For the Body, for the Soul: African Textiles and Costumes from the Natalie Hahn Collection

23 Jul 2013    

Exhibition at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery
2nd Floor Human Sciences Building , 35 and Holdrege Streets, East Campus
July 15 – September 20, 2013
 
College of Education and Human Sciences alumna Natalie Hahn worked with the United Nations for 40 years, mainly in Africa. During that time Hahn amassed a substantial collection of African art and craft objects, including textiles and costumes from different regions of the continent. This exhibition features selections from her collection that represent her lifelong passion for Africa and its diverse histories, peoples and cultures. Hahn’s commitment to international understanding and education is reflected in her founding of the Malaika Foundation to support the growth of international awareness and knowledge among Nebraska’s youth.