The Met's 'Flight into Egypt' Reclaims Ancient Egypt for Black Artistry
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a transformative and revelatory exhibition, 'Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Civilizations, 1876-Now'. Curated by Mary Nooter Roberts, it dismantles Eurocentric views of Egyptology and reclaims Ancient Egypt as a cornerstone of Black identity and artistry. The exhibition is on view until Feb. 17, 2025, at The Met's Gallery 899.
Spanning various mediums, the exhibition gathers nearly 200 works by notable Black artists and intellectuals. It traces the lineage of those who fought against erasure and found inspiration in Ancient Egypt. Featured artists include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Barbara Chase-Riboud, Sun Ra, Kara Walker, Glenn Ligon, and Julie Mehretu. The exhibition challenges centuries of deliberate forgetting and offers a deeply personal sense of belonging to those seeking their origins in history.
Visitors can explore paintings, sculptures, films, music, and scholarly pursuits. The exhibition is a powerful testament to the enduring influence of Ancient Civilizations on Black artistry and thought. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit metmuseum.org.
The 'Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Civilizations, 1876-Now' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must-see. It offers a unique perspective on Egyptology and its colonial underpinnings, while celebrating the rich artistic and intellectual heritage of Black artists and intellectuals. The exhibition runs until Feb. 17, 2025, and can be explored at The Met's Gallery 899.
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