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From Father to Son, from Beirut to the Louvre, the Epic of the Abou Adal Icons

Bélinda Ibrahim, 28/02 17:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The extraordinary journey of the Abou Adal collection began in the early 1950s, in a Lebanon then regarded as the “Switzerland of the Middle East.” Georges Abou Adal, driven by a curiosity for Eastern sacred art, acquired his first icons in 1952. What started as a personal interest quickly turned into a passionate quest to preserve and ...

The Mona Lisa: A Dedicated Ticket to Admire at the Louvre

This is Beirut, 03/02 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Louvre's President, Laurence Des Cars, has proposed introducing a dedicated ticket for viewing the Mona Lisa, separate from the museum's general admission. She made the announcement on Sunday during an interview on France Inter radio. "The idea is to have a Louvre ticket that covers access to the permanent collections and exhibitions (…) ...

Rabih Kayrouz’s Genius Becomes Rooted in History at the Louvre

Marie-Christine Tayah, 27/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Rabih Kayrouz, a prominent figure in Lebanese fashion, achieves a remarkable milestone by securing a place at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The exhibition Louvre Couture: Objects of Art, Objects of Fashion, that opened its doors on January 24, 2025, will showcase the rich history of craftsmanship and artistic excellence through the ages. A Unique ...

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