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Julie Mehretu's Connections to Egypt
I saw the pyramids of Giza for the first time when I was fourteen and became completely enchanted with ancient Egypt.
Julie Mehretu
February 14
Detail image of metal square with multi figured object with a variety of colors like orange, yellow and green.
Reclaiming Ancient Egypt in Harlem
Reclaiming Ancient Egypt in the Neighborhood’s Transit System
McClain Groff
February 11
Multi colored brown, shades of sculptured Nefertiti head and crown
Fred Wilson's Memories of Egypt
Learn about the artist’s trips and infatuation with Egypt.
Fred Wilson
November 22, 2024
A rendering of a spacious, brightly-lit gallery displaying African art.
Introducing Africa in Focus
Max Hollein reflects on the Museum’s wide range of exhibitions, partnerships, and programs centered on African art.
Max Hollein
November 30, 2023
Installation view of the exhibition "Sahel: Art and Empires on the Shores of the Sahara."
Africa in Focus
Exhibitions that highlight The Met's engagement with Africa.
November 29, 2023
Aerial view of a World Monuments Fund site.
Global Partnerships and Residencies
Learn more about collaborative initiatives and residencies.
November 29, 2023
Cover of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-fi and Fantasy Culture
Afrofuturism in the Stacks
Watson Library’s collection of Afrofuturist books
Angela Washington
June 15, 2022
A woman in a brightly colored dress singing on stage
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Angélique Kidjo at The Met | MetLiveArts
Angélique Kidjo, one of the most singular and extraordinary voices in international music, performs live at The Met.
April 26, 2022
Illustration of a diver in a black suit appearing from a splash of red and aquamarine paint
Remixing the Future
The author and illustrator John Jennings discusses Seneca Village, Afrofuturism, and writing The Met's first graphic novella.
Sean Zhang
February 18, 2022
Artwork piece with carved symbols, and a screen grab of speaker Michael J. Harrower
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African Communities: Reflections of Coexistence and Cooperation, Session 2
As part of the Annual Charles K. Wilkinson Lecture, join scholars in the fields of Egyptian, Islamic, and Ancient Near Eastern art to explore social, religious, and economic interconnections on the African continent and between Africans and their neighbors.
Michael Harrower
November 9, 2021