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A Film Screening and Conversation on Africa's Cultural Landmarks | Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

Enjoy a selection of short films from a newly produced series on sub-Saharan Africa’s distinct landmarks and behind-the-scenes stories of the filmmaking process.

Enjoy a selection of short films from a newly produced series developed in collaboration with World Monuments Fund that foreground twelve of sub-Saharan Africa's distinct landmarks. Then, listen as a range of experts who contributed to the films share behind-the-scenes stories of the filmmaking process. Gain deeper insights into the significance of these unique cultural sites and expand your understanding of Africa's immense cultural diversity.

Watch the full Africa's Cultural Landmarks series here: https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/series/africa-cultural-landmarks

Celebrate the new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing: https://www.metmuseum.org/hubs/the-michael-c-rockefeller-wing


Contributors

Fasil Giorghis, Associate Professor of Architecture and Chair of Conservation of Urban & Architectural Heritage at the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development (EIABC), Addis Ababa University
Dr. Siyakha Mguni, Senior Lecturer - Rock Art, Foundation of Art, Methodology, Curatorship, University of Cape Town
Jonathan Nsubuga, Chief Architect of JE Nsubuga and Associates
Sosena Solomon, filmmaker, lecturer, Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania

Moderated by
Phillip Segadika, Chief Curator for Archaeology and Monuments, Botswana National Museum
with Stephen Battle, Senior Regional Director, Africa, World Monuments Fund

Introduction by Alisa LaGamma, Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Curator in Charge, The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, The Met


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