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Tahrir Square at AUC

Tahrir Square at AUC

A transparent plastic tent decorated with an Egyptian flag erected over a couple of blankets is the highlight of the…
Graffiti claims Alexandria’s walls

Graffiti claims Alexandria’s walls

In recent weeks, Alexandria’s corniche has been the site of a remarkable artistic phenomenon. Young activists have used graffiti to…
Ramy Essam: The Singer of the Revolution

Ramy Essam: The Singer of the Revolution

After eight years spent trying to break into the music business, it took less than two weeks for Ramy Essam…
‘Solitaire’: A play on identity

‘Solitaire’: A play on identity

Last week at downtown’s Rawabet Theater, the Egyptian writer, theater director and founder of Sabeel for the Arts, Dalia Basiouny,…
‘Freedom Painters’ bring new life to Nasr City walls

‘Freedom Painters’ bring new life to Nasr City walls

This time last year, Hajj Sueilam would sit in his Nasr City cigarette kiosk and look out at a low…
Propaganda by Monuments: Art and revolution

Propaganda by Monuments: Art and revolution

On 25 May 2006, Angola launched the Icarus 13, the world’s first space mission to the sun. For two years,…
Simple affordable ways to revive your home

Simple affordable ways to revive your home

Do you feel the need for some innovative changes to your home decoration, and all within your budget? Here are…
The found art of voting

The found art of voting

Over the past weeks, a lot of Cairo's ordinary objects have been transformed by their participation in the revolution. Street…
Third annual Cairo Jazz Festival starts today

Third annual Cairo Jazz Festival starts today

For all those who’ve had their fill of revolution-themed songs and patriotic anthems, the Cairo Jazz Festival will be a…
Taking over from a ‘senile elite’: Q&A with Hala Imam, Part II

Taking over from a ‘senile elite’: Q&A with Hala Imam, Part II

Hala Imam graduated with a bachelor's degree in Costume and Set Design. She went on to study modern dance at…
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