Monday, March 30, 2026 · No. 88

LACMA to Present Youssef Nabil’s 'I Saved My Belly Dancer' Following 2025 Acquisition

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Sunday, March 29, 2026
Exhibition LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host the first public presentation of Youssef Nabil’s 2015 film, 'I Saved My Belly Dancer', since its acquisition by the museum in 2025. The exhibition commemorates the 10th anniversary of the work, which explores themes of Egyptian cinema and cultural memory. Curated by Linda Komaroff, the presentation is organized by the museum's Art of the Middle East department.

  • Artists: Youssef Nabil
  • People: Linda Komaroff
  • Museums: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA
  • Locations: Los Angeles

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