Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Left: **Dish with a blue saz leaf**
Turkey, Iznik, ca. 1580
Ceramic with painted underglaze
Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi, LAD 2012.045
Photo: © Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi / Photo: Ismail Noor/Seeing Things
Right: **Vanity case with decoration inspired by Iznik ceramics**
Cartier Paris, 1927
Gold, platinum, enamel, sapphires, emeralds, topazes, coral, moonstones, diamonds
Cartier Collection, VC 41 A 27
Nils Herrmann, Cartier Collection
Photo: © Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi / Photo: Ismail Noor/Seeing Things

Cartier
Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design

November 16, 2023 — March 24, 2024

Discover the influence of Islamic art on Cartier’s designs and creations at Louvre Abu Dhabi's current exhibition, Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design.

Featuring over 400 works including jewelry and precious objects, masterpieces of Islamic art, drawings, textiles and photographs, the exhibition showcases the influences of the Islamic arts on Cartier's designs, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.

The exhibition will be complemented by digital projections, immersing visitors into the intricate shapes and patterns of Cartier pieces inspired by the Islamic arts.

The scenography of the exhibition and the immersive digital space is designed by the New York-based design studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

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