# Golden Undulated Galleries The Islamic Art Galleries at the Louvre Museum are Covered in Curves By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-art-galleries-at-the-louvre-museum References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/09/24/department-of-islamic-arts-at-louvre-by-mario-bellini-and-rudy-ricciotti/) & [louvre.fr](http://www.louvre.fr/) The new [Islamic Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu) at the Louvre Museum in Paris are a show of avant-garde architecture. Housing art and historical artifacts, this new gallery was designed by Mario Bellini Rudy Ricciotti. The Italian-French collaboration gave way for this [tessellated golden facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum). The roof boasts a wave-like look that anodized aluminium mesh made to look like a suspended golden veil. The structure was meant to be non-intrusive to the historic courtyard that houses the gallery. “It’s more like an enormous veil that undulates as if suspended in the wind," says Mario Bellini of the construction. Though this piece is stunning in its modernistic approach, the question remains weather the Parisians will accept or condemn this futuristic structure. Perhaps the Islamic Art Galleries at the Louvre Museum will rival the controversial Pyramide du Louvre, I. M. Pei in French public opinion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avant-garde Architecture:** Exploring innovative architectural designs that challenge traditional norms and create visually striking structures. - **Non-intrusive Design:** Developing structures that seamlessly blend into their surroundings and preserve the historic value of the location. - **Controversial Art Installations:** Pushing boundaries and sparking public discourse through modern art installations and architectural marvels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunities to revolutionize the field by experimenting with unconventional designs and integrating historic preservation. - **Art Galleries:** Creating captivating gallery spaces that captivate visitors and generate meaningful dialogue about art and culture. - **Public Opinion:** Exploring the influence of controversial art and architecture on public perception and societal norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aluminum-Clad Gallery Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-of-the-kings-at-the-museo-egizio.md) - [Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum.md) - [Pearl-Inspired Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum.md) - [Fish Scale-Resembling Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/istanbul-modern.md) - [Adaptive Paris Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fondation-cartier.md) - [Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio.md) - [Floating Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum-of-art.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md)