On May 20, 2025, our postgraduate students from MA in Global African Studies visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi as part of their “History and Theory of Museums” course. Led by Dr. Sabrina Moura, head of Research at Louvre Abu Dhabi and Professor Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, the visit offered a firsthand experience of the museum’s global collection and innovative design.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is internationally recognized for its dedication to showcasing the shared stories of human creativity across cultures and centuries. Its extensive collection includes artworks and artifacts from around the globe, spanning ancient archaeological finds to contemporary installations.
During their visit, students had the unique opportunity to explore the museum’s special exhibition Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power. This landmark exhibition, presented for the first time in the UAE and the region, is a collaboration with the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac. It reveals the lives and legacies of Africa’s most revered royal figures through masterfully crafted royal attire, sacred symbols, and culturally significant artifacts. The exhibition provides insight into the authority and influence of African kings and queens and highlights their enduring impact on contemporary African art and culture.
The visit enabled students to connect theoretical museum studies with direct experience of world-class museology, architecture, and curation, deepening their understanding of how institutions preserve and present cultural heritage in a globalized context.
On May 20, 2025, our postgraduate students from MA in Global African Studies visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi as part of their “History and Theory of Museums” course. Led by Dr. Sabrina Moura, head of Research at Louvre Abu Dhabi and Professor Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, the visit offered a firsthand experience of the museum’s global collection and innovative design.
On May 20, 2025, our postgraduate students from MA in Global African Studies visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi as part of their “History and Theory of Museums” course. Led by Dr. Sabrina Moura, head of Research at Louvre Abu Dhabi and Professor Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, the visit offered a firsthand experience of the museum’s global collection and innovative design.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is internationally recognized for its dedication to showcasing the shared stories of human creativity across cultures and centuries. Its extensive collection includes artworks and artifacts from around the globe, spanning ancient archaeological finds to contemporary installations.
During their visit, students had the unique opportunity to explore the museum’s special exhibition Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power. This landmark exhibition, presented for the first time in the UAE and the region, is a collaboration with the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac. It reveals the lives and legacies of Africa’s most revered royal figures through masterfully crafted royal attire, sacred symbols, and culturally significant artifacts. The exhibition provides insight into the authority and influence of African kings and queens and highlights their enduring impact on contemporary African art and culture.
The visit enabled students to connect theoretical museum studies with direct experience of world-class museology, architecture, and curation, deepening their understanding of how institutions preserve and present cultural heritage in a globalized context.
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