Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to feature Frank Gehry exhibition in opening programme
An exhibition exploring Frank Gehry’s design for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will form part of the inaugural programme at the museum, which opens on December 11. Original sketches, early hand-built models and archival materials will trace the development of the late architect’s vision, showing how the building took shape in response to Abu Dhabi’s landscape, culture and ambitions for the arts, according…
A Frank Gehry exhibition will be showcased at the inaugural exhibition at Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which will open on December 11. The exhibition will display original sketches, early models, and archival materials that chronicle the development of the iconic building's design, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
Gehry Partners, the firm responsible for the museum's design, explained that the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a manifestation of Gehry's affinity for Abu Dhabi and the city's commitment to culture. The architect's design for the museum is deeply influenced by the emirate's landscape, culture, and aspirations, stated Meaghan Lloyd, a partner at Gehry Partners.
The museum encompasses 11,600 square meters of indoor galleries and 23,000 square meters of outdoor exhibition space, providing artists ample room to exhibit their work in various media and scales. Among the museum's most distinctive features are ten monumental cones, nine of which are made of stainless steel mesh and one in onyx and glass.
These cones serve to provide shade and ventilation for outdoor spaces, drawing warm air upwards while directing cooling breezes below. The Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation and the museum have collaborated to focus on modern and contemporary art from the 1960s to the present. Tickets for the museum opened for sale in September, with standard adult admission priced at Dh70 ($19).
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