Smithsonian to Show Historic Islamic Artworks From Louvre’s Collection
Opening September 26, the National Museum of Asian Art exhibition will feature 26 pieces spanning 12 centuries of Islamic art history.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC, will be hosting a special exhibition titled "From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art" starting September 26. This exhibition will feature 26 Islamic artworks on loan from the renowned Louvre Museum, marking their first time traveling to the United States. The collection spans 12 centuries of Islamic history and includes culturally significant objects from the Ottoman Empire, the Mughal Empire, and the Umayyad dynasty.
Among the displayed pieces are carved rosewood doors, jade cups, and an oil painting of Persian ruler Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, which were originally functional items meant for the households of the elite. Simon Rettig, associate curator of Islamic art at the National Museum of Asian Art and co-curator of the exhibition, emphasized that the presentation aims to provide a nuanced view of Islamic art, moving beyond a monolithic perspective.
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