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Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi before free International Museum Day three-day entry begins: Picasso, priceless art and Hollywood glamour

Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema·Manjusha Radhakrishnan·17 days ago
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And ten minutes into the exclusive tour, I realised Louvre Abu Dhabi isn’t trying to be a silent, intimidating hall where children are shushed every six seconds. It’s trying to make culture feel alive. “This is designed as a space to gather,” Ferris explained. “It’s not just for housing the collection. It’s a lively space.” You feel that energy everywhere. Children race beneath the famous rain-of-light dome while exhausted parents clutch iced lattes and attempt aesthetically pleasing Instagram pictures before someone asks for snacks. Tourists wander through medina-inspired corridors trying to decide whether they’re more impressed by the art or the architecture. Somewhere else, visitors are quietly staring at masterpieces that would normally require a flight to Europe. The Picasso exhibition alone feels worth the trip.…

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