Latest in Culture Highlight
Latest in Culture
Underground culture in Balcon Lounge
The unconventional cultural space hosts a variety of events
Modern Arabic design comes to London
An exhibition in London portrays the feel and art of modern Middle East
The First Nubian Radio Station
A youth group launched a specialized radio station to help spread Nubian culture
Prince Claus Fund Award goes to Ahmed Fouad Negm
Egyptian poet, Ahmed Fouad Negm is given the Principal Prince Claus Award for fighting for the people through art
Zambalita: bringing art to the masses
Online art magazine hopes to get the word out about local talents
Philanthropy during the curfew
By typing a page or two during the boring hours of the evening volunteers help ceate books for the seeing impaired
Cairo Opera House organises concert on the Red Sea
The concert is considered an effort to restore tourism and encourage foreigners to visit Egypt
New arrivals on the shelves
AUC Press presents two new books this month that are well worth a read
Ministry of Culture presents virtual museums
The ministry of culture tries to provide visitors with museum virtual tours, but the execution requires some more work
Light up your life
Try and relive the olden times by making your own candles at Darb1718’s candle-making workshop
Vanishing vendors
The street vendors of Cairo have been sometimes been caught in the violence that surrounded protests, have been attacked by rivals and have had their merchandise and small carts broken.
Cairo’s cultural dearth
After months of death and destruction Adel Heine is looking forward to the artistic expressions that will hopefully give a voice to the experiences of a nation in turmoil
Express yourself by using your body
Sabry Zekry will teach willing participants the art of mime
Co-working in Cairo
The idea for AlMaqarr was developed by four young people from different universities.
Former minister of culture investigated
The former minister Alaa Abdel Aziz is being investigated for having indecent conversations with students when he was a teacher at the high cinema institute.
King Farouk’s furniture misplaced
Recent changes at the guesthouse caused the furniture to go missing
Change of face in Luxor
Luxor’s main square has received a new name
Mashrou Leila delivers again in third album release
Indie Lebanese band tries to get out of its comfort zone only to end up where its fans like it best
Improve your writing skills
Diwan bookstore organises a creative writing course lead by experienced teacher Linda ClearyDiwan bookstore organises a creative writing course lead by experienced teacher Linda Cleary
Stand up and be funny
A new workshop aims at teaching people all about the art of performing on the comic side
Charity website to increase visibility of small causes
Online initiative allows those looking to donate to select specific cases
Egyptian street clowning
According to Outa Hamra, clowns can deliver more than laughter
Shehab Kasseb reaches third stage of Rolling Stone competition
Shehab Kasseb is one of the aspiring talents trying to make their way to singing fame in the Street to Stage competition
Stories of the Revolution in Jordan
Egyptian theatre group El Warsha prepare for a new round of performances at Hakaya theatre festival in Jordan
Churches of Upper Egypt
Egypt boasts a rich Coptic heritage, especially in Upper Egypt
Attack on Minya Theatre
Members of the Jesuits and Brothers Association recall the attack on their building, which included the destruction of a theatre
Life continues in Tahrir Square
Iconic square opens to traffic
Curfew crashers
“To the streets” they bray, while proudly sharing their triumphant testimonies of insubordination on social media.
Lockdown: Ultimate curfew viewing
While stuck at home here are some classic movies that deal with the same subject, albeit very different circumstances
UNESCO concerned for Egypt
UNESCO’s Irina Bokova issues a statement about the looting and destruction of significant cultural sites in Egypt