Musée de l'Institut du Monde Arabe

Institut du monde arabe
museum in Paris
#70 in Paris / #484 in France
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by Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France
/ CC BY 2.0

The Musée de l'Institut du Monde Arabe, located in Paris, France, is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the art, culture, and history of the Arab world. Opened in 1987, the museum is part of the larger Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute), which was established to foster understanding and dialogue between Arab and Western cultures. The museum's collection includes a wide range of artifacts, from ancient archaeological finds to contemporary art, showcasing the rich and diverse heritage of Arab civilizations. The building itself, designed by architect Jean Nouvel, is an architectural marvel, featuring a distinctive facade with adjustable metallic screens inspired by traditional Arab mashrabiya designs.


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