Susan Hefuna's Traces of Egypt at Grand Egyptian Museum - in pictures

Susan Hefuna's Traces of Egypt at the Grand Egyptian Museum runs until June 15. All photos: Grand Egyptian Museum
Susan Hefuna's Traces of Egypt at the Grand Egyptian Museum runs until June 15. All photos: Grand Egyptian Museum
Egyptian-German artist Susan Hefuna grew up in Egypt, Austria and Germany
Egyptian-German artist Susan Hefuna grew up in Egypt, Austria and Germany
The exhibition opened with a panel discussion with South African architect Sumayya Vally, former British Museum art curator Venetia Porter and Hefuna
The exhibition opened with a panel discussion with South African architect Sumayya Vally, former British Museum art curator Venetia Porter and Hefuna
Hefuna's Traces of Egypt costumes are on display with the statue of Ramses II in the background
Hefuna's Traces of Egypt costumes are on display with the statue of Ramses II in the background
The exhibition is a site-specific display commissioned by the museum
The exhibition is a site-specific display commissioned by the museum
Hefuna designed the shapes, designs and patterns of the 28 costumes
Hefuna designed the shapes, designs and patterns of the 28 costumes
Limited areas of the GEM are open to visitors by booking guided tours online
Limited areas of the GEM are open to visitors by booking guided tours online
The official opening of the GEM has not yet been announced
The official opening of the GEM has not yet been announced
The GEM covers 500,000 square metres and will house 50,000 artefacts
The GEM covers 500,000 square metres and will house 50,000 artefacts