The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt
On November 9th, an evening celebrating immortality and the opening of the major exhibition, Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt, was held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Shirley Bush Helzberg and Barnett Helzberg and Ann and Kenneth Baum served as the co-chairmen, and Linda Woodsmall-DeBruce and Paul DeBruce were the honorary chairmen.
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Craig Sole and Wayne Long |
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Amy Embry, Jennifer Murphy, Kerry Adam, and Kim Klein |
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ulián Zugazagoitia, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Brian Ferriso, Portland Museum of Art; and Rick Green |
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Topper and Linda Johntz with Marilyn and Dr. Ron Wollard |
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Lauren Ippolito and Kathryn Keane, National Geographic Museum |
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Dr. Willie and Sandra Lawrence |
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Lynne Buckley and Celine Levac, Pointe à Callière |
Also featured in the December 14, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo credits: Chris Crum, Mark McDonald, and Dana Anderson
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