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Sara Sallam: You Died Again on Screen – Laing Art Gallery

February 2, 10:00 am - April 29, 4:30 pm

Free
Black background with white text saying You Died Again on Screen. Three small white skeletons dance above the text.

Sara Sallam is a contemporary Egyptian artist based in the Netherlands. Through her work, she aims to retell Egypt’s history, reclaim her ancient Egyptian heritage, and challenge colonial attitudes embedded in tourism, archaeology and other practices.

‘You Died Again on Screen’ is a film exploring the modern myths of the ‘mummy’. These are Sallam’s ancient ancestors, yet the media has transformed them into something grotesque and evil.

The film challenges these portrayals and demonstrates how her ancestors have been continuously dehumanised through their depictions on screen.

Details

Start:
February 2, 10:00 am
End:
April 29, 4:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://laingartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/sara-sallam-you-died-again-on-screen

Venue

Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AG United Kingdom
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Phone:
(0191) 278 1611
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