Art news
Culture Minister denies that Egyptian Artists Syndicate boycotts Tunisian artists
February 23, 2012
Culture Minister denies that Egyptian Artists Syndicate boycotts Tunisian artists
Egyptian Culture Minister Shaker Abdel Hamid said news circulating that the Egyptian Artists Syndicate is boycotting Tunisian artists is groundless. The minister…
Parliament committee to discuss information request on job inheritance
February 21, 2012
Parliament committee to discuss information request on job inheritance
The People’s Assembly speaker on Tuesday assigned a parliamentary committee to discuss an information request on statements the head of…
Optimism pervades Cityscape real estate convention
February 21, 2012
Optimism pervades Cityscape real estate convention
Real estate developers participating in Cityscape Egypt 2012 used longer payment plans, smaller affordable houses and additional promotional material to…
‘Like water’: A tribute to legendary Sudanese singer Mohammed Wardi
February 20, 2012
‘Like water’: A tribute to legendary Sudanese singer Mohammed Wardi
One of Africa’s most celebrated singers, Mohammed Wardi, died Saturday at the age of 79, leaving behind a rich legacy…
A brave new world
February 19, 2012
A brave new world
Obsession, anxiety and over-caffeinated paranoia are the predominate tones in the compelling universe presented by artist and Egypt Independent reporter…
International Photography Month exhibit seeks to recreate, but ultimately undervalues, the medium
February 14, 2012
International Photography Month exhibit seeks to recreate, but ultimately undervalues, the medium
Ayman Lotfy speaks of himself as a champion of what he calls “Fine Art Photography.” In a recent article published…
Underground Music Federation seeks to support local bands
February 13, 2012
Underground Music Federation seeks to support local bands
Underground musicians have established an Underground Music Federation, seeking to nurture the local underground music scene by providing a sympathetic…
New head of Supreme Council of Culture has much to address
February 11, 2012
New head of Supreme Council of Culture has much to address
Saeed Tawfiq, a professor of aesthetics at Cairo University, was appointed the new secretary general of the Supreme Council of…
Mahfouz tightropes over a bridge, ‘Nahdet Misr’ travels in a pickup truck
February 8, 2012
Mahfouz tightropes over a bridge, ‘Nahdet Misr’ travels in a pickup truck
The French Cultural Center's main hall is currently hosting "Hyperrealisme," a selection of multimedia artist Ramy Dozy’s latest works that…