Graphic shows features of the Louvre Abu Dhabi and details of its construction.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors to visitors
By Mike Tyler
November 11, 2017 - After 10 years of planning and construction, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally set to open its doors to the public. Featuring a vast silver dome filled with art, the museum will be the first of its kind in the Arab world.
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At total of 23 permanent galleries will showcase more than 600 pieces of art, including 300 loaned by 13 French museums for the inaugural year.
- Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi Featuring Giant Geometric-Patterned Dome Set To Open On November 11 (World Architecture Community)
- Creating the Wow! (BuroHappold)
- At a cost of £1bn and five years late, controversial Louvre Abu Dhabi finally gets an opening date (The Telegraph)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi (official website )