Celebrate The Met's New Michael C. Rockefeller Wing—A Film Screening and Conversation on Africa’s Cultural Landmarks
Watch a selection of short films produced by The Met in collaboration with WMF followed by a conversation with experts.
date & time
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Enjoy a selection of short films from a newly produced series developed by The Metropolitan Museum of Art 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.
Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Please note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
For more information on the reopening of The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, including events and programming sponsorship credits, visit Celebrate the New Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
World Monuments Fund's work at the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been made possible, in part, by support from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kimmelman.
Celebrate The Met's New Michael C. Rockefeller Wing—A Film Screening and Conversation on Africa’s Cultural Landmarks
Watch a selection of short films produced by The Met in collaboration with WMF followed by a conversation with experts.
date & time
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Enjoy a selection of short films from a newly produced series developed by The Metropolitan Museum of Art 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.
Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Please note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
For more information on the reopening of The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, including events and programming sponsorship credits, visit Celebrate the New Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
World Monuments Fund's work at the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been made possible, in part, by support from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kimmelman.
About the Speakers
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 UniversityDr. Siyakha Mguni
Senior Lecturer - Rock Art, Foundation of Art, Methodology, Curatorship, University of Cape TownJonathan Nsubuga
Chief Architect, JE Nsubuga and AssociatesSosena Solomon
Filmmaker and lecturer, Weitzman School of Design, University of PennsylvaniaPhillip Segadika
Chief Curator for Archaeology and Monuments, Botswana National MuseumStephen Battle
Senior Regional Director, Africa, World Monuments FundAlisa LaGamma
Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Curator in Charge, The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, The Met