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A grand attempt to draw connections across the continent

A grand attempt to draw connections across the continent

The exhibition “Visionary Africa: Art at Work” currently on display near the entrance to Al-Azhar Park is a project of…
Mubarak regime figures remain a Lebanese taboo

Mubarak regime figures remain a Lebanese taboo

Lebanese censors on Saturday reversed their decision to ban “On the Importance of Being an Arab,” a monodrama by Egyptian…
‘Listen, Abdel Samie’: A superb elucidation of a shrewd novel

‘Listen, Abdel Samie’: A superb elucidation of a shrewd novel

An old woman suddenly emerges from the audience, calling and wailing over her beloved Abdel Samie. Then, a spotlight lands…
Culture Minister denies that Egyptian Artists Syndicate boycotts Tunisian artists

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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…
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