The Louvre Museum in Paris hosted a roundtable discussion on Friday, May 22, 2026, titled "Morocco and the Arts of Islam in the Museum." The event was organized as a preview of the Fontainebleau Art History Festival, scheduled for June 5-7, 2026.
The roundtable brought together curators, historians, and cultural officials to discuss the representation of Moroccan and Islamic art in museum collections. Speakers included experts from the Louvre's Department of Islamic Art and representatives from Moroccan cultural institutions.
Discussions focused on curatorial practices, the history of collecting Islamic art in France, and the role of museums in fostering cross-cultural understanding. The event was part of ongoing collaborations between French and Moroccan museums.
The Fontainebleau Art History Festival, now in its 14th edition, will feature exhibitions, lectures, and workshops on art history themes. This year's program includes a special focus on North African and Islamic art.
