Courtesy, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museums & GalleriesUpper East Side
Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now
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Description
This exhibit explores the influence of ancient Egypt on Black artists and cultural figures in art, literature and performance. Featuring around 200 works, the show looks at themes like the creation of a unifying identity and the contributions of Black scholars. In a separate gallery, live performances take place on select days.
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Features
Seasonal
Winter
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Neurodiverse Programming
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity
Type
Museums
International Collections
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