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‘A good neighbour’: Istanbul Biennial on show in Munich
It’s the first cooperation between Munich’s Pinakothek der Moderne museum and the Istanbul Biennial. Will the exhibition “A good neighbour” contribute to building new ties between both countries?We humans are surrounded by neighbors. People living right next to us are our closest neighbors. But also states are our neighbors. In both cases, communication can work …
‘Spaces, Beginnings and Memories’: photography exhibition about places and time
I try to touch and communicate with people through the feelings I capture in my portraits, says photographer
Tourism minister accompanies Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi delegation in visit to Virgin Mary church in Maadi
Pilgrimage programme is unique experience offered by Egypt as gift to world, says Rashid
2 Late Period fortresses discovered near Ismailia
An Egyptian Italian excavation mission discovered the remains of two fortresses that date back to the ancient Egyptian Late Period in Tell el- Maskhuta area located in Wadi al-Tamilat, 15 kilometres west of the city of Ismailia, the Ministry of Antiquities announced. The Italian mission is affiliated with the National Research Council of Italy’s Institute …
‘Welcome to Jerusalem’ exhibition explores a divided Holy City
Shortly after Trump said the US would recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Jewish Museum Berlin opened an exhibition investigating the history of the city where religion and politics are inextricably interwoven.After US President Donald Trump declared Jerusalem “the eternal capital of the Israeli state,” and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on European countries …
Sherine Abdel-Wahab sanctioned for 2 months for ‘insulting all Egyptians’
The Musicians Syndicate banned singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab from performing any concerts for two months, following statements she had made regarding the pollution of the Nile earlier this year during one of her concerts in Sharjah, the UAE, according to state media outlet EgyNews. The syndicate decided not to issue any concert permits for Abdel-Wahab inside …
Two Egyptian films won Mentor Arabia Short Movie Competition for Youth
The films tackles issues of drugs, risky behaviours threatening youth’s lives
Louvre Abu Dhabi to showcase most expensive da Vinci painting
“Salvator Mundi” was purchased on behalf of museum by Saudi prince for $450.3m
Prominent actresses Madeha Yousry, Nadia Lotfy awarded honourary degrees
Minster of Culture Helmy Namnam awarded distinguished superstars Madeha Yousry and Nadia Lotfy with honourary degrees on Friday, for their enriching participation in Arab cinema, according to the Ministry of Culture’s official Facebook page. The award was part of the honouring ceremony, organised by the Academy of Arts, to accredit both artists for their life-long …
EU reveals winners of 2017 annual amateur photography competition
We were impressed by many outstanding photos, giving us opportunity to choose best among them, say jury members
Two tombs discovered in Luxor
No indications of the tombs’ owners, minister says pharaohs still have hand in raising economy, reestablishing tourism
Ai Weiwei’s film Human Flow makes Oscar shortlist
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei first worked with his smartphone camera until he was joined by a German producer on his powerful refugee documentary. “Human Flow” is now among 15 contenders for Best Documentary at the Oscars.Filmed over a year armed with drones, his iPhone and about 200 crew members, Ai Wei Wei visited more than …
The DJ and the photographer – two different worlds, but one wavelength
Marcel Dettmann, resident DJ at Berlin’s storied Berghain techno club, and renowned photographer Friederike von Rauch have collaborated on a new Paris exhibition. They spoke to DW about how techno can meet art.”I’m a total amateur,” says Marcel Dettmann, referring to his music. He’s sitting next to photographer Friederike von Rauch in her light-filled studio …
The European Film Awards: Beyond Hollywood’s blockbusters
The European Film Awards will be awarded on Saturday in Berlin. It’s Europe’s counterpart to the Oscars. So why aren’t people more excited about the event?Why does the European film industry lack self-confidence? Why aren’t the European Film Awards covered by Europe’s own media with as much enthusiasm as the Oscars? The European Film Awards …
‘House of Cards’ to end without Kevin Spacey
The actor was already cut out of Ridley Scott’s movie, “All the Money in the World.” Now, the hit Netflix TV series will be completed without its main star after Spacey was fired over sexual harassment claims.Production for the sixth and final season of the political thriller “House of Cards” will begin early in 2018, …
27 statues of goddess Sekhmet discovered in Luxor
The Ministry of Antiquities announced discovering 27 statues of the ancient Egyptian goddess Sekhmet on Saturday in King Amenhotep III Temple on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor. According to the Ministry of Antiquities’ official Facebook page, the discovery saw the light on the hands of an Egyptian-European archaeological mission, as a part …
Why pioneering photographer Adolf de Meyer is the ‘Debussy of the Camera’
A new Adolf de Meyer photography retrospective sheds light on a storied and innovative fin-de-siècle artist who paved the way for the likes of Helmut Newton — and whose life reads like a gossip column.Baron Adolf de Meyer is a Paris-born, German-Jewish and Scottish photographer whose early 20th century celebrity portraits included the likes of …
Berlin 24/7: Looking for the Christmas spirit in the city
It’s a yearly ritual: Berlin turns into a giant Christmas market a month before the year’s end. Yet the anniversary of last year’s tragic terror attack is dampening the festive mood, says DW’s columnist Gero Schliess.Two headlines caught my attention recently: a massive brawl in front of a snack stand and massive layoffs at Siemens. …
Revisiting the early AIDS struggle in 120 Beats Per Minute
Released on the eve of World AIDS Day in Germany, the film “120 Beats Per Minute” is an award-winning homage to the young AIDS advocacy activists who helped raise awareness about the disease in early 1990s France.France in the mid-1980s: The country is shaken by a blood bank scandal. Many have died. AIDS can no …
U2 album ‘Songs of Experience’: Time for retirement?
