On Show at Louvre Abu Dhabi (English)

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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.

  1. Picasso, the Figure

    FEB 4

    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, uncovering Picasso’s sources of influence and his dialogue with the rich currents of Arab modernism. The exhibition “Picasso, the Figure” is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 21 January to 31 May 2026. “On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Our warm thanks go to our guest Aisha al Ahmadi for her kind participation. This podcast episode will soon be available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae - as well as all your favorite podcast platforms.  Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.Music: Making Waves.Show Cover: Maysa Sultan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  2. Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire

    11/13/2025

    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 cultural exchange and artistic achievement. Join us for a guided walkthrough of this landmark exhibition, developed in collaboration with the Musée du Louvre, and discover the stories, people, and connections that shaped one of the Islamic world’s most influential dynasties. The exhibition “Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire” is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 17 September 2025 to 25 January 2026. “On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.Our warm thanks to Fakhera Alkindi 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 BottonPost-production, music and mix: Making WavesShow cover: Sarah AlNuaimi Artwork credits: Venetian School, A Venetian Diplomatic Mission Received by the Governor of Damascus, Italy, Venice, 1511, Oil on canvas, Paris, Musée du Louvre, Department of Paintings, INV-100. Photo © 2024 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Gabriel de Carvalho See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  3. Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances

    11/19/2024

    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 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   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  4. From Kalila wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables

    03/29/2024

    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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  5. Architecture (1): Jean Nouvel and the Universal Museum

    02/03/2024

    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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  6. Architecture (2): Origins and Challenges, with Hala Wardé

    02/03/2024

    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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  7. Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design

    12/19/2023

    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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  8. Letters of Light

    11/07/2023

    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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
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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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