From Kalīla wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables

On the 26th of March, the Louvre Abu Dhabi announced the opening of ‘From Kalīla wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables’, Held in partnership with Bibliothèque nationale de France and France Muséums along with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels.

This groundbreaking exhibition showcases a remarkable collection of ancient tales and illustrated fables, promising to captivate visitors as they embark on a unique journey through time.

The exhibition draws inspiration from traditional illustrated fables and delves into the mystical world of animal tales embedded within historical manuscripts. With more than 132 artworks on display, the exhibition features an eclectic collection of rare manuscripts, paintings, contemporary works, and more — unveiling the timeless narratives of friendship, loyalty, cunning, and morality, as portrayed through anthropomorphic animal characters.

Hypsos Middle East has managed and executed all aspects of this exhibition comprehensively. Their responsibilities encompass exhibition graphics, set construction, audiovisual equipment, museum showcases, electrical and security systems, museum lighting, and climate control.