Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, recently participated in the second session of the Connecting Art Histories program at Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, held from September 15–19, 2025.
The program, organized by the University of California, Los Angeles’ Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (UCLA NELC) and the Getty Foundation in collaboration with Museo Egizio, brought together international scholars, curators, and heritage professionals to examine the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt and Sudan, shared artistic traditions, and contemporary challenges in cultural heritage management, restitution, and accessibility.
During the week-long session, participants engaged in lectures, case studies, and roundtable discussions, alongside hands-on experiences at Museo Egizio. Highlights included guided tours of key collections, meetings with museum leadership, and conservation sessions, offering participants a comprehensive view of curatorial and institutional practices at one of the world’s most significant collections of Egyptian antiquities.
The seminar emphasized collaborative approaches to shared cultural heritage and explored ways to translate scholarly research into actionable outcomes for both academic and public audiences. Discussions highlighted the Nile Valley’s cultural agency, the responsibilities of museums in addressing colonial histories, and best practices in heritage preservation, restitution, and accessibility.
Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, recently participated in the second session of the Connecting Art Histories program at Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, held from September 15–19, 2025.
Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, recently participated in the second session of the Connecting Art Histories program at Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, held from September 15–19, 2025.
The program, organized by the University of California, Los Angeles’ Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (UCLA NELC) and the Getty Foundation in collaboration with Museo Egizio, brought together international scholars, curators, and heritage professionals to examine the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt and Sudan, shared artistic traditions, and contemporary challenges in cultural heritage management, restitution, and accessibility.
During the week-long session, participants engaged in lectures, case studies, and roundtable discussions, alongside hands-on experiences at Museo Egizio. Highlights included guided tours of key collections, meetings with museum leadership, and conservation sessions, offering participants a comprehensive view of curatorial and institutional practices at one of the world’s most significant collections of Egyptian antiquities.
The seminar emphasized collaborative approaches to shared cultural heritage and explored ways to translate scholarly research into actionable outcomes for both academic and public audiences. Discussions highlighted the Nile Valley’s cultural agency, the responsibilities of museums in addressing colonial histories, and best practices in heritage preservation, restitution, and accessibility.
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