Friends of the Egypt Centre AGM (6.30pm) followed by the following lecture (7.00pm)
Title: Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology
Speaker: Tom Hardwick
Abstract:
Histories and displays of Pharaonic Egyptian objects still tend to focus on their discovery in Egypt, generally by ‘explorers’ or ‘archaeologists’, and elide their unearthing with their safe arrival in a museum, usually outside Egypt. Once in a museum, they are almost invariably called ‘priceless’, in spite of the fact that money – spent on purchasing, packing, shipping, publishing, and displaying the objects – has been an essential part of every aspect of their journey.
The market for ancient Egyptian objects was – and still remains – a rich ecosystem which merits serious attention. It encompasses individuals, rich and poor, businesses, large and small, and even governments. This lecture will explore the way the market for Egyptian antiquities has developed and demonstrate the changing roles it has played in creating a taste for ancient Egypt.
Speaker:
Tom Hardwick is an Egyptologist and curator who has worked with collections in the United Kingdom, Egypt, and United States. His research focuses on ancient Egyptian material culture, particularly sculpture, and the history of collecting and dealing in Egyptian art in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Tickets:
This event will take place both in-person and on zoom.
Online tickets for this event cost £3, with proceeds going to support the Egypt Centre. Upon booking, you will receive an automated email from Eventbrite with a link to the Zoom event. If you have not received this within 24 hours of booking, please contact Ken at k.griffin@swansea.ac.uk
In-person tickets for this event cost £3 and can be purchased at the door. The lecture will take place in the Taliesin Mall Room (Swansea University).
If you are a member of the Friends of the Egypt Centre, you will automatically be sent the Zoom link to attend.
