In partnership with The Guimet – National Museum of Asian Arts, France, Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean sheds light on the vast maritime routes that linked ancient societies from Africa, the Middle East and Europe to South and Southeast Asia through the Indian Ocean. Spanning from Antiquity to the 17th century, the exhibition explores centuries of trade, movement and cultural exchanges through displays of spices, textiles, ceramics and other special cargos which crossed the ocean.
The exhibition is curated by Dr. Guilhem André, Director of Scientific, Curatorial and Collections Management at Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Dr. Claire Déléry, Curator of the Chinese Ceramics collection at The Guimet – National Museum of Asian Arts, France, in Paris, with the support of Dr. Andrea Rozsavolgyi, Senior Curatorial Assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi, Dr. Lucie Chopard, Curatorial Assistant at France Muséums, and Fakhera Alkindi, Senior Curatorial Assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi. A second edition of this touring exhibition will be presented at The Guimet from 12 May to 6 September 2027.
When
14 October 2026 - 14 February 2027, See the website for the opening hours.
Age
0+
Links
Address
Abu DhabiLouvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island