Artwork credits: Vincent Van Gogh, The Bedroom at Arles, 1889, Oil on canvas, Musée d'Orsay, RF 1959 2. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski

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From Kalila wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables

Episode 10

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 17:49

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 figures, such as Ibn al-Muqaffa’ and Jean de La Fontaine, and how these stories continue to inspire artists today.

The exhibition “From Kalila wa Dimna to La Fontaine, travelling through Fables” is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 26th of March to the 21st of July 2024.

“On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warm thanks to Rawdha Ahmed AlAbdouli for her kind participation.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Recording: Amine Kharchach.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Additional music: Yarub Smarait (composer, music producer, violinist)
Show Cover: Maysa Sultan.

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Tales of Exchanges from the Emirates

Episode 1

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • Duration 20:51

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 of this special display are visible from November 2021 until November 2022 in the Permanent galleries of Louvre Abu Dhabi.

On Show is a podcast produced by Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warm thanks go to our guest Amna Al Zaabi, Senior Curatorial Assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi, for her participation.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Episode host: Eiman Al Hammadi.
Preparation and scripting: Marine Botton, Eiman Al Hammadi.
Recording: Richard Haggan.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show cover: Maysa Sultan.

Artwork credits: Vase with geometric motifs imported from Mesopotamia, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Marawah Island, About 5500 BCE, Painted terracotta, Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi. © Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

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Architecture (2): Origins and Challenges, with Hala Wardé

Episode 9

Saturday, February 3, 2024 • Duration 19:33

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 highly challenging project.

If you liked this episode, don’t miss out on our interview of Jean Nouvel. We have explored the permanent collections together; and we discussed with Jean Nouvel his response to a historic challenge, namely building the first universal museum in the Arab world.

“On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warmest thanks to Hala Wardé for giving us this interview.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Recording: Amine Kharchach.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show Cover: Maysa Sultan.

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Architecture (1): Jean Nouvel and the Universal Museum

Episode 8

Saturday, February 3, 2024 • Duration 13:08

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 miss out on the second episode of our mini-series dedicated to the architecture of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, featuring architect Hala Wardé, Jean Nouvel's associate and director of the project. From the very first sketch to the final installation of the dome, join us as we talk about the key stages of this highly challenging project.

“On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warmest thanks to Jean Nouvel for giving us this interview.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Recording: Amine Kharchach.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show Cover: Maysa Sultan.

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Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design

Episode 7

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 29:08

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 Islamic arts to the design sketches made in Cartier’s workshops, and finally to magnificent pieces of jewellery, dive with us into the mind of Cartier’s designers and discover how this Islamic inspiration lives on today.

The exhibition “Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design” is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from the 16th of November 2023 to the 24th of March 2024.  

“On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

A special thanks to our guest Fakhera Alkindi for her kind participation to this episode, and the team of France Muséums for their support.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Recording: Amine Kharchach.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show Cover: Maysa Sultan.

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Letters of Light

Episode 6

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 • Duration 47:35

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 from the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Join us as we dive into the birth of the three monotheisms and the origins of the sacred writings from the Hebrew Bible, the Christian Bible and the Holy Quran.

The exhibition Letters of Light is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from the 13th September 2023 to 14th January 2024.

On Show is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

A special thanks to our guests Laurent Héricher and Mariam Al Dhaheri for their participation, and the team of France Muséums for their support.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Preparation, scripting and episode host: Marine Botton.
Recording: Amine Kharchach and Richard Hagan.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show Cover: Maysa Sultan.

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Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema

Episode 5

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • Duration 36:19

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 films and more than 80 artworks, Bollywood Superstars investigates the diverse origins of Indian cinema. From 19th century traditional shadow theatre and early silent movies to the 21st century gods of the screen, the exhibition presents the richness of the India’s image-making traditions alongside the influence of popular arts such as storytelling, dance, and theatre, and its close relationship with mythology and religion.

The exhibition Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from the 24th of January until the 4th of June 2023.

On Show is a podcast produced by Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warm thanks go to our guests Julien Rousseau and Hélène Kessous for their participation and the team of France Museum for their support.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach; Marine Botton.
Episode Host: Aisha AlAhmadi.
Preparation and scripting: Marine Botton, Aisha AlAhmadi.
Recording: Amine Kharchach and Richard Haggan.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show Cover: Maysa Sultan.

Artwork credits: Emperor Aurangzeb in Public Audience, Mughal Empire, India, Udaipur, 1710-1720, gouache on paper, gold highlights, Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD 2012.092). © Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi / APF

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Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity

Episode 4

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • Duration 47:55

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 pioneering works by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Morisot, Cézanne... inviting visitors to explore why Impressionism was considered so shocking in the 19th century and how it paved the way for the artistic revolutions that were to come.

The exhibition Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from the 12th of October 2022 until the 5th of February 2023.

On Show is a podcast produced by Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warm thanks go to Sylvie Patry and Stéphane Guégan for their participation and the team of France Museum for their support.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Preparation, scripting and episode host: Marine Botton
Recording: Amine Kharchach, Richard Haggan.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show cover: Maysa Sultan.

Artwork : Pierre-Auguste Renoir, (Limoges, 1841–Cagnes-sur-Mer, 1919), The Cup of Chocolate , 1877–78, Oil on canvas, Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD 2022.002). © Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi / Photo Sylvie Van Roey

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Stories of Paper

Episode 3

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • Duration 35:56

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 to occupy an essential place in contemporary creativity, enquiry, and self-expression.

The exhibition Stories of Paper is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from the 20th of April until the 24th of July 2022.

On Show is a podcast produced by Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warm thanks go to our guests Xavier Salmon and Victor Hundsbuckler for their participation and the team of France Museum for their support.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production, preparation and scripting : Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.
Episode host: Marine Botton.
Recording: Amine Kharchach, Richard Haggan.
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.
Show cover: Maysa Sultan

Artwork credits: Under the Wave off Kanagawa. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849), c. 1830 – 1832, Japan, ink and colour on paper. Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD 2020.91). © Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ismail Noor / Seeing Things

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