Exhibition Tour-Africa & Byzantium | Met Exhibitions

Join Dr. Andrea Myers Achi, Mary and Michael Jaharis Associate Curator of Byzantine Art in The Met’s Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters, for a virtual tour of Africa & Byzantium. Art history has long emphasized the glories of the Byzantine Empire (circa 330-1453), but less known are the profound artistic contributions of North Africa, Egypt, Nubia, Ethiopia, and other powerful African kingdoms whose pivotal interactions with Byzantium had a lasting impact on the Mediterranean world. Bringing together a range of masterworks-from mosaic, sculpture, pottery, and metalwork to luxury objects, paintings, and religious manuscripts-this exhibition recounts Africa’s central role in international networks of trade and cultural exchange. With artworks rarely or never before seen in public, Africa & Byzantium sheds new light on the staggering artistic achievements of medieval Africa. This long-overdue exhibition highlights how the continent contributed to the development of the premodern world and offers a more complete history of the vibrant multiethnic societies of north and east Africa that shaped the artistic, economic, and cultural life of Byzantium and beyond.
Learn more about the exhibition: www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions...
The exhibition is made possible by the Ford Foundation, The Giorgi Family Foundation, and Mary Jaharis.
Major support is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.
Additional support is provided by an Anonymous Foundation, the Michel David-Weill Fund, The International Council of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Visiting Committee for the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The exhibition is organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cleveland Museum of Art.
The catalogue is made possible by The Giorgi Family Foundation and the Mellon Foundation.
Additional support is provided by Nellie and Robert Gipson, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Wendy A. Stein and Bart Friedman, and the Doris Duke Fund for Publications.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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[@SkyeRangerNick]

Wonderful. Thank you so much for creating this online tour, especially the narrative. It is important work, in my view. Here I am in Kentucky, USA, viewing this art and history across space and time. And yes, thank you to all those who support this work financially and with guidance.

[@metmuseum]

Thank you for watching!

[@SkyeRangerNick]

Buscando a Juan

[@noelalexisshaw-nas-noz5142]

Pmfsl....Gtffoh With Such BS....These Jesuit Kunsts Did Nothing But Emphasise Rome 🦧 Typical Jews!

[@Tsukonin]

Anachronism, blackwashing, wokism. That's what this is all about. @@metmuseum

[@barrynembhard8498]

Hopefully you can add some historians who can shed light of the art of the and world empires like Babylon the Medes and Persians and Greece and Rome all heavily influenced each other has one kingdom rose and another fell but kept elements of the previous kingdom.

[@buddhabro.9130]

thank you so much for making your exhibitions accessible to people around the country and the world through videos like these ! 😊🙏

[@metmuseum]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrytzaneros8007]

Thanks, 'Met Max' and Andrea, for this timely exhibition.

[@chardymacdennis3605]

This is the best content on the internet. Thank you for taking the time to put this together so beautifully

[@metmuseum]

Thank you so much!

[@MatimoreAgain]

Can't wait to see this. Dr. Andrea, aside from being stunning, is super insightful and thorough. We can be so lucky!

[@sharonbrown6289]

Dr. Achi wow! So impressive. I was fortunate to visit the exhibit, but this overview is very informative!

[@holyjustice1]

My Ethiopia, the mystery land holds the key for answers to humankind

[@angelarose_sr]

I saw over thanksgiving and loved it! it was very moving and great to experience in person, but this video and Dr. Achi's book highlights so much more for me, I'm grateful to have the video and the book!

[@OkOk-tt2dg]

Hello, does the book show a lot more pieces than in this video? I'm thinking about buying the book.

[@suemick8709]

The condition of the artifacts is remarkable.

[@yanina.korolko]

The condition is not remarkable -- all have been professionally restored.

[@yuyutubee8435]

Beautiful pieces. It really makes you wonder what humanity lost during the atrocities of the Venetians and Franks in the 13th century and of the Turks in the 15th century.

[@nodruj8681]

Human sacrifice.. oh what a loss@@kzgntosbaga6255

[@miketacos9034]

I wish this exhibit was still open this summer, this would be a dream come true to see!

[@davidolien2828]

Thank you for producing this for those of us with a high degree of interest in the exhibition but are not able to travel to see it.

[@Tekirai]

Thank you!! For showcasing this!

[@28430]

This is wonderful.

[@rawbluecheese]

Thanks Met! The access you provide online is phenomenal and really appreciated. This exhibition is incredible and beautiful.

[@metmuseum]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@motherearth1979]

How beautiful 🤩Thank you for providing such a enriching experience. I felt like i was there ❤

[@ringoisacandyapple]

This was awesome! Loved this collection

[@kw3771]

Wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@jillm7061]

Thank you for sharing this!!

[@georgegianakopoulos5928]

Wonderful! Well done!! Thank You! .

[@katrussell6819]

A very special show. We would love to see it.

[@jairomagnoortizpoma5750]

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!

[@johnbower3002]

Wow, very beautiful! Definitely going to have to see it ❤👍

[@lefterismagkoutas4430]

Beautiful exhibition with an even better narration! Thank you for this amazing trip in a very interesting historical cultural connection!

[@joyfra3549]

Thank you for this exhibition.

[@NorthPoleSun]

Beautiful. I will be visiting this exhibit

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Beautiful exhibit. I went to see it yesterday. Gorgeous and highly recommended 👏👏👏👏

[@sallyweiner4180]

Thank you❤

[@bergershahar]

Sublime, thank you

[@aida087]

BEAUTIFUL presentation, thank you so much for sharing!! I first learned about The Met in my Art 100 class and, hoping to visit in the new year!! Happy Holidays and I'm a new subscriber btw!!❤❤❤🥰🙏

[@futuristica1710]

Amazing exhibition! ❤

[@cocoapuff134]

Finally catching up...these are NOT "new" findings, they are trying though...I'll give them that ! #growth

[@yanina.korolko]

thank you for your comment!

