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Israel
The Israel Museum profile Photos
This museum's collection includes artifacts from Israel and the Ancient Near East and Egypt, ritual and secular items of Jewish culture, as well as collections of European, Israeli, East Asian, African, and modern art.
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Reuben and Edith Hecht Museum profile Photos
Explore artifacts from the Chalcolithic Period and ending with the Mishnaic and the Talmudic Era (Roman and Byzantine Periods) at this museum at Haifa university. You can also view the hull of a 2400-year-old ship, the anchor, and part of the cargo. The museum's art collection includes examples of French art from 1830-1930 and Jewish art from the 19-20th century.
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Jordan
Darat al Funun profile Photos
This museum exhibits Arab art and includes profiles with examples of work of over 70 Arab artists.
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Kenya
National Museums of Kenya profile Photos
The Nairobi Gallery section of this site contains a contemporary art section with profiles of East African artists in the Museum Studio and Arts Centre. You will also find links to other Kenyan museums.
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Kuwait
The Tareq Rajab Museum profile Photos
This Kuwait museum exhibits Islamic art. The site features examples of pottery, lacquer work, glass work, metal work, costumes, jewelry, and musical instruments.
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South Africa
South African National Gallery profile Photos
You'll find a number of online exhibits from the museum including: Contemporary South African Photography and Contemporary South African Art 1985 - 1995.
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum profile Photos
You can view some examples of the South African art, British art, international printmaking and Oriental art in the museum's collection.
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