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‘Hydrarchy’ takes visitors out in the blue
December 15, 2011
‘Hydrarchy’ takes visitors out in the blue
The sea seemingly remains the only space on earth not divided and controlled down to the last square centimeter. Classically…
Ethnography of the mundane
December 11, 2011
Ethnography of the mundane
In large part, our lives consist of objects: things we use, arrange, store, consume, and transport from place to place.…
When pictures aren’t worth 1000 words
December 7, 2011
When pictures aren’t worth 1000 words
LUXOR — In 1910, French novelist Pierre Loti wrote of the Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor: “The thing that dominates…
Is it broken, or is it art?
December 6, 2011
Is it broken, or is it art?
Entering the world of online glitch art can feel like stepping into your worst computer nightmare. Error messages, garbled code…
Pulling the strings on Arab history
November 30, 2011
Pulling the strings on Arab history
One of Egypt’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Wael Shawky, makes work of a grand and complicated scale. His recent…
A genuine storyteller has left
November 30, 2011
A genuine storyteller has left
Distinguished storyteller, actor and comedian Ramadan Khater died Tuesday at the age of 48. Active for three decades in the…
The strange comfort of super group charity singles
November 26, 2011
The strange comfort of super group charity singles
There is an uncanny consistency to super group charity singles. Whether it is Sting, Michael Jackson, or Tamer Hosny standing…
Brazilian cartoonist vows to continue criticism against SCAF
November 23, 2011
Brazilian cartoonist vows to continue criticism against SCAF
Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Latuff said he will continue drawing cartoons that attack the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Promising future at the Youth Salon
November 22, 2011
Promising future at the Youth Salon
Once a year, the winding pathways of the Palace of the Arts are filled with the creative efforts of Egypt’s…