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For some people, the revolution ended on February 11th last year, but for others; it never stopped. Not only have the events of last year served as a source of inspiration for artists, but even recent events are being immortalized in art. Ahmed Kassim is a young artist who adds a subtle sense of humour to his paintings, mixed with intric... read more
We're in the middle of awards season and Cairo has been swept up in the hubbub. But instead of handing out ridiculous prizes like ‘Favourite TV Celeb-reality Star’ or ‘Favourite Country Star’, the Golden and Silver prizes will be handed out during the Masry Asly film festival taking place in Cairo this January.From January 19th to 22nd, ... read more
Samir Fouad’s latest exhibition ‘From Homeland to Heaven’ opened recently at Picasso Gallery in Zamalek to a full crowd, intrigued by the fusion of his paintings with the works of Egyptian poet Amin Haddad.The exhibition derives its title from the name of one of Haddad’s poems. The moment you step into the gallery, your eyes will swiftly... read more
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Egyptian artist Khaled Hafez’s latest exhibition launched at Safar Khan Gallery in Zamalek this Tuesday, January 10th. Titled ‘On Codes, Symbols and ... read more
Cairo’s concert scene is diverse; on any given day you can find a concert showcasing the latest in contemporary Egyptian music and global sounds from... read more
It’s almost become a tradition now; every month, Zamalek Art Gallery and the Kempinski Nile Hotel join forces to present the works of an artist in th... read more
Even if you are not a fan of the festive season, the positive side is that a lot of activities are taking place around Cairo. The Cairo Opera House i... read more
Zamalek Art Gallery never fails to deliver when it comes to interesting new art exhibitions. The gallery is always up-to-date and showcases the work ... read more
Recent Features
On Saturday January 14th, Cairo will become number 132 on the list of networked cities that have come to share the best short films from around the w... read more
A fun workout, great instructors and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt: is there a better way to burn calories and get educated a... read more
‘What is contemporary dance?’ This is the question that hovers around many contemporary dance performances in Egypt. So to get over the confusion, a ... read more
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