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Merceology & Territory: An audio-visual experience

Stargaze like a desert dreamer
5 January 2022 – 12 February 2022 | Ottoman pavement area | Free with a museum admission ticket

Did you ever ponder upon a star and make a wish?

Since the dawn of time, the stars have been guiding travellers around the globe. Prepare yourself for a celestial experience under Louvre Abu Dhabi’s dome. Conceived by the Emirati multidisciplinary artist Ahmad Saeed Al Areef Al Dhaheri to celebrate the Dragon & Phoenix exhibition, this immersive experience investigates the historical approaches to astrology. Inspired by Bedouin beliefs and his nomadic roots, the artist explores the similarities and differences between Arab and Asian civilisations’ star reading approach while highlighting its significance in both cultures. This enchanting audio-visual meditation reflects on the essential knowledge for desert dwellers and merchant seafarers alike. Al Areef’s work demonstrates how our lives are an extension of our ancestry and the present is the accumulation of the traditions and heritage that have transcended through time.

Meet the Artist

Merceology & Territory: Talk
5 January 2021 | 6:30pm | Free

Learn about the Arab vs Asian approach of astrology and join the artist as he discusses his work in person on 5 January 2022 at 6:30pm as part of Lates. Why not come along and enjoy some snacks and refreshments?

Ahmad Saeed Al Areef Al Dhaheri is a regional artist who has exhibited worldwide. He completed his formal studies at the American University of Sharjah and Paris-Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi. His artworks are recognised by the embedded historical symbols he uses, as well as the contemporary mediums that represent the significance of past cultures and heritages. He uses various techniques including kaleidoscope effects to visually represent historical knowledge in digital art, video installation and photo manipulation.

The admission to the artist talk is free. No need to book, just drop-in.

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