Abstract
The initiative began with a specialized workshop organized by the Grand Egyptian Museum in collaboration with local organizations supporting neurodiversity. We review the workshop aimed to engage autistic individuals with a passion for art, providing them a platform to explore their creativity through the lens of Ancient Egyptian design. Led by historians and art educators, the session immersed participants in the world of Ancient Egypt. Through vivid storytelling, they learned about the iconic furniture of pharaohs—chairs with lotus motifs, gilded wood, and hieroglyphic carvings that symbolized power and divinity. Visual aids, tactile models, and interactive discussions brought the past to life, catering to the sensory and cognitive preferences of the participants. For many of these artists, the structured yet imaginative environment was a perfect catalyst. Autistic individuals often exhibit extraordinary attention to detail and unique perspectives, qualities that shone through as they sketched their interpretations of Egyptian-inspired chairs. The workshop emphasized empowerment, encouraging participants to translate their ideas into intricate drawings without judgment, which gave them chance to express about their parallel minds with visual skills to be inspired and design special furniture designs after vivid story telling and workshops.
Presenters
Fatma SolimanGeneral Director, Tut Training Center, Grand Egyptian Museum, Al Jizah, Egypt
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2026 Special Focus—The Future of Museum Narratives
KEYWORDS
Art, Healing, Accessibility, Museum's, Narratives, Integration, Visitors, Grand Egyptian Museum
