The King Tut Collective
2022 marks 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Egypt has inspired so many generations in so many ways - with the centenary of the re-discovery of King Tutankhamun's Tomb, the King Tut Collective have come together to explore this pivotal moment and how it continues to resonate today.
TORCH is delighted to be working with this exciting collective of artists of Egyptian origin or artists working on Egyptian themes that are based in the UK and abroad. This exhibition brings a vital element to the TORCH Egypt Season, sharing an intimate look into the lives and experiences of these artists both within modern Egypt and across the diaspora. Significantly, the majority of the work is by artists of Egyptian origin, platforming these voices that have historically been overshadowed by a Western perspective.
A number of artists explore the tension between the very ancient, mythic histories of the pharaohs and how this sits in the modern day. Equally, there is a desire to delve into and celebrate the traditions that tie us to our families and a sense of place, regardless of where we are living. Themes range from the concept of mourning in Egyptian culture through to artistic responses by UK based school children.
The King Tut Collective - Ahmed Fawaz, Aïda Eltorie, Asmaa El-Nawawy, Farah Barakat, Fouad Hammoud, Rania Hedia El Agami Raine, Seherisujai, Tasneem El-Meshad and the Bassett House School.
The King Tut Collective Exhibition
The exhibition will be on display in Oxford from 3 December at St John's College, and move onto the Egyptian Cultural Education Bureau in London. The Collective’s work will also be available to view in Fusion Arts windows at Friar’s Entry.
SEASON SPONSORS:
TORCH Oxford, St John's College, Being Human Festival, Ultimate Picture Palace, Bodleian Libraries and The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau
Image credit: Fouad Hammoud, 'Land of the Pharaoh' 2022.
