Visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to experience art through an entirely new lens – or rather, palate
In a unique fusion of visual arts and culinary creativity, ARTE and Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced a collaboration that reimagines select museum pieces as edible art.
This two-month initiative, set to take place within the iconic museum, represents a creative intersection of cultural heritage and gastronomic innovation.
From 1 August to 28 September, 2024, visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to experience art through an entirely new lens – or rather, palate.
ARTE’s skilled artisans will translate the museum’s diverse collection into edible interpretations, offering a multisensory exploration of art history.
The display will feature edible interpretations of selected Louvre Abu Dhabi artefacts,including:
Exhibition Area (Edible sculptures replicating museum display):
- Winged Dragon (450 BCE-250 BCE): Largest freestanding dragon from Chinese pre-imperial period
- Military Helmet (ca. 550 BCE): Greek Archaic period helmet for hoplite infantry
- Canister Tower with its Case (1657): Intricate ivory sculpture by Achille Hermansreyt
Desserts (Miniature cakes with edible printed designs):
- Oriental Bliss (1938): Paul Klee’s vibrant work inspired by Tunisia
- Blue and White Dish with a Lotus Bouquet (ca. 1570-1575): Ottoman dish replicating Chinese porcelain
Realistic Desserts (To be unveiled during the display’s first week):
- Hand Axe (ca. 500,000 BCE): Prehistoric flint tool from France
- Funerary Servant for Pharaoh Seti I (ca. 1290 BCE): Large blue-glazed statue
- Pyramidion Inscribed with the Name of Huy (1335-1295 BCE): New Kingdom capstone featuring kneeling figure
Visitors will have the opportunity to not only view but also purchase and savour ARTE’s creations, as the renowned patisserie will have a dedicated booth within the museum.
Here, art enthusiasts can indulge in ARTE’s famous pastries and beverages, allowing them to literally taste the art-inspired delicacies.
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The display will feature:
- An Edible Art Gallery: A curated selection of desserts mirroring Louvre Abu Dhabi’s artefacts, showcasing the potential of food as an artistic medium.
- Interactive Tasting Experiences: Allowing visitors to literally “consume” art, creating a new dialogue between viewer and artwork.
- Inspired Dessert Menu: The museum’s café will offer a special selection of desserts that draw inspiration from the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s most compelling display.
This collaboration challenges traditional boundaries between different forms of artistic expression.
It invites visitors to reconsider their perceptions of art, exploring how taste, texture, and visual appeal can combine to offer new interpretations of familiar works.
The display will be accessible with regular museum admission, with additional options for tasting sessions and demonstrations. The display will be open from 10am to 6.30pm to weekdays and 10am to 8:30pm on weekends.
Visitors can purchase edible art pieces at prices listed on the menu. Special workshops will be held throughout the display period, with schedules and announcements to be released regularly.
For further information, visit louvreabudhabi.ae
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