The Face of Tutankhamun

Looks at how the worlds of art, design, fashion, and film became obsessed with the look and style of ancient Egypt following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

Beyond its historical relevance, the excavation proves a pivotal cultural event of the twentieth century. “Tut Mania” grips the public and sparks an explosion of art and design based on the Egyptian style.

The King’s coffin is opened in 1968, and the race against time begins. For a people once obsessed with preserving life for the next world, the greatest mystery may be what will be done to save Egypt’s treasures for succeeding generations?