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Power and spectacle at the Biennale
June 22, 2011
Power and spectacle at the Biennale
The Venice Biennale has always been a political event, at which government institutions select artworks to “represent” them through national…
Remembering Abdel Halim Hafez, the voice of revolution
June 21, 2011
Remembering Abdel Halim Hafez, the voice of revolution
When the late Abdel Halim Hafez (1929-77) first sang his patriotic songs in the 1950s and 1960s, he didn’t imagine…
Award’s new name to remain unchanged, says minister
June 20, 2011
Award’s new name to remain unchanged, says minister
The name of the “Nile Award” will not be changed back to the “Mubarak Award", said Culture Minister Emad Abu…
Walid Aouni revives Egypt’s modern artists at the Egyptian Arts Centennial
June 18, 2011
Walid Aouni revives Egypt’s modern artists at the Egyptian Arts Centennial
A young fine arts student is fascinated by the works of the great Egyptian modernist artists, and decides to bring…
A photographic recreation of the past at el-Bab Gallery
June 15, 2011
A photographic recreation of the past at el-Bab Gallery
In “The Shadow Line” photographic exhibition at el-Bab Gallery, contemporary Egypt is depicted in a way that harkens back to…
Politics at the Pavilion in Venice
June 14, 2011
Politics at the Pavilion in Venice
The 54th Venice Biennale – the oldest in the world – opened on 4 July with the title "ILLUMInations". Whereas…
Name of revolutionary martyr removed from Egypt’s catalogue in Venice Biennial
June 13, 2011
Name of revolutionary martyr removed from Egypt’s catalogue in Venice Biennial
Ashraf Reda, head of the Ministry of Culture’s plastic arts department, has provoked outrage among members of Egypt's art community…
Pre-revolution play foretells of a furious rebellion
June 12, 2011
Pre-revolution play foretells of a furious rebellion
Artists Mostafa and Amr Eissa have been gearing their artistic talents toward political activism of late. Last week, they showed…
Cultural dialogue postponed due to regime figure participation
June 12, 2011
Cultural dialogue postponed due to regime figure participation
A dialogue on culture scheduled to take place among Egyptian intellectuals was postponed due to the participation of cultural figures…
RGB: It’s not about the music
June 10, 2011
RGB: It’s not about the music
A staccato of scratchy sounds and droning two-note melodies came out from the two laptops of Yara Mekawie and Ola…