Louvres Around the World: The Export of Museums and Architecture as a Global Brand

Louvre Abu Dhabi / Ateliers Jean Nouvel © Luc Boegly & Sergio Grazia It is undeniable that, at first glance, the idea of a Louvre in Abu Dhabi or a Centre Pompidou in Brazil may seem somewhat disconcerting. The image of these museums, internationally renowned, appears in many ways inseparable from their original cultural contexts. … Read more

Abdelwahed El-Wakil Receives the 2025 Tamayouz Lifetime Achievement Award

Al-Ruwais Mosque. Image Courtesy of Tamayouz Excellence Award Egyptian architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil has been named the recipient of the 2025 Tamayouz Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition was announced during the Tamayouz Excellence Award Ceremony in Baghdad, held as part of the inaugural Arab Architecture Festival. The recognition highlights his contributions to the revival of traditional … Read more