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In conversation with Wael Shawky, Federico Campagna and Romy Wyche

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November 2, 2025
In conversation with Wael Shawky, Federico Campagna and Romy Wyche

To mark the closing of the exhibition I Am the Hymns of the New Temples, LUMA Arles welcomed artist Wael Shawky, in discussion with Romy Wyche (Director of the Musée départemental Arles Antique), and Federico Campagna (author of Otherworlds: Mediterranean Lessons on Escaping History).

The discussion intersected Shawky’s cinematic approach to myths, Campagna’s theories on alternative worldviews, and Wyche’s archaeological insights into antiquity. Together, they examined the depiction of historical and mythological narratives, weaving together Mediterranean heritage and contemporary storytelling.

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In order of appearance: Romy Wyche, Federico Campagna, Wael Shawky, and Martin Guinard.
Photo: © Adrian Deweerdt

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Wael Shawky, Federico Campagna, and Romy Wyche offer a unique perspective on the Mediterranean, exploring its historical legacies, collective imaginaries, and contemporary interpretations.

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Wael Shawky

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Federico Campagna

Philosopher

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Romy Wyche

Art Historian

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From 2 November 2025 to 2 November 2025
In conversation with Wael Shawky, Federico Campagna and Romy Wyche
Conference
To mark the closing of the exhibition I Am the Hymns of the New Temples, LUMA Arles welcomes artist Wael Shawky, in discussion with Romy Wyche (Director of the Musée départemental Arles Antique), and Federico Campagna (author of Otherworlds: Mediterranean Lessons on Escaping History).
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From 5 July 2025 to 2 November 2025
I Am Hymns of the New Temples
Video installation Visual art
Wael Shawky is a leading Egyptian contemporary artist who explores the multiple facets of historical and mythological narratives through diverse media including drawing, painting, performance, music and film.

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