# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gallery Talk: Wrapped for Eternity: Ancient Egyptian “Mummies” - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join this unique conversation with Megan Paqua, curator of Hieroglyphs to Hype!About this EventAbout the Exhibition: This exhibition will explore the enduring fascination with ancient Egyptian art and culture (dubbed “Egyptomania” by 19th-century Europeans) through a selection of paintings, prints, photographs, and decorative art ranging from the early 19th century through the present day. These objects, from the humble to the refined, from the shamelessly commercial to the Afrofuturist, represent the range of artistic responses to – and misconceptions about – ancient Egyptian visual culture.Paradoxically, this enthusiasm for Egyptian symbols and motifs contributed to the erasure of the ancient Egyptian people themselves, as their beliefs and customs became exoticized in popular memory. The exhibition will examine how these objects reflect the phenomenon of “Egyptomania” over the last two centuries and will position their oversimplified or stereotypical narratives in conversation with current archaeological understandings of ancient Egyptian culture.The exhibition is curated by Megan Paqua (adjunct instructor of ancient Egyptian archaeology and art history and Fairfield University Art Museum Registrar).Please note: space is limited and registration is required.Sponsored by Michael T. Vigario, ‘08, M & T Bank, Wealthspire Trust, Aquarion Water Company, and the Delamar Southport.Jane Hammond, Spells + Incantations, 2007, lithograph and screenprint in colors with Chine-collé and gold leaf. Fairfield University Art Museum, Museum Purchase 2024, 2024.30.01. © Jane Hammond - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairfield/gallery-talk-wrapped-for-eternity-ancient-egyptian-mummies/100001989113735729 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Fairfield University, Bellarmine Hall Galleries, Museum Classroom - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fairfield - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Fairfield University, Bellarmine Hall Galleries, Museum Classroom - **lat**: 41.1538765 - **long**: -73.2555277 - **full address**: Fairfield University, Bellarmine Hall Galleries, Museum Classroom, 200 Barlow Road, Fairfield, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gallery Talk: Wrapped for Eternity: Ancient Egyptian “Mummies” - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bcad962ea42cdd3ccd1c0aa7ce609b592a9131fedd02c516929c78f305d547ba-rimg-w1200-h600-dc312b1f-gmir.jpg?v=1782868578 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gallery Talk: Wrapped for Eternity: Ancient Egyptian Mummies being held? - **A:** Gallery Talk: Wrapped for Eternity: Ancient Egyptian Mummies takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fairfield University, Bellarmine Hall Galleries, Museum Classroom, 200 Barlow Road, Fairfield, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Gallery Talk: Wrapped for Eternity: Ancient Egyptian Mummies ? - **A:** Gallery Talk: Wrapped for Eternity: Ancient Egyptian Mummies is organized by Fairfield University Art Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gallery Talk: Wrapped for Eternity: Ancient Egyptian Mummies is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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