Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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From ancient thrones to modern pop art, discover how Africa’s past has shaped its creative future.

As one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions, Louvre Abu Dhabi is synonymous with ground-breaking exhibitions that connect global histories through art. Its latest showcase, Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power, continues that mission by spotlighting the richness and complexity of African heritage through visual culture.

Creative Direction: Tamim Mortaza
Director: Ahmed Hossam
Choreographer: Danny Lee
Senior Producer: Steff Hawker
Styling: Nour Bou Ezz
Model: Amelia Middleton / Boss Model Management
Make Up Artist: Sonia Abad
Hair Stylist: Alireza Mousavi
Production Coordinator: Evie May
Styling Assistants: Lucy Semaan & Aarya Mohan
Lighting Assistants: Charlie Jumped & Yasir Ali

Fashion
Look 1: Dress; Marella, Earrings; Jacquemus, Shoes; COS
Look 2: Top & Skirt; Dima Ayad, Necklace; &Other Stories
Look 3: Dress; Zimmermann
Look 4: Dress; AlaaSarkis at Designers&us

Special thanks to:
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac
France Muséums
Efie Gallery
El Anatsui
Abdoulaye Konaté
National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria
Musée des arts décoratifs
Musée Théodore-Monod d'art africain, Senegal
Elise Tokoudagba
Samuel Fosso

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