World of Islamic and Contemporary Art

Louvre Abu Dhabi will host an engaging conversation exploring the relationship between Islamic heritage and contemporary artistic expression as part of its September programme.

Taking place on 29 September at 6:00 PM, the event will bring together artist Rachid Koraïchi and curator Abdelkader Damani for a thoughtful discussion on abstraction as a shared artistic language across different cultures and periods. ✨

The conversation will explore how artistic ideas can travel across time and borders, with a particular focus on calligraphy, geometry and contemporary art. Through their perspectives, audiences will gain fresh insights into the ways Islamic artistic traditions continue to influence and connect with contemporary creative practices. 🖌️📐

The programme will also highlight the ongoing exchanges between heritage and modern artistic expression, showing how familiar visual elements can be reinterpreted to create new meanings and perspectives.

The event forms part of a wider series of talks, activations and outreach initiatives introducing audiences across the UAE to the ideas and creative exchanges that will shape Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. These programmes are building opportunities for encounters, participation and cultural dialogue ahead of the museum’s opening. 🌍

For art lovers, students, creatives and anyone interested in the evolving relationship between tradition and contemporary art, the evening offers an opportunity to listen, reflect and discover new perspectives.

📅 Date: 29 September 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
📞 Contact: +971 600 565566