Africa’s Cultural Landmarks: Screening and Discussion
A screening of select films from Africa’s Cultural Landmarks, a new documentary series produced by The Metropolitan Museum of Art with World Monuments Fund (WMF). Africa’s Cultural Landmarks highlights Africa’s diverse architectural vernaculars and preservation efforts against a backdrop of challenges. These films foreground local perspectives and stewardship, bridging ancestral legacies with contemporary narratives.
| Dates | Sat 18 Oct 2025 |
| Times | 4–5.30pm |
| Space | Screening Room |
| Price | Free with purchase of a Fair ticket |
The post-screening Q&A will feature director Sosena Solomon; WMF Senior Regional Director of Africa Stephen Battle; Alisa LaGamma, The Met’s Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Curator in Charge; and journalist, documentary filmmaker, and podcast producer Bola Mosuro.
This series was funded by The Metropolitan Museum’s Michael C. Rockefeller Wing Capital Project. Support for WMF’s contribution was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kimmelman.
Moderator: Bola Mosuro, Journalist, documentary filmmaker, and podcast producer
Panelists: Sosena Solomon, Film Director; Stephen Battle, WMF Senior Regional Director of Africa; Alisa LaGamma, The Met’s Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer, Curator in Charge.
You must purchase a Fair ticket for the same day as your talk. This talk takes place in The Screening Room and will commence promptly at the scheduled time, so please arrive five minutes before the start to avoid disappointment.
Header image: Northern Highlands church carved into sandstone cliffs, Ethiopia. 2025. Photo credit: Christophe Boisvieux