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Mock-up of design of first new Iraqi public library since 1970s. (Image courtesy of AMBS)


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Islamic art on display at the courtyard level of Louvre’s new Islamic gallery. (Courtesy of The Louvre Museum)


Louvre Showcasing Islamic Art

Louvre Showcasing Islamic Art

Paris, Asharq Al-Awsat—For the first time ever, a major Western museum, the Louvre, has provided a permanent home for an Islamic art collection. The Louvre has provided massive new gallery space to house what Louvre Director, Henri Loyrette, describes as being “one of...
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Lebanese singers Wael Kfoury (R) and Elissa (C) pose for a picture with Emirati singer Hussein al-Jasmi (L) during a press conference to announce the launching of the Egyptian version of the British music competition for aspiring singers “X Factor”, early on February 6, 2013 in Cairo. AFP PHOTO/AMRO MARAGHI