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