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

Overview:

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.

Speakers:

• Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director and CEO, The Met

• Alisa LaGamma, Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Curator in Charge, Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, The Met

• 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

• Bénédicte de Montlaur, President and CEO, World Monuments Fund (Moderator)

Hosted by The MET in partnership with World Monuments Fund.