Art news
But a shadow of myself: Bridging difference through art
September 4, 2012
But a shadow of myself: Bridging difference through art
Mennat Allah Rizk is a young Muslim artist. Magdy Mikhail is Christian. They both took part in last week’s workshop…
Egyptian musician wins the Fair Play global music video competition
September 3, 2012
Egyptian musician wins the Fair Play global music video competition
Twenty-nine year old Youssra El-Hawary won first place today in the third edition of the Fair Play global music video…
Critic’s pick: Reham Alaa’s first exhibition breaks the rules
August 31, 2012
Critic’s pick: Reham Alaa’s first exhibition breaks the rules
Reham Alaa, a 27-year-old painter, launched her first solo exhibition on 26 June. Despite the rundown venue of the Cairo…
In memory of Amal Kenawy: A poet, artist and friend
August 29, 2012
In memory of Amal Kenawy: A poet, artist and friend
We first met almost 10 years ago on the street in front of the Townhouse Gallery; she was leaving, I…
Top five furniture destinations for the bride-to-be
August 26, 2012
Top five furniture destinations for the bride-to-be
Putting together a comfortable and fashionable house that you will still love 10 years down the road can be one…
Farewell Amal Kenawy
August 23, 2012
Farewell Amal Kenawy
Few artworks in the contemporary Egyptian art scene leave viewers, regardless of their backgrounds and tastes, in awe. The diverse…
Jazz it up: Musical society seeks to revive a forgotten musical genre
August 22, 2012
Jazz it up: Musical society seeks to revive a forgotten musical genre
Many people are not aware of Egypt’s internationally recognized Free Jazz Ensemble, which was active during most of the second…
Ramadan ads you won’t forget
August 21, 2012
Ramadan ads you won’t forget
Every Ramadan, the ad scene seems to get more and more intense. Like the US during the Super Bowl, ad…
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
August 20, 2012
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
“What do you mean by thug, exactly?” was the first question on Gamal Saber’s mind when I asked him what…