Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt at Fairfield University Art Museum

Bellarmine Hall Galleries

September 18 – December 12, 2026

This exhibition will explore the enduring fascination with ancient Egyptian art and culture (dubbed “Egyptomania” by 19th-century Europeans) through a selection of paintings, prints, photographs, and decorative art ranging from the early 19th century through the present day.