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The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first and only museum to bear the

Louvre name outside France, presents around 600 pieces in a modern, light-filled structure in harmony with its desert-island setting.  This feat of art and history stands unparalleled in this region and it is expected to awe and surprise all visitors with its sophisticated and unique experience.

Flagged as “the first universal museum in the Arab world”, it sits on the low-lying Saadiyat Island, a developing tourism and culture hub 500 metres off the coast of the United Arab Emirates’ capital.

It is the first museum on the island, also the site of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which is still under construction. The museum design, by France’s Pritzker prize-winning

architect Jean Nouvel, conjures up the image of an Arab medina as seen through the eyes of a contemporary cinematographer.

The opening comes a decade after France and the UAE agreed to a 30-year partnership initially reported to be worth $1.1 billion, including nearly half a billion dollars for the rights to the Louvre brand alone.

Under the 30-year agreement, France provides expertise, loans works of art and organizes temporary exhibitions -- in return for one billion euros ($1.16 billion).

The Louvre in France takes a 400-million-euro share of that sum for the use of its name up to 2037.

A silver-toned dome with perforated arabesque patterns appears to float over the white

galleries, creating what Nouvel describes as a “rain of light”.

To reach the ground, each ray of light must cross eight layers of perforations, creating a constantly shifting pattern that mimics the shadows cast by palm trees or the roof of a traditional Arab market.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is the first of three museums to open on Saadiyat Island, where the UAE plans to launch the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry, and Norman Foster’s Zayed National Museum.

Some five percent of the museum is dedicated to contemporary and modern art, including a monumental piece by China’s Ai Weiwei. His 23-foot-high “Fountain of Light” is a spiraling structure draped in crystals inspired by communist plans for a massive monument that never actually saw the light of day.

Among the exhibits are an early Koran, a gothic Bible and a Yemenite Torah, facing each other and open at verses carrying the same message.

J e a n - L u c M a r t i n e z , president of the Louvre in Paris,

said the new museum was designed “to open up to others, to understand diversity” in “a multipolar world”.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is displaying more than 235 works of art from the Emirati collection, including Edouard Manet’s “The Gypsy” and works by Dutch abstract artist Piet Mondrian and Turkey’s Osman Hamdi Bey.

For the next 10 years, the Paris museum will lend works to its Abu Dhabi partner on a voluntary basis, for a maximum of two years.

Thirteen top French museums, including the Musee d’Orsay and the Palace of Versailles, will also loan the Louvre Abu Dhabi 300 works of art over the first year.

These include Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Belle Ferronniere”, “Napoleon Crossing the Alps” by Jacques-Louis David, and a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh.

For its permanent collection, the museum has acquired hundreds

of pieces, dating from the earliest Mesopotamian civilizations to the present day.

The authorities have put in place strict measures to protect the art from the heat in a country where summer temperatures soar well above 40 degrees Celsius (more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit).

The artworks are also guarded by Emirati forces in coordination with French experts.

Abu Dhabi isn’t alone in the region in putting a new emphasis on cultural attractions. Both Muscat and Dubai have recently opened opera houses, and Nouvel himself has designed a new National Museum for Qatar. But what marks out Saadiyat Island and the Louvre in particular is the scale of its ambition in the face of what is, let’s be clear, a significant challenge.

Massive growth in tourism has brought not only an increasing, but also a far more culturally diverse audience.

Dr. Jassim Haji

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The Feat of Louvre Abu Dhabi

(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.)

Classical dance performanceManama

Embassy of India, Bahrain, is organising an Indian classical dance performance at the Cultural Hall on  25

November 2017  at 6:30pm by cultural troupes sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The exponents of Indian classical dance forms, Kathak and Kuchipudi, along with other members of the respective troupes will be performing as part of the ‘Festival of India in Bahrain’ event. 

Kathak will be performed by a dance group led by Sanjeev Kumar Agnihotri, while Kuchipudi will be performed a group led by Deepa Narayanan Sashindran.

