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Reaching out to the masses: Q&A with head of Culture Palaces Authority
October 10, 2012
Reaching out to the masses: Q&A with head of Culture Palaces Authority
The General Agency for Culture Palaces announced it would start a series of public meetings and seminars in September to…
In pictures: International Circus Festival tours the nation
October 7, 2012
In pictures: International Circus Festival tours the nation
For the second time, the Culture Resource (Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy) presents CirCairo, the Cairo International Circus festival, from 4-20 October. The performances…
Igor Dobricic builds tables with people
October 4, 2012
Igor Dobricic builds tables with people
Over the past three years, Igor Dobricic has built eight tables in various cities with people he largely didn’t know…
Dreams of engagement
October 4, 2012
Dreams of engagement
TUNIS — Tunisian artistic duo Selma and Sofiane Ouissi, both choreographers and performers, used to encounter the same audience at…
‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung
October 3, 2012
‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung
It doesn’t really matter what type of music Lazzy Lung performs. After watching the band open for the Black Lips…
Rowdy rockers The Black Lips tour Cairo and the Middle East
October 3, 2012
Rowdy rockers The Black Lips tour Cairo and the Middle East
They didn’t set anything on fire, and nobody got arrested — both signs of commendable restraint by a band known…
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
October 1, 2012
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
At long last, Egypt’s most prominent hip-hop group, Arabian Knightz, released its debut LP, “Uknighted State of Arabia.” After multiple…
‘The Virus is Spreading’: Safarkhan’s next show takes them out of their comfort zone
September 29, 2012
‘The Virus is Spreading’: Safarkhan’s next show takes them out of their comfort zone
Ganzeer has been pretty much living in Safarkhan gallery since 7 September. First he was hanging wooden panels of varying shapes and…
Artist Mina Farouk explores nature through negative space
September 27, 2012
Artist Mina Farouk explores nature through negative space
Upon entering Unloaded, Mina Farouk’s first solo exhibition, one is instantly drawn into the artist’s world. The intricate patterns of…
‘A revolution of the imagination’ – Rethinking cultural policies
September 25, 2012
‘A revolution of the imagination’ – Rethinking cultural policies
A few days after the Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti was whitewashed by the state, causing outrage and concerns among cultural circles…