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Another art exhibition on informal settlements hopes for change
July 14, 2012
Another art exhibition on informal settlements hopes for change
The southwest tremors of the Kalkan earthquake felt in Cairo on Monday were feeble compared to those of 1992. But…
Experimental architects build a plastic cloud for the city
July 11, 2012
Experimental architects build a plastic cloud for the city
On Wednesday evening, the railway crossing that connects the Ard al-Lewa neighborhood with Mohandiseen was crowded with curious passers-by, as…
Living in a digital world
July 10, 2012
Living in a digital world
There is a lot of art on the Internet. Most newly created art, no matter who makes it or where…
American idols share the stage with Sing Egyptian Women
July 9, 2012
American idols share the stage with Sing Egyptian Women
The US Embassy's “Sing Egyptian Women” contest was in many ways the Egyptian counterpart to the popular reality TV show…
The ‘Lost Gods’ exhibit promises historical insight, but ultimately disappoints
July 4, 2012
The ‘Lost Gods’ exhibit promises historical insight, but ultimately disappoints
Visitors to the “Lost Gods” exhibition, currently showing at Darb 1718, are asked to dig through leather baskets of coarse…
At the ‘Noodle Soup’ exhibition, SpongeBob comments on the absurdity of art
July 1, 2012
At the ‘Noodle Soup’ exhibition, SpongeBob comments on the absurdity of art
Upon entering the Arthropologie gallery in Zamalek, visitors are met by a SpongeBob character that leads them into the “Noodle…
Sharmoofers experiment with musical comedy
June 29, 2012
Sharmoofers experiment with musical comedy
Musical comedy can be a double-edged sword, albeit one with a somewhat blunted blade. Writing a good song is no…
Lacking creativity
June 27, 2012
Lacking creativity
When Ibrahim al-Dessouky, a professor of painting at Helwan University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, wanted to teach his class…
2012 electronic music festival reflects political scene
June 20, 2012
2012 electronic music festival reflects political scene
Last year's 100Lives electronic music festival at Rawabet Theater had a celebratory feel. “People were drinking in the streets, dressing…
‘Carry On,’ an ambitious collaboration between Arab artists
June 19, 2012
‘Carry On,’ an ambitious collaboration between Arab artists
In the heady days immediately following Mubarak’s ouster last winter, Amira Hanafi and her colleagues at the Artellewa art space,…