Affinities: Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts

24 Jun 2026 — 6 Dec 2026 at Louvre Museum · Paris

Affinities: Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts invites visitors to discover the remarkable intersections between Islamic artistic traditions and the broader world of decorative arts. Through a carefully selected group of objects from the collection, the exhibition highlights shared aesthetics, techniques, and cultural dialogues that have shaped artistic production across centuries and continents.

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Louvre Museum · Paris

The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum of Arts, is a national art museum in Paris, France. The Louvre, a former royal palace, is known for its collection of celebrated paintings collected by the French kings, including the Mona Lisa of Leonardo Da Vinci. The museum received 9 million visitors in 2025 and…

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