A top official from Louvre Abu Dhabi noted that Museums could help propel associates with and appreciate art, which enhances their mental health and wellness.
Ugo Bertoni, Director for External Affairs, Outreach and Cultural Engagement, Louvre Abu Dhabi, told Khaleej Times, ” Museums have been a place where you can take a pause, and reflect on your own life through the discovery of narratives and artworks, aesthetics, or intellectual engagement, that often enables visitors to vision their lives from a new perspective.”
” At Louvre Abu Dhabi, we wanted to take this further by developing an offer dedicated to well-being and mindfulness. We offer our visitors the to take part in a ‘mindful art moment.’These initiatives, in turn, are complemented by our physical well-being activities kike ‘Yoga under the Dome’ and ‘Kayaking Under the Dome.'”
Bertoni said the museum is exploring ways to support the patients through health groups. He stated, “We are in discussions with potential partners from the health sector to see how Louvre Abu Dhabi could be used as a resource and support for patients.
Exhibition to explore emotions
Bertoni highlighted that ongoing children’s exhibitions enable them to understand and express their feelings and emotions.
He stated, “The ChikdrenMuseum at Louvre Abu Dhabi is a space specially curated for young visitors with tailor-made experience for them. It is based on observing artworks supported by qualification to encourage children to engage with the artwork and collect points during their visit”.
The exhibition is open till the end of this month with free entry for those under 18 years old, whereas adults need a museum ticket at Dh63.
Bertoni noted, “Louvre Abu Dhabi will unveil a new children’s museum exhibition dedicated to the Cosmos in summer. The new exhibition will provide an ‘educating’ and immersive experience allowing children to explore art across different times and cultures”.
Bertoni concluded by saying, “There are many ways to experience wellness at Louvre Abu Dhabi, and approaching the museum to take time for yourself is the first thing, then sitting under the dome, looking at the sea, and paying heed to your thoughts and feelings is essential.”