After Trump’s election, Bono pushed back the release of this album to make it more political. The resulting record does sound like U2 — but they don’t seem to know where they’re heading.U2’s album “Songs of Experience” was almost completed by the end of 2016. But then Donald Trump’s election changed everything. U2 frontman Bono …
Faster, better, higher: The International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn
Comparing two musical performances can be like comparing apples and oranges: the differences are rooted in the artist’s personality. A piano competition in Bonn stresses the human factor.Nearly every classical musician today had to jump through the hoop of a music competition at one point in his or her career. One of Germany’s major piano …
Dolphins, alligators and tribes in Brazil’s Amazon forest
The Amazon is not visited in great numbers. But the adventurous tourists who go there are rarely disappointed.”Look before grabbing any branches because the ants bite. You will be in pain for 24 hours,” said Jackson Edirley da Silva, wearing a bright yellow shirt and rubber boots. The warning from our guide made clear that …
Who has the biggest Christmas tree
By the time Advent begins, Christmas trees are already set up in German city centers.
Spielberg’s ‘The Post’: a cautionary tale of press freedom
Detailing a battle for press freedom at the height of the Watergate scandal, Steven Spielberg’s new movie “The Post” echoes loudly today. It’s also a strong Oscar contender after picking up a best film of 2017 award.In his latest film about the battle by newspapers to publish the leaked Pentagon Papers detailing the US government’s …
With increasing prices, Egyptian celebration of El-Mawled El-Nabawi dims
Celebrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, “El-Mawled El-Nabawi”, is a huge Islamic celebration that sees preparations in Islamic countries months before its date. In Egypt, just like any other spiritual ceremony, celebrations have a unique taste, different forms, and inherited legacies in the forms of celebrating the birthday of Islam’s messenger. Coloured lamps hang …
Iconic star Shadia dies at the age of 86
Egypt’s sweetheart Shadia closed her eyes to our world on Tuesday evening at the age of 86, state–run newspaper Al-Ahram reported. The prominent actress was admitted to hospital earlier this month after suffering from a brain stroke. Her condition was initially reported unstable, then President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi ordered her transfer to Al-Galaa Military Hospital, …
2nd Children Film Festival explores kids’ hidden talents
The event lasted 2 hours, 10 short films screened including Egypt’s first animation, produced in 1937
CIFF opening kicks off with ‘The Mountain Between Us’
The Cairo International Film Festival kicked off its opening ceremony with the screening of Hany Abu Assad’s film The Mountain Between US. The Faten Hamama Excellence Award was given to actor Maged El-Kedwany. While actor Samir Ghanem received Faten Hamama Honourary Award, which was handed to him by his two daughters and actresses Donia, and …
Cairokee to star in musical film chronicling their journey
Egypt’s most famous rock band Cairokee is going to star in a new musical film. The film features the band and the success it has achieved since it saw the light for the first time in 2003. “The producers” is the company funding the film, whose date of release has yet to be announced. For …
Ministry of Antiquities to begin excavating New Kingdom cemetery in Tuna El-Gabal
A mission from the Ministry of Antiquities will soon begin excavation work at El-Gorefa archaeological area, located north of Tuna El-Gabal site, believing it contains an ancient cemetery, according to a Sunday press release published on the Ministry of Antiquities’ official Facebook page. The mission is searching for the cemetery that dates back to the …