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The AWI is located in a building known as the ''Institut du Monde Arabe'', the same name as the institute, on Rue des Fossés Saint Bernard in the [[5th arrondissement of Paris]], France. Originally, a project conceived in 1973 by President [[Valéry Giscard d'Estaing]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Lipstadt|first=Helene|year=1989|title=Review: Les Grands Projets "Paris 1979-1989" in New York|url=|journal=French Politics and Society|volume=6|pages=43|via=JSTOR}}</ref> |
The AWI is located in a building known as the ''Institut du Monde Arabe'', the same name as the institute, on Rue des Fossés Saint Bernard in the [[5th arrondissement of Paris]], France. Originally, a project conceived in 1973 by President [[Valéry Giscard d'Estaing]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Lipstadt|first=Helene|year=1989|title=Review: Les Grands Projets "Paris 1979-1989" in New York|url=|journal=French Politics and Society|volume=6|pages=43|via=JSTOR}}</ref> |
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== Architecture == |
== Architecture == |
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[[File:Institut du monde arabe - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Exterior view of the southern facade]] |
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The building acts as a buffer zone between the [[Jussieu Campus]] of [[Pierre and Marie Curie University]] (Paris VI), built in large rationalist urban blocks, and the [[Seine]]. The river façade follows the curve of the waterway, reducing the hardness of a rectangular grid and offering an inviting view from the Sully Bridge. At the same time the building appears to fold itself back in the direction of the [[Saint-Germain-des-Prés]] district. |
The building acts as a buffer zone between the [[Jussieu Campus]] of [[Pierre and Marie Curie University]] (Paris VI), built in large rationalist urban blocks, and the [[Seine]]. The river façade follows the curve of the waterway, reducing the hardness of a rectangular grid and offering an inviting view from the Sully Bridge. At the same time the building appears to fold itself back in the direction of the [[Saint-Germain-des-Prés]] district. |
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== Museum == |
== Museum == |
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[[File:Osiris, mystères engloutis d'Égypte, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris 24 January 2016.jpg|thumb|View of special exhibition, Osiris: the submerged mysteries of Egypt. Fall/2015 - Spring/2016]] |
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Within the museum are objects from the Arab world ranging from before Islam through into the twentieth century. One of the main initiatives within the museum is the inclusion of special exhibitions. |
Within the museum are objects from the Arab world ranging from before Islam through into the twentieth century. One of the main initiatives within the museum is the inclusion of special exhibitions. |
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==In popular culture== |
==In popular culture== |
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[[Michel Houellebecq]] sets a pivotal scene in his novel [[Submission (novel)|Submission]] at a reception held in the Institute's rooftop restaurant and terrace.<ref name=Roth>{{cite news|last1=Roth|first1=Marco|title=Among the Believers|url=http://harpers.org/archive/2015/10/among-the-believers-2/3/|accessdate=2 November 2015|publisher=[[Harper's Magazine]]|date=October 2015}}</ref> |
[[Michel Houellebecq]] sets a pivotal scene in his novel [[Submission (novel)|Submission]] at a reception held in the Institute's rooftop restaurant and terrace.<ref name=Roth>{{cite news|last1=Roth|first1=Marco|title=Among the Believers|url=http://harpers.org/archive/2015/10/among-the-believers-2/3/|accessdate=2 November 2015|publisher=[[Harper's Magazine]]|date=October 2015}}</ref> |
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The Arab World Institute (abbreviated "AWI"; French: Institut du Monde Arabe, abbreviated "IMA") is an organization founded in Paris in 1980 by 18 Arab countries with France to research and disseminate information about the Arab world and its cultural and spiritual values. The Institute also promotes cooperation and exchanges between France and the Arab nations, particularly in the areas of science and technology, contributing to the understanding between the Arab world and Europe. Libya joined the institute in 1984.
History
The AWI is located in a building known as the Institut du Monde Arabe, the same name as the institute, on Rue des Fossés Saint Bernard in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France. Originally, a project conceived in 1973 by President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.[1]
It was constructed from 1981 to 1987 and has floor space of 181,850 square feet (16,894 m2). Architecture-Studio, together with Jean Nouvel, won the 1981 design competition with a highly original plan for a difficult site that, over the years, has proven to be a successful design solution. This project is a result of funds from both the League of Arab States and the French government, with the cost of the building totaling around €230,000,000.[2]
Architecture
The building acts as a buffer zone between the Jussieu Campus of Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI), built in large rationalist urban blocks, and the Seine. The river façade follows the curve of the waterway, reducing the hardness of a rectangular grid and offering an inviting view from the Sully Bridge. At the same time the building appears to fold itself back in the direction of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
In contrast to the curved surface on the river side, the southwest façade is an uncompromisingly rectangular glass-clad curtain wall. It faces a large square public space that opens in the direction of the Île de la Cité and Notre Dame. Visible behind the glass wall, a metallic screen unfolds with moving geometric motifs. The motifs are actually 240 photo-sensitive motor-controlled apertures, or shutters, which act as a sophisticated brise soleil that automatically opens and closes to control the amount of light and heat entering the building from the sun. The mechanism creates interior spaces with filtered light — an effect often used in Islamic architecture with its climate-oriented strategies. The innovative use of technology and success of the building's design catapulted Nouvel to fame and is one of the cultural reference points of Paris. Notably, the building received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. The building houses a museum, library, auditorium, restaurant, and offices.
Recipient of the 1989 Aga Khan Award for Architectural Excellence. Jury members included, historian Oleg Grabar.
Museum
Within the museum are objects from the Arab world ranging from before Islam through into the twentieth century. One of the main initiatives within the museum is the inclusion of special exhibitions.
Special Exhibitions
- 2016[3]
- Osiris: The Submerged Mysteries of Egypt
- Voices of animals: the fables of Kalila and Dimna
- Nomadic Sculpture by Rodolphe Hammadi
- First biennial of contemporary arab photography
- CoeXist
In popular culture
Michel Houellebecq sets a pivotal scene in his novel Submission at a reception held in the Institute's rooftop restaurant and terrace.[4]
Presidents of the AWI
- Jean Basdevant (1977-1980)
- Philippe Ardant (1980-1985)
- Pierre Guidoni (1985-1986)
- Paul Carton (1986-1988)
- Edgard Pisani (1988–1995)
- Camille Cabana (1995–2002)
- Denis Bauchard (2002–2004)
- Yves Guéna (2004–2007)
- Dominique Baudis (2007-2009)
- Dominique Baudis and Bruno Levallois (2009-2011)
- Renaud Muselier and Bruno Levallois (2011-2013)
- Jack Lang (2013-)
See also
References
- ^ Lipstadt, Helene (1989). "Review: Les Grands Projets "Paris 1979-1989" in New York". French Politics and Society. 6: 43 – via JSTOR.
- ^ "Institut du Monde Arabe | Aga Khan Development Network". www.akdn.org. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ^ "Exhibitions". Institut du monde arabe. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ^ Roth, Marco (October 2015). "Among the Believers". Harper's Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
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