King Tut is coming to Atlanta
An exhibit featuring King Tut is coming to Atlanta, according to an announcement made this morning during a press conference Mayor Shirley Franklin. The exhibit features 130 treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and other treasures. Although there have been previous King Tut exhibits in the United States, this exhibit features items not seen before in earlier exhibits.
The exhibit will premiere at the Atlanta Civic Center, and will be presented by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University from November 15, 2008 to May 22, 2009. The National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions. The exhibit is entitled Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs.
From L to R: James B. Miller, Jr, Chairman, Fidelity Bank and Michael C. Carlos Museum Board Member. Bonnie Speed, Director, Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University . Mrs. Michael C. Carlos, Michael C. Carlos Museum Board Member. Kathryn Keane, Director of Traveling Exhibitions Development, National Geographic. John Norman, President, Arts and Exhibitions International (AEI). Mark Lach, Senior Vice President, AEI & Creative Director of Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. Peter Lacovara, Senior Curator, Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University . Earl Lewis, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of Emory University . Bob Meier, President and CEO, Northern Trust – Georgia . Charlie Akerman – Chairman, Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University
Photo by Bryan Meltz, used with permission.
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I saw (and wrote about) the Tut exhibit which came to Philly last year.
LINK: http://www.thedctraveler.com/king-tut-visits-philadelphia/
It’s a “don”t miss” exhibit. The last time it came through the U.S. was about 30 years ago.
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