Exploring Ethiopian Culture Through Medieval Icons, Haile Selassie’s Cloak, and Scratch-and-Sniff Cards
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The Walters Museum of Art in Baltimore is hosting a major US exhibition titled “Ethiopia at the Crossroads,” showcasing 1,750 years of art from the Horn of Africa. The exhibition features over 200 objects, including ancient stone sculptures, icons, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, and works by contemporary Ethiopian artists. The exhibit aims to highlight Ethiopia’s rich cultural connections and diverse religious influences.
The museum first showcased Ethiopian art in the 1993 exhibition “African Zion,” which was a success and led to the acquisition of more Ethiopian works. The current exhibition, “Ethiopia at the Crossroads,” has been carefully curated with input from the local Ethiopian diaspora. The museum has taken precautions to ensure the legitimacy and provenance of the displayed objects.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is a rare royal cloak belonging to Haile Selassie, the last Ethiopian emperor. The cloak, donated to the museum in 2003, is expected to draw a significant audience. Overall, the exhibition aims to provide a comprehensive view of Ethiopian art and culture.
For more information, visit the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore from December 3, 2024, to March 3, 2024. Subsequent showings will be held at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem and the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio.
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Naz Baydar graduated from Middle East Technical University with a degree in Product Design. She furthered her education by completing a master’s degree in Art Direction at Elisava in Barcelona. Her work blends art direction, multimedia narratives, and design to craft innovative and transformative experiences. Naz is passionate about creating visual stories that evoke strong emotions and deliver meaningful impact. In addition to her work, she has a deep interest in philosophy and literature, which continuously inspire and enrich her creative process.