[@andreagray4613]

Bravo Dr Andrea Myers Achi. Loved it. Great work. Much appreciated 🙏

[@besmartgetfit]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Great insight and information.

[@blackhistorytoday]

Great presentation. 'Looking forward to seeing the exhibition in person.

[@metmuseum]

We can't wait to have you!

[@kendi1417]

Dr. Andrea Myers Achi 🤩😍

[@fniebres]

The vocal frying is epic. Nonetheless Dr. Achi is amazing.

[@aliidris6380]

Thank you for the efforts to enlighten the general public.

[@LaMarco0]

Incredible exhibition 🤎

[@cheri238]

Stolen art and artifacts have been in all cultures and wars. Theft had been recently found, at least in Indonesia by a man of wealth, and some are being returned. This man denied it, but he was caught and then died. His family amends. Thank you, Met. I have been inside the Met many times when I lived in NYC. 🙏❤️🌏🌿🕊🎵🎶🎵

[@Rnja4410]

Thank you for sharing, it was very informative. My daughter loves the arts and art history. We try to visit a museum on our trips. Just did the Brooklyn Museum

[@kcolin202]

This is my dream exhibition. Thank you!

[@tatvag47]

Thanks a lot for sharing 🌺🌺👏👏👏👏👏

[@bobcharlie2337]

WOH!!! I got to make a trip to see this.

[@MicaRayan]

Nice exhibition of Byzantium

[@Bigbudda12]

Thank you so very much.

[@hilariapdx]

Fantastic!

[@mehmetozden2365]

Byzantine Arts, especially mosaics were the one of the best art diversion at their time.

[@rayebutterfield1820]

Beautiful exhibition, thank you.

[@pecho333]

素晴らしい～！日本にも来てほしいです。現物を観たいです。

[@theodorafyn]

Thank u so so much for this!!

[@toppanda13]

So cool. This culture is new to me and truly fascinates me.🤜🏼🤜🏼🤜🏼

[@simplyputmusings2948]

Beautiful exhibit.

[@cuvvychase3626]

Thank you so much for this informative exhibition!! I previously had no idea of the relationship between Afrika and Byzantine culture. This was beyond inspiring. Thank you Andrea for the amazing tour and everyone who was involved in putting together such a beautiful exhibition. I’m practically in tears at the beauty of this🥲

[@faresstifanos3374]

Byzantium was allied with Aksumite Empire.

[@marcobelli6856]

This is Beautiful

[@selamawitbefekadu3138]

🙏❤️ Från Ethiopia ! Blessings.

[@rightweaponry908]

This is soo cool, i gotta make it to this.

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

amazing video. I enjoyed looking at the art and listening to the history.

[@user-vw6bk4pb4l]

History is political.

[@qijiy]

SO COOL!!!!

[@qijiy]

OH MY GOSH I NEED TO GET THERE RIGHT NOW!!!!!

[@rahelbekafa6912]

Thank you 🙏🏿 for sharing this great exhibition

[@benn1614]

Thank you ☺️

[@westwild75]

Beautiful narrative

[@ktt1977]

Now I have to take that trip to NY

[@megsullivan]

Beautiful and educational! I need to see this. :D

[@primeminister66]

Incredible

[@alsaulso1332]

i am so about this!!!!

[@artpatico]

Nice exhibition tour 🎉💯

[@phoenixr6811]

This is awesome and well over do👏🏾👏🏾thank you

[@conrad4852]

This was a wonderful video. My thanks!

[@janicescott-pair97]

Beautiful and enlightening. 😊

[@cmay8346]

Andrea, Thank You ❤ Uncle Wally

[@mochimochi3373]

Bring this to London!!!

[@stevenblackburn5241]

I would love too see more in person thankyou to all im grateful

[@gapjin-art]

좋은 예술작품 소개 감사드립니다. 유익했습니다 🎉

[@user-bu9vk1bl4p]

ኢትዮጵያ ❤❤❤

[@savvaschristodoulou9819]

This moved me to tears. Thanks.

[@qijiy]

OH MY GOSH THE ICONS!!!!!

[@yanina.korolko]

lol. What about those Icons? Nothing particularly extraordinary...

[@justinwilson5006]

WOW

[@alpineflauge909]

epic

[@wallacewarren]

In the Russian Icon book they are much darker. Carbon is king 👑.

[@celestepeoples5690]

Thanks!

[@evelynramos445]

❤

[@DududududuSALIBA]

Wish I could afford to see this.

[@rediettadesse2828]

My beloved country 💙i see Ethiopias paintings

[@vivianbelissima]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kincamell2]

Heavy.

[@qijiy]

1:13 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 WHATTTTTT SOOOOO COOLL

[@directorgonzalo]

How did they make a single tile?

[@joshmalone4246]

Yeah and how did you get them, and why is nubians yt?? Something not right in the water

[@kincamell]

Heavy

[@ahealingtree]

Are you familiar with Aswan Kwesis's work?

[@guynouri]

Excellent tx for bringing it out

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

I want to view this show. *books flight to NYC

[@Ambassel]

ኢትዮጵያ❤Ethiopia❤

[@kittykatz4001]

Is there a catalog that can be purchased?

[@metmuseum]

Yes! You can purchase the exhibition catalogue here: store.metmuseum.org/africa-and-byzantium-80057839

[@jonastefera8093]

ሀበሾች ካላችሁ... ... ... ... እስኪ እንያችሁ!!!

[@AIK96]

Truth is coming out.

[@srik88]

Perfect

[@michaelregis1015]

0:01 Do you see that one guy to the right in the middle in the painting that looks like DJ Khaled?