What Makes a Cultural Landmark? Perspectives from Ethiopia, Ghana, Cameroon, and Uganda

Welcome to a New Season of Africa Initiatives Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director and CEO, The Met An Introduction to New Content Alisa LaGamma, Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Curator in Charge, Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, The Met Discussion Sosena Solomon, artist, filmmaker, and Research Associate, Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, The Met Takele Merid, Director of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (joining virtually) Steven Nelson, Dean, Center for Advanced Studies in the Visual Arts, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Jonathan Nsubuga, architect, JE Nsubuga and Associates, Kampala, Uganda (joining virtually) Yaw Nyarko, Director, NYU Africa House, NYU Center for Technology and Economic Development, and Professor of Economics, New York University Moderated by Bénédicte de Montlaur, President and CEO, World Monuments Fund Join leading experts for presentations and discussion exploring cultural heritage sites in Africa, including Lalibela and Tigray in Ethiopia and the Wamala and Kasubi Tombs of the Kingdom of Buganda in Uganda, to learn about their significance, conservation, and care. In advance of the opening of The Met’s reenvisioned Michael C. Rockefeller Wing in 2025, hear about innovative initiatives that will foreground the richness and diversity of cultural landmarks along with the critical work to preserve these unique sites. This is the first in a series of programs about cultural heritage sites in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Presented in partnership with World Monuments Fund. Subscribe for new content from The Met: #TheMet #Art #TheMetropolitanMuseumofArt #Museum © 2023 The Metropolitan Museum of Art