Latest in Tag: art Highlight
Latest in Tag: art
âThe image is always stronger than the wordâ: Ganzeer
âThe inspiration behind my own projects comes from a desire to comment on certain aspects of our lives.â
Kadim Al-Sahir: Still charming after 30 years
âI hope for love and peace for Egypt and that Egyptians gather as one family around the president they electedâ
Mixed media exhibit leaves history open for interpretation
Artist Taha Belal detaches text and images from their original contexts in newspapers, magazines and books, proposing different narratives
Artistic expression still restricted despite revolutionary hopes: AFTE
A “substantial” gap exists between constitutional protections for expression and the reality Egyptian artists face, according to a new report
Lifelong Cairene paints love for city, in portraits
Samahy paints expressive pictures of Cairoâs residents.
Swinging provides art with your coffee
Kafein works well as a coffee shop and it does just as well with small exhibitions
Beirut brings 30 works from Kadist Foundation to Cairo
A collection of art will be on show at different venues for a period of nine months
Artist explores heritage, hope in new exhibition
Gazbia Sirry tackles serious subjects with fiery colours and minimalistic technique
Jowan Safadi and Fish Samak make Egyptian debut at the Cairo Jazz Club
Though his nationality and previous controversies can overshadow his music, Safadi offers an entertaining mix of Arab rock with different themes.
D-CAF ends on good note with final performance
La Voix est Libre included a diverse mix of artists across different genres and was greatly enjoyed by the audience
Women From Egypt: A new exhibition by Helmy El Touni
Helmy El Touni depicts Egyptian women going about their daily lives
Hassan Khan returns to Cairo
The exhibition, his first in the city in 10 years, is an eclectic mix which shows of the many facets of Khanâs talent
Bill Fontana explores the sounds of the desert in Abu Dhabi
The exhibition features local talents as well as first-heard sound installations by Bill Fontana
Colour Vision Angles showcases Sayedâs unique style
Attyat Sayedâs exhibition is impressive with a breadth of scope and a diversity that adds to its richness
Farghali Abdel Hafezâs Athens
Abdel Hafez chooses Athens due to its great civilization and relationship with Egypt
Lingering in Vicinity: photography as eavesdropping
Maha Maamounâs latest exhibition infringes on strangers conversation
Readings in Visual Art
The exhibition showcases some of the forefront artists of the 60s and 70s
Inspired by Egyptâs political struggle, artist paints a âbrighter futureâ
Egyptian artist Farid Fadel explores nationalistic aspects in his new collection
The hoopoe steals the show in new Ahmed Abd El Karem exhibition
For Egyptian artist Ahmed Abd El Karem, the hoopoe represents an important aspect of the Egyptian culture and heritage
Empowering artists via AlQomrah
New project aims to provide guidance to young artists and preserve heritage
Tattoos on the historical memory
Mahmoud Hamedâs new collection extracts significance from historical etchings and patterns
US announces EGP 1m in support of the Museum of Islamic Art and Dar al-Kutub
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) will coordinate closely with Egyptian institutions to help restore the site.
Saving Mr Banks: An intimate look into the making of Mary Poppins
The film relies on Emma Thompsonâs powerful performance as P L Travers
Preserving our heritage
Local artist seeks inspiration from Egyptian heritage
Earth Murals: A common language through design
Earth Murals features a diverse line of ethnic designs that ranges from furniture to art and fashion.
George Bahgoryâs nostalgic dreams
George Bahgory reflects his longing for the past in his new collection
Odyssey and Circus
The collection explores the idea of creation, the cosmos and the people within
Crushed hopes in Egypt become art in New York
Iranian artist Shirin Neshatâs New York exhibition focuses on Egypt
In Pictures: Islamic Art museum damaged by blast
The bombing that took place early morning on 24 January has affected the neighbouring Islamic Art Museum and the Egyptian National Library and Archives. A group of archaeologists and art restorers volunteered to form a taskforce, which visited yesterday the site of the museum to survey the damage. Photos By AFP
Deadly Cairo blast damages museum
The museum’s collection is going to be evacuated immediately after a forensic inspection