How three contemporary Sudanese artists engage with the ancient cultural legacy of Nubia

Azza El Siddique, Salah Elmur, and Dina Nur Satti on Nubian Heritage · 11:56 · Video: The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures · Watch at the source

In short: Artists Azza El Siddique, Salah Elmur, and Dina Nur Satti discuss their creative practices. They explore how their modern work draws inspiration from and connects to the historical cultural heritage of Sudan and the ancient region of Nubia.

This discussion features three artists who contributed to the exhibition titled The Bestiary of Ancient Nubia, hosted by the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) Museum. The participants reflect on their individual artistic processes and the thematic links between their contemporary creations and the deep history of their shared heritage.

By examining the intersection of modern artistic expression and ancient artifacts, the artists provide insight into how historical narratives continue to influence and shape contemporary identity and creative output today.

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