Sheikh Zayed Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 12 (2018) Winner
Institut du Monde Arabe
アラブセカイケンキュウジョ
Institut du Monde Arabe
Aliases:
IMA / アラブ・ボーボーグ（略称・通称）
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- 1980-01-01 （Paris, France）
- Nationality
- France
- Languages
- French, Arabic, English
- Religion
- Secular (non-religious)
- Residence History
- Paris (1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 5th arrondissement) → Tourcoing (branch)
Career
- Occupations
- foreign cultural institute, museum, cultural exchange and research institute
- Active Years
- 1980-
- Affiliations
- Forum of Foreign Cultural Institutes in Paris, Exchanges and Radio Productions (EPRA)
- Memberships
- Forum of Foreign Cultural Institutes in Paris, Exchanges and Radio Productions (EPRA)
- Influenced By
- History and cultures of the Arab world, France's Grands Projets (urban development policy)
- Influenced
- Promotion of understanding of Arab culture in Europe, Integration of traditional motifs and technology in contemporary architecture
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sheikh Zayed Book Award (Cultural Personality of the Year) | — | Cultural Personality of the Year | Sheikh Zayed Book Award | winner |
| 1989 | Aga Khan Award for Architecture | Institut du Monde Arabe building | — | Aga Khan Development Network | winner |
Sheikh Zayed Book Award (Cultural Personality of the Year)
2018
Category:
Cultural Personality of the Year
Organization:
Sheikh Zayed Book Award
Result:
winner
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
1989
Work:
Institut du Monde Arabe building
Organization:
Aga Khan Development Network
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Osiris: The Submerged Mysteries of Egypt
2015 Exhibition (archaeology / museum exhibition)A special exhibition showcasing ancient Egyptian artifacts and discoveries. Held from fall 2015 to spring 2016, it highlighted preservation and renewed appreciation of Egyptian civilization.
cultural heritagearchaeologyconservation and exhibition
First Biennial of Contemporary Arab Photography
2016 Exhibition (photography)An international photography exhibition presenting contemporary photographic practices from the Arab region, aimed at showcasing emerging artists and fostering intercultural exchange.
contemporary expressionidentitysocial perspectives
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- interdisciplinary exhibition curationeducational outreach-focused interpretationvisual storytelling and presentation
- Recurring Motifs
- Islamic architectural motifs and geometrylight-and-shadow effects (brise-soleil)exchange and dialogue
Legacy
The Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) has served since the 1980s as a key institution for promoting Arab culture and academic exchange in France. Architecturally acclaimed and housing a museum and library, the IMA contributes to mutual understanding between Europe and the Arab world through exhibitions and educational programs.
Museums
- IMA Museum (Institut du Monde Arabe Museum) 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris, France Opened in 1987
Academic Societies
- Forum of Foreign Cultural Institutes in Paris
- Various international cultural exchange networks (e.g. EPRA)
Archives
- IMA archives and collections (in-house museum/library holdings)
In Popular Culture
- Michel Houellebecq's novel 'Submission' features a pivotal scene set in the institute's rooftop restaurant and terrace
Quotes
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An organisation established to provide a secular location for the promotion of Arab civilization, art, knowledge and aesthetics.
Source: Institut du Monde Arabe — Wikipedia (2024)
Trivia
- Commonly known as 'IMA'.
- Built as part of France's Grands Projets and inaugurated in 1987.
- Reported visitors in 2017: approximately 411,715.
- The river façade features 240 photo-sensitive motor-controlled apertures (brise-soleil).