Old Makkah Photos, Sacred Hindu Art and Christianity in UAE: Louvre Abu Dhabi Funds Multifaceted Research
Historic Makkah images, Hindu sacred art, and Christian heritage in the UAE: Louvre Abu Dhabi backs groundbreaking research
Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched its first Fellowships and Grants programme, funding projects that challenge Eurocentric narratives in art history and shed light on underexplored cultural legacies. Among the selected topics are the circulation of early photographs of Makkah, the representation of Hindu and Buddhist art, and the Christian heritage of the UAE.
Designed to advance scholarship in art history, museum studies, heritage science, conservation, and archaeology, the initiative drew 170 applications from around the world. Five researchers were chosen to join the inaugural cohort.
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