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Mubarak is melting!
October 18, 2011
Mubarak is melting!
Two Cairene galleries exhibited ruminations on revolutions in the environment, but the difference between the success of the two is…
In Paris, ‘Chicago’ becomes ‘I Wish I Were Egyptian’
October 17, 2011
In Paris, ‘Chicago’ becomes ‘I Wish I Were Egyptian’
This month, the first adaptation of Egyptian novelist Alaa al-Aswany's “Chicago” is showing at the Amandiers Theater in the Parisian…
In other words: From Poland with love
October 16, 2011
In other words: From Poland with love
On a crisp Friday night, dozens of Egyptians, Poles and miscellaneous expats lounged on orange beanbags to take in the…
Showcasing contemporary dance in Cairo
October 12, 2011
Showcasing contemporary dance in Cairo
Townhouse gallery will spotlight Cairo’s small but growing contemporary dance scene Wednesday and Thursday night with performances by eight young…
Embracing innovation: Maker Faire Africa 2011
October 9, 2011
Embracing innovation: Maker Faire Africa 2011
On 6 October, a small crowd of inventors, artists, designers and engineers gathered at the American University in Cairo to…
Egyptian artist awarded Abraaj Capital Art Prize
October 5, 2011
Egyptian artist awarded Abraaj Capital Art Prize
Egyptian visual artist Wael Shawky was among six artists awarded the 2012 Abraaj Capital Art Prize on Tuesday. Established in…
‘Black Ice’: Hany Rashed’s revolution against himself
October 5, 2011
‘Black Ice’: Hany Rashed’s revolution against himself
Hanging in frames in pristine galleries and museums, or stored carefully in an artist’s studio, off limits for touching or…
Maker Faire Africa 2011 to be held in Cairo on 6 October
October 4, 2011
Maker Faire Africa 2011 to be held in Cairo on 6 October
While long weekends are usually reserved for frying one’s brain cells, this year’s 6 October holiday offers a unique opportunity…
Art on the edge at Mashrabia gallery
October 3, 2011
Art on the edge at Mashrabia gallery
In the elegant Mashrabia Gallery, tucked behind Talaat Harb Square, an exhibition entitled “On Edge” opened the fall season. But…
Electronic music documents a neighborhood’s life
October 2, 2011
Electronic music documents a neighborhood’s life
It might be hard to imagine the bustling sounds of Cairo’s streets captured in an electronic music track. Can people's…