Display Cases in Islamic Arts Biennale | Goppion

Goppion is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale which will run until May 25.

Organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, the Islamic Arts Biennale offers a unique platform for showcasing Islamic art and artifacts from around the world, sourced from a wide range of prestigious museums.

For this year’s event, Goppion has created 144 custom display cases, designed to house both historical and contemporary objects from renowned collections across galleries 3, 4, and 5. These include pieces from the Al Thani Collection, which were previously displayed in Goppion showcases at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, as well as items from major international institutions like the Louvre, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and more.

The scenography for the Biennale was designed by OMA, and Goppion worked in partnership with BLACK, a global leader in producing and managing cultural projects, to bring the vision to life.

The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 takes place at the award-winning Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

Key Facts

• In collaboration with exhibition designer Colin Morris of Colin Morris Associates, Goppion produced a mix of freestanding, wall-mounted, and table display cases, totaling 144 units.
• A standout feature is a modular table made of stackable rings, allowing adjustable display heights for flexibility.
• Vertical display cases, both freestanding and wall-mounted, are equipped with adaptable interior fittings, such as vertical or inclined panels, to accommodate a variety of objects.
• The cases' minimalist design and versatility are essential to the project’s success.
• One highlight is a 6-meter-long horizontal display case with a seamless glass hood, made from single, jointless sheets of glass, which will house an exceptional loan from the Vatican Apostolic Library.
• Goppion’s display cases meet the highest museum standards, featuring excellent airtightness and passive relative humidity (RH) stabilization, with the option for active stabilization.
• The project was completed in just six months, from the initial concept by Colin Morris to engineering, production, and assembly at a dedicated production unit exclusively for this project.