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Searching for a new musical inspiration
July 29, 2012
Searching for a new musical inspiration
Last weekend, Lebanese singer Oumeima El Khalil performed with composer and pianist Hani Siblini for two consecutive nights at El…
Critic’s pick: Art from the ‘happy’ Olympic Games
July 27, 2012
Critic’s pick: Art from the ‘happy’ Olympic Games
The official motto of the Munich Olympic Games in 1972 was "Die Heiteren Spiele," or The Happy Games. The Federal…
Enough is enough
July 17, 2012
Enough is enough
Sexual harassment has been a long-standing problem in Egypt. But since the street protests broke out last year, women have…
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…