Video: Climate and Conservation
Have you ever wondered how ancient Egyptian objects made of wood, fabric, and papyrus have lasted over 3,000 years? In this short video, Objects Conservator Ingrid Seyb explains how climate can affect the preservation of organic materials. Read More
New Orleans Museum of Art Mounts Major Exhibition Examining the Impact of Black American Studio Photographers on the History of the Medium and Black American Culture
NOMA announces Called to the Camera: Black American Studio Photographers, a major exhibition focusing on the artistic virtuosity, social significance, and political impact of Black American photographers working in commercial portrait studios during photography’s first century and beyond. Read More
Free Tote Bag with Purchase
Through June 30, 2022, all in-person purchases at the NOMA Museum Shop of $100 or greater receive a complimentary Queen Nefertari’s Egypt tote bag. Read More
Video: Egyptian Blue
Until the development of Egyptian blue—the first known synthetic pigment—ancient artisans would have used lapis lazuli from modern-day Afghanistan to produce blue pigment. Objects Conservator Ingrid Seyb gives a quick history of Egyptian blue and looks at a piece of this historic pigment that is on view in Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. Read More
Video: Sandals from the Tomb of Queen Nefertari
In ancient Egypt, tombs were filled with everything one would need in the afterlife, from food to footwear. In this short video, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Lisa Rotondo-McCord takes a close look at a pair of 3,000-year-old sandals found in the tomb of Queen Nefertari. Read More
Video: Ancient Egyptian Tupperware
In ancient Egypt, food containers filled with offerings would be buried in tombs to provide nourishment for the deceased in the afterlife. In this short video, Objects Curator Ingrid Seyb talks about the distinct smell that came from one storage box on view in Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. Read More