Sanjeev Kumar Agnihotri, who is a post-graduate in theatre arts from Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, has directed and choreographed a number of plays and dance dramas and acted in many plays and telefilms. The group would perform Shiv Vandana, Tarana in pure Kathak form and Holi, a festival of colours in Kathak and folk style.

Deepa Narayanan Shashindran is a fine versatile artiste of the Kuchipudi dance style mastered under guru the renowned Kuchipudi exponent Manju Barggavee. She has received a lot of accolades for her vivacious dance technique and spell-bound performances in India and abroad. The group will perform an invocatory ‘slokham’ on Lord Ganesha, followed by various compositions and Vandematharam choreographed in Kuchipudi style.

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Manama

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa, will ring

in the festivities with a variety of unparalleled offerings designed to create the most unforgettable holiday memories.

The festivities begin with the lighting of the Christmas tree on the  2nd of December  from  6pm till 9pm in the hotel lobby. This marks the beginning of the Christmas and New

Year celebrations and everyone is invited to witness the

ceremonial lighting! The hotel will also be giving

away special early bird exclusive rates and packages for the Christmas Brunch and New Year’s Eve. 

”The festivities is about giving and

sharing, this season we are collecting festive

wishes for the charity program called “Smile

of Bahrain”, we hope to collect as much wishes for

the organization and we look forward to your kindness to

help those children with cancer make their dreams come true,” a spokesperson said. 

Slew of flavoursAn uplifting slew of flavours to celebrate the spirit of the season have been crafted by the culinary team for the Christmas Eve dinner

and the Christmas day brunch.On 24th December, offering includes

3 yuletide options for Christmas Eve dinner. From the traditions of the Vigilia di Natale in Italy at our La Pergola Italian restaurant, to the panoramic view of the Juffair Skyline at Fusions restaurant to the lavish buffet in Al Waha, all featuring the finest delicacies from sumptuous starters of the hamachi sashimi, zucchini carpaccio and to the main course of the well-loved stuffed turkey roulade that will get the guests in the festive mood.

A delectable dessert spread of mince pie, panettone, stollen, Dundee cake and the traditional Christmas cookies for the finishing stroke on a sweet note.

Christmas day brunchChristmas day brunch promises to be filled with all the traditional Christmas trimmings and a treat for all ages at The Gulf Convention Center for BD32 net. The Christmas day brunch presents the festive spread of 10 award winning outlets, featuring exotic festive menus from rock lobster and the red snapper to start with, and followed by a tableau of flavours. 

If you’re planning to party at home this Christmas. Christmas plum puddings, mulled wine and turkey are available for order!

Beauty and the Beats! Ring in the New Year at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain, with the first time live at The Gulf Convention Center,

Beauty and the Beats! Featuring an all-female group internationally renowned for a great & diverse night with music beats from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, top 100 hits, deep house, house and pop. BD 55 net per person, inclusive of a lavish buffet spread of delectable dessert with apple and cranberry lattice tart, chocolate hazelnut, cream cheese puffs, ricotta tart with chocolate and kumquats and almond macaroon galette for the finishing.

Featuring jazz saxophone player Miss S, to the throbbing beats of Percussionist Ms. Dee and the soulful voice of Ms. Lady S.! This in addition to the vibrant and gorgeous DJ (DJANE – NC), who will be spinning her groove mix-compilations till the wee hours of the party!

In addition you can also choose your celebration from Al Waha restaurant for a guaranteed New Year’s gourmet that will keep your stomach delighted till 2018! To the special New Year ala carte menus from Royal Thai, China Garden, Sato and Takth Jamsheed.

You can also choose to delight your loved one to a New Year ’s Eve romantic moment at Fusions, Raosi By Vineet, La Pergola and all exclusive balcony at Royal Thai.

For a more pub style new year’s welcome, dance your heart out at the dance floor with DJ’s famous tracks at Sherlock Holmes and Typhoon. For further information or bookings call: +973 17 713000