An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the enduring affinity between Black artists and ancient Egyptian culture, myth, and spirituality. Titled 'Flight Into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876 -- Now,' the exhibition features nearly 200 artworks spanning a century and a half. It examines the colonial roots of modern Egyptology, the influence of ancient Egypt on the Harlem Renaissance and Black Power movements, and the use of Egyptian iconography in contemporary art. The exhibition raises questions about the malleability of the classical tradition and the ability to play with history.