Latest in Tag: art Highlight
Latest in Tag: art
Art in the 80s: How the wild decade looks on canvas
The 1980s were a wild, unruly decade. The StĂ€del Museum in Frankfurt looks at the untamed period through the eyes of artists. Electronic music with nonsense lyrics resounds from the radios. On stages in dark cellars musicians hammer on oil canisters with iron bars. Young people shave their heads, wear clothes torn to shreds while …
âBuSSyâ seeks safe space
Crowd funding ongoing for space as group can no longer provide âsafe and judgement-free environmentâ they promise, says project manager
The inner journey of Marwa Adel
âMarwa Adel is one of the most professional photographers in the world, and she has a statement to make, and it is a very important one regarding women and society,â said Professor Shems Friedlander, director of the AUCâs photographic gallery.
Exhibition in the memory of painter Mahmoud Said
Nine of these paintings have Said’s signature on them. For his 118th anniversary, the loyal art-lover and fan showcased printed and magnified versions of his original paintings in her art gallery.
War of revolutionary artists: Swedish journalist accused of using fund to remove satirical art
Male graffitist accuses Swedish-funded project of painting over revolution to save dignity, but is called sexist by projectâs leader
Art Dubai loves contemporary Egyptian art
Connoisseurs and contemporary art critics say Art Dubai has yet to reach the level of the worldâs most established markets, like Art Basel, however its emerging market feel provides a special buzz.
D-caf: The contemporary advocate of downtown returns
This year, the festival brought a new idea that brings out artsâ social responsibility.
Okhtein and Yasmine Pay Tribute to African Women
âWe are trying to represent women who are trying to find love in anything,â says El-Said
ABnG Founders bring art to the desert
Deana Shabaanâs designs occupy the heart of the store with their oriental and boho-style that sums up the storeâs spirit perfectly.
âFractalsâ latest solo-exhibition at Mashrabia Gallery
Artist Nada Baraka has her first solo-exhibition âFractalsâ, where she uses abstract work to explore perceptions of the human body
Contemporary Dance Night hypnotises Egypt
Egyptian Streets met up with Ezzat Ismail Ezzat and Barbora âBashkaâ Jombikova, two of the driving spirits behind the event
Nile Project: Using culture to transform conflict
Through music production, educational workshops and activities promoting innovation, the project aims to contribute to finding solutions to the conflict over water resources
The Tentmakers of Cairo: Art, life and political rollercoasters
An interview with Kim Beamish, the director of âThe Tentmakers of Cairoâ, which was screened at Cairo International Film Festival
An Egyptian artist without borders
With his latest installation, âThe Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Bornâ, Ibrahim Ahmed tries to expose people to power and the attractiveness it has
Heritage-inspired home accessories line seeks to empower artisans
GebRaa attempts to revive traditional Egyptian crafts at risk of extinction
âNo School for Childrenâ to be screened at Nahdet el-Mahrousa
Co-directed by a German and an Egyptian, the documentary discusses education in both countries through the stories of two young girls
Egyptian actress Mariam Fakhr Eddine dies age 81
The actress died after complications in surgery to remove a blood clot
Graffiti exhibition tries to break sex taboos in Egypt
By relating to sex, the exhibition aims to raise awareness, encourage people to speak out and think about the topic open-mindedly
Swiss Embassy launches permanent graffiti exhibition on its walls
Exhibition features paintings about identity from various perspectives
Cairo Opera House launches 23rd Arab Music Festival
Participants of the Arabic version of the reality television singing competition, The Voice, will also perform in the festival.
Egyptian singer moves to Sweden seeking âsafe city residencyâ
Due to âcontinuous censorship of his musicâ, Ramy Essam leaves Egypt for two years but he is not seeking asylum
Colouring the grey city
Students launch a campaign to colour walls and stairs in Cairo
Trayvon Martin inspires gallery display in Zamalek
Mona Marzouk uses politically loaded themes to provoke dialogue
Literary competition promotes âUnsold Storiesâ of struggling artists
The competition, which is open till 1 December, accepts entries of short stories ranging 1500 and 5000 words. Five Stories will be published in Rowayatâs next issue, which will come out in January, and one writer will be awarded 2500 EGPs.
ROOM organises a week of classic movie nights
American and Egyptian films such as Breakfast at Tiffanyâs, Casablanca, E.T., and Eshaeâet Hob (Love Rumour) will be shown as a part of the programme
Dancers in Film: Changing depictions
Dancers were portrayed as artists, men-stealers, victims and outgoing characters in Egyptian films through the past century
From Tokyo to Cairo: Japanese characters on a visit
With the travelling exhibition âJAPAN: Kingdom of Charactersâ, the Japan Foundation examines characters like these as a radical aspect of a Japanese subculture related to anime and manga
Coalition to Support Tahya Masr fund calls for closing cultural centres in Cairo, Alexandria
Coalitionâs secretary general says in statement that Turkish cultural centres are a âthreat to national securityâ
Hacking like Egyptians
After juggling between spaces, âCairo Hackerspaceâ settles in studio at Townhouse Gallery
âDjerbahoodâ paints a new face on an old historic village
150 artists of 30 nationalities âleave their markâ on building walls of Erriadh village