Art news
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…
In Cairo, ‘Oscar and the Lady in Pink’ reflects on revolution
February 6, 2012
In Cairo, ‘Oscar and the Lady in Pink’ reflects on revolution
“I am 10 years old, I am Oscar,” begins the first letter of this play of letters. “I didn't know…
Living a historical moment in “Time of the Shadow”
February 4, 2012
Living a historical moment in “Time of the Shadow”
The world is plunged into darkness. Confusion reigns. Five characters, three men and two women, wander blindly, bumping into one…
Album review: Machine Eat Man’s ‘Nothing New, Copycat Country’
February 1, 2012
Album review: Machine Eat Man’s ‘Nothing New, Copycat Country’
Any disaster movie worth its body count needs an alarming score to complement the onscreen carnage and convince audiences that…
Egypt’s museums: The Table Museum offers an intimate space for art
February 1, 2012
Egypt’s museums: The Table Museum offers an intimate space for art
A “museum” has been set up by an international group of four people — one of whom is Egypt Independent’s…
Bahgory’s timeless revolution
January 31, 2012
Bahgory’s timeless revolution
Everything about George Bahgory recalls a lost time. The renowned Egyptian painter and caricaturist (sometimes referred to as the “Grandaddy…
Zizo Kambutar, an Egyptian MGMT, emerges
January 30, 2012
Zizo Kambutar, an Egyptian MGMT, emerges
Many musical acts have come onto the Egyptian music scene during the past year. Very few, though, have gained popularity…
Architecture: ‘The Sultan’s Fountain’ and the restoration of a sabil-kuttab
January 29, 2012
Architecture: ‘The Sultan’s Fountain’ and the restoration of a sabil-kuttab
Throughout Egypt’s history, access to water has been essential to the development of its cities and towns. It is no…