The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa examines the intricate cultural interactions between ancient Egypt and Nubia from prehistory through the Post-Meroitic era. The exhibition features 70 works including pottery, bronze sculptures, and artifacts that illustrate the deep connections between these two regions. Curated by Anastasia Dakouri-Hild and a team of students from the University of Virginia, this installation highlights the African perspective on the shared histories of these ancient cultures. Opening on August 30, 2025, it runs through June 14, 2026, at The Fralin Museum of Art.
Cast and Creative Team for The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa at The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
Creative Team
Finnegan Shannon
Artist
Molly Joyce
Curator
Ariel Ankrah
Assistant Curator
Frantz Zéphirin
Artist.
Jeff Kasper
Artist
Christine Sun Kim
Artist
Park McArthur
Artist
Andy Slater
Artist
Rigaud Benoit
Artist
Wilson Bigaud
Artist
Myrlande Constant
Artist
Hector Hyppolite
Artist
Laurent Dubois
Collaborating Curator
Jerron Herman
Artist
JJJJJerome Ellis
Artist
Pélagie Gbaguidi
Artist
Kristen Nassif
Curator
Anastasia Dakouri-Hild
Curator
Molly Joyce
Artist
Karen E. Milbourne
Curator
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