ARTE and Louvre Abu Dhabi Unite Art and Gastronomy in Innovative Collaboration
In a unique fusion of visual arts and culinary creativity, ARTE and Louvre Abu Dhabi are running a collaboration that reimagines select museum pieces as edible art.
This two-month initiative within the iconic museum represents a creative intersection of cultural heritage and gastronomic innovation. Running until September 28, 2024, visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to experience art through an entirely new lens — or rather, palate. Skilled artisans have translated the museum's diverse collection into edible interpretations, offering a multisensory exploration and story.
The display features edible interpretations of selected Louvre Abu Dhabi artefacts, including:
Exhibition Area (Edible sculptures replicating museum display):
Winged Dragon (450 BCE-250 BCE): The largest freestanding Dragon from the Chinese pre-imperial period
Military Helmet (ca. 550 BCE): Greek Archaic period helmet for hoplite infantry
Canister Tower with its Case (1657): Intricate ivory sculpture by Achille Hermansreyt
The display is accessible with regular museum admission, with additional tasting sessions and demonstration options. The display is open from 10:00 to 18:30 on weekdays and 10:00 to 20:30 on weekends. Visitors can purchase edible art pieces at prices listed on the menu. Special workshops will be held throughout the display period, with schedules and announcements to be released regularly.
Desserts (Miniature cakes with edible printed designs):
Oriental Bliss (1938): Paul Klee's vibrant work inspired by Tunisia
Blue and White Dish with a Lotus Bouquet (ca. 1570-1575): Ottoman dish replicating
Chinese porcelain
Realistic Desserts (Unveiled in August)
Hand Axe (ca. 500,000 BCE): Prehistoric flint tool from France
Funerary Servant for Pharaoh Seti I (ca. 1290 BCE): Large blue-glazed statue
Pyramidion Inscribed with the Name of Huy (1335-1295 BCE): New Kingdom capstone featuring a kneeling figure
Visitors can view, purchase, and savor ARTE's creations, as the renowned patisserie has set up a dedicated booth within the museum. Here, art enthusiasts can indulge in ARTE's famous pastries and beverages, allowing them to literally taste the art-inspired delicacies.
The display features:
An Edible Art Gallery: A curated selection of desserts mirroring Louvre Abu Dhabi's artefacts, showcasing the potential of food as an artistic medium.
Interactive Tasting Experiences: Allowing visitors to literally "consume" art, creating a new dialogue between viewer and artwork.
Inspired Dessert Menu: The museum's café offers a unique selection of desserts inspired by the Louvre Abu Dhabi's most compelling display.
This collaboration challenges traditional boundaries between different forms of artistic expression. It invites visitors to reconsider their perceptions of art, exploring how taste, texture, and visual appeal can combine to offer new interpretations of familiar works.
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