Where to see modern ancient art in Austin

This is the final month to see "Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt," an impressive exhibit at the Harry Ransom Center.

Why it matters: Told through rare papyrus manuscripts, the show traces daily life in Greco-Roman Egypt.

• Objects include a rare early fragment of the New Testament, a left-behind sandal and a medical recipe guide.

What felt modern: Mummy masks painted in a naturalistic style — a glimpse of everyday people in ancient Egypt.

📍 If you go: The Ransom Center, at West 21st and Guadalupe streets, is open Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is free.