Brazilian Exhibit On Ancient Egypt Expects 15,000 Visitors

São Paulo – A free-admission exhibit in Shopping Pátio Paulista in São Paulo gives residents and visitors the chance to see up close 140 pieces on the history of Egypt. The“Ancient Egypt” exhibit displays replicas and originals presenting the curiosities, mysteries and the way of life of the Egyptian society of those times. The exhibition can be visited until August 28.

Mummy is one of the most appreciated pieces

“We're glad to host different exhibits showing the history of peoples. Who haven't experienced this type of exhibition yet, book your visit now. We always want to surprise students, teachers and customers who have always had a fascination for the arcane world of the Egyptian civilization,” said Gabriel Lima, Marketing manager of Shopping Pátio Paulista.

The highlights of the show include three replicas of the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun (in the opening photo), mummies and the iconic Nefertiti Bust. The exhibit has been divided into six wings: Pharaohs, Gods, Ptolemaic Kingdom, Mortuary, Tutankhamun, and Daily Life.

In the show: Statuettes of gods

In the Ptolemaic Kingdom wing, visitors can get to know a little about the history of the Greek rule and see the bust of Cleopatra VII. In the Mortuary wing, they can learn about the culture of the ancient Egyptians and their relationship with death. The Pharaoh wing features three gods: Anubis, Serket and Menkheret.

According to information from the press office of the shopping center, 5,400 visitors were welcomed until August 7, and by the end of the event 15,000 visitors are expected by the organizers.

At an average of 450 visits a day, 11% of the public came to shopping center for the first time to see the exhibit. Over 99% would recommend it to family and friends. Most of those who visited the space found the topic very interested and chose the mummies are their favorite pieces. The Pharaoh and Tutankhamun wings were selected as the most appreciated areas.

To visit the show you have to download the app of the shopping pátio paulista on Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iOS), sign in and access“Exposição Egito Antigo” in the“Eventos” tab. Then you can book your visit on the day you want. The show is open from Monday to Saturday from 12pm through 9pm, and on Sundays and holidays from 2pm to 8pm.

History of the collector

The pieces of the exhibit on ancient Egypt were curated by Brazilian collector maisur musa (53). He owns some 300 ancient pieces from ancient Egypt, the Holy Land, and the Roman Empire.

Born and raised for most of his childhood in the town of Bom Jesus, Rio Grande do Sul, the collector says he didn't have many opportunities to visit museums. So he didn't know much about the history of ancient civilizations. Everything changed after he got Palestinian coins from 1924. Musa had only five years when he received the gift from his grandfather.

Maisur Musa: Interest in ancient objects started early

“For me the greatest significance of having these pieces is the magic they do for children. My collections change lives, but the audiences they attract the most are the children. I see that my exhibitions make them evolve culturally and want to seek knowledge, as it happened to me when I got the coins from my grandfather,” recounted the Brazilian.

After that, the life of the Brazilian-born son of a Palestinian father changed completely. From his early teenage years to his adulthood, he visited antique shops. His move to Palestine at 13 with his family and his later visit to Egypt at 17 raised his interest for other civilizations. A good part of the collection was made up of purchases in antique shops in cities like Jerusalem, London, Paris, and New York.

As time passed, the collector started promoting his collections, and he eventually caught the attention of exhibition organizers. Since 1995, when he participated in his first exhibit in Florianópolis, he never stopped, and he has been in over 90 shows in Brazil. Although he has received many invitations from outside the country, Musa gives preference to Brazilians.

“I like to exhibit in Brazil because we have a shortcoming in culture. I've participated in exhibits in nearly every state of the country, except maybe for one or two,” he said.

Quick facts:

Exhibit Egito Antigo
July 27 to August 28, 2023
Shopping Pátio Paulista
Rua Treze de Maio, 1947 – São Paulo, Brazil
Free admission (you)
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Report by Rebecca Vettore, especially for ANBA

Translation by Guilherme Miranda

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