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Exhibition "Animalia. Bestiary of the Al Thani Collection"

Photo : © The Al Thani Collection 2018. Photography by Todd White Art Photogra

Jul 1 – Jan 10Free (conditions)

Exhibition "Animalia. Bestiary of the Al Thani Collection"

Travel across continents and centuries through a stunning collection that captures the animal kingdom in all its artistic forms. From legendary bronze creatures to delicate jewels crafted by Fabergé, these rare artifacts reveal humanity's timeless obsession with nature. It is the perfect cultural escape to spark your imagination this weekend.

Hôtel de la Marine (Paris 8th)

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The Al Thani Collection at the Hôtel de la Marine presents an exhibition that examines how cultures from different eras and regions of the world have been fascinated by and drawn inspiration from the animal kingdom.

Through more than 120 works from the Al Thani Collection, many of which are unveiled in Paris for the first time, the exhibition explores the depictions of real and imaginary creatures from civilizations spread across four continents, from the 3rd millennium BC to the early 20th century.

Key works include a Laconian bronze votive statuette representing a horse from the Geometric period (Greece, 750-730 BC), an imposing tiger-shaped belt hook (daigou) made in China during the Warring States period (475–221 BC), a cane handle in the shape of a snake's head created by the house of Fabergé (circa 1890), as well as a wooden sculpture depicting the primordial bird of Senufo cosmogony (circa 1900).

Exhibition poster; Credits: The Al Thani Collection

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