Gaston Wiet et les arts de l’Islam. BiGen 65. Histoire presents a collection of masterpieces

presents a collection of masterpieces from the institution's photography collection

beneath what our eyes see

As custodians of institutional control over activities

Au premier semestre 2022 - et pour la première fois en Suisse - la Fondation de l'Hermitage a le privilège de dévoiler la collection de la Fondation des Treilles

Gaston Wiet et les arts de l’Islam. BiGen 65. Histoire presents a collection of masterpiecesA distinguished historian of medieval Islam, Gaston Wiet (1887 1971) was also a prominent figure in the French scientific presence in Egypt. A perfect Arabist, he was interested in many aspects of Egyptian history and culture. His work as head of the Arab Museum in Cairo (now the Museum of Islamic Art) between 1926 and 1951 was decisive in the enrichment, publication, and dissemination of its collections, and led him to become one of the leading