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Bauhaus at 100: Cultural heritage up close
As the Bauhaus celebrates its centennial, DW visits its place of origin. And learns that the world-famous school of architecture has more to offer than white facades and right-angled corners.For one night, I get to sleep at the Bauhaus. Not the huge DIY hardware store of the same name, which can be found in every …
Just how is too much? Provocative moments in culture in 2018
In times of political turmoil, the cultural scene also aims to take a stand. The year 2018 made it clear how necessary controversial debate is and how unclear some red lines are.Art and culture deal with social developments. They refer to the past and stretch into the future. They can tear open reality, deconstruct it …
Last book of Saad Zaghloul’s diaries sees light
Life of Egyptian revolutionary still holds secrets no one knows of
Ministry of Culture justifies moving 50th Cairo International Book Fair to Fifth Settlement to answer public wave of anger
Fair attracted 4.5 million visitors last year, with 650,000 people going during first 2 days
Do not wait for achievements, focus on content: Refky
Artist’s passion for Islamic arts, architecture clearly reflected in her paintings
German museums 'willing to return' looted colonial objects
France plans to return colonial-era objects to Africa. Other former colonial nations also pondering how to deal with colonial collections. Restitution should not be the focus, a German museum director warns.DW: Do you have a guilty conscience when you think about African culture? Wiebke Ahrndt: Sure. But it is more of a feeling of responsibility. …
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to purchase rare documents in Hassan Kamy’s library
Books to be moved to Alexandria once family proves their ownership of them
August Sander: Chronicler of everyday life
Entertainers, families, and entrepreneurs modeled for photographer August Sander. His portraits of German society marked a turning point in the history of photography, and can now be seen at an exhibition in Cologne.A tender smile, a curious glance into the camera; It seems as if the young mother has settled with her son on the …
As coal ends in the Ruhr, a cultural renaissance hits full steam
With Germany’s last black coal mine closing today near Bottrop in the Ruhr industrial belt, the former mining region promises to transform into a cultural powerhouse.When the Prosper-Haniel mine closes on Friday, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be on hand to strike the death knell of a hard coal mining industry that was once the …
Matrouh named Egypt’s 2019 culture capital
The conference organised by the General Authority for Culture Palaces, will last until 21 December.
Nitro-glycerine: novel revealing terrorist side of national political activism
Novelist dug down to origin of terrorists killing others under fake claim of heroism
Belongings of Hassan Kamy’s Library to be sold, donated
Library contains some original copies of rare publications which do not exist elsewhere
Spacetoon Group brings back Baby Shark to Middle East
After causing a huge phenomenon with millions of children followers worldwide, Spacetoon Group, the Leading Company in the field of edutainment in the MENA, has recently announced its partnership with Pinkfong, the children’s educational brand of SmartStudy, a South Korean educational entertainment company, to bring Baby Shark to the Middle East. Baby Shark is currently …
Pomegranate: one of Egyptians favourite winter fruits
As the winter season starts, seasonal fruits fill the local markets, with people eagerly waiting for them. Pomegranate comes at the top of these fruits. The rounded-shape fruit is considered one of the Egyptians’ favourites, especially due to its short period of availability in the market. The six-metre tree is mostly planted in Upper …
Posh Bloom’s Christmas Bazar brings out holiday spirit with charity twist
Event organised by former Miss Egypt Yara Naoum to be one of biggest bazars in Cairo
Tomb of Fifth Dynasty priest unearthed in Saqqara
Burial chamber was well-preserved, decorated, coloured, while walls depict priest with his family
Archaeology magazine lists Egypt’s unearthed mummification workshop among top 10 discoveries in 2018
Saite-Persian era workshop revealed details of mummification process
Berlin's Museum Island welcomes new stately entrance
As of 2019, visitors to Berlin’s Museum Island complex will gain access to its different museums via a new building, the James Simon Gallery designed by star architect David Chipperfield.Museum Island is a unique UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of museums that draw more than two million visitors from all over the world every year. The …
German band Kraftwerk gets boost on 'sampling' copyright case
After a decades-long dispute, an EU advocate general has said that sampling is only permissible when the author approves. The legal dispute spanning more than 20 years could soon come to end and set a precedent.In 1997, German rapper and hip-hop music producer Moses Pelham copied a two-second sequence from the pioneering electronic band Kraftwerk's …
Egypt, Saudi Arabia strengthen cultural ties through handicraft agreement
Prince Salman emphasised Egypt’s important role in culturally interacting with Arab states
Two cemeteries renovated in Saqqara
Renovation included strengthening cemeteries’ collapsing walls, preserving their colour
How the European Film Awards could boost their image
Films from Scandinavia, the Iberian Peninsula or the Baltic nations: The European Film Awards reflect the continent’s linguistic and cultural diversity. But there are still deficits in marketing for the European “Oscar.”Europe can probably only blame itself. Why do the European Film Awards, to be awarded this Saturday, December 15 in Seville, Spain, remain in …
Sherine Abdel Wahab,Saber Rebai to shine at News Year’s evening concert
New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated, long-awaited nights for people to celebrate and welcome the new year with their beloved ones. This year, one of Cairo’s largest parties is to take place over the magical scenic Nile for the audience to sway with the rhythms and swing to the magical voices of …
Egyptian Museum to showcase rare coins collection
Coins are all silver or gold as they are only metals that do not rust: Abdel Razek
'Yellow vest' movement: How artists see it
French intellectuals agree on the fact that the “yellow vest” protest movement is a symptom of society’s fractures, but interpretations are divided: Is it utopian direct democracy or a dangerous populist drift?While most of the French population condemns violent acts associated with the "yellow vest" ("gilets jaunes") movement, named after the security jackets all car …
Chanel visits Temple of Dendur
Brand’s ambassadors filled front row, singer Pharrell Williams embodied King Tut
Taj Mahal ticket price rises fivefold for Indians
The entrance fee hike is the latest attempt to reduce footfall at the world famous site. The sheer number of visitors risks causing irreversible damage, experts say.Authorities in India on Monday raised the price of a ticket to the Taj Mahal for local visitors fivefold. An all-inclusive ticket for Indian citizens has gone from 50 …
I don’t just stand for women, but for human rights above all: Souad Massi
Algerian France-based singer launches upcoming album in August, including Egyptian song
Antiquated Egypt: cultural festival reviving extinct heritage
Event kicked off Wednesday, lasting until 8 December at Al-Fustat
Egypt’s Cultural Week begins in Morocco
Minister of Culture inaugurated Egyptian Cultural Week at Mohammed VI theatre in Morocco