Earlier this month, we welcomed a group of Sudanese and Egyptian archaeologists at the Getty Villa as part of Nilotic Cultures, a Connecting Art Histories project organized by the UCLA Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. Their activities included a tour of the Villa grounds, galleries, and the Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt exhibit. Our Connecting Art Histories grant initiative aims to globally strengthen art history by fostering intellectual exchange among scholars and emphasizing the importance of bringing people together to enhance the vitality of the discipline. Initially focused on the Mediterranean Basin and Latin America, it has expanded to include the Global South and East Central Europe, targeting regions where economic or political challenges have hindered collaboration. Core activities have included training younger scholars and building their networks through seminars, workshops, and courses. These grants usually take place in other parts of the world, so we were especially delighted to have the chance to meet this group in person. Caption for all photos: Sudanese and Egyptian archaeologists visit the Getty Villa as part of Nilotic Cultures, a Connecting Art Histories project funded by the Foundation through a grant to UCLA.
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