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Q&A: Luis Javier on Egyptian-Spanish cultural ties
February 4, 2010
Q&A: Luis Javier on Egyptian-Spanish cultural ties
Luis Javier is the director of the two branches of the Instituto Cervantes Spanish cultural centers in Egypt. He is…
The museum that lost its track
February 3, 2010
The museum that lost its track
A week ago, an informal group of Egyptian train lovers attempted to bring the deteriorating state of a railway museum…
‘Freak Show’ laments lost humanity
February 2, 2010
‘Freak Show’ laments lost humanity
“People have become behavior freaks and, in the process, have lost their humanity,” laments 32-year-old artist Shirine Mahmud during her…
In search of (stand-up) comedy in the Arab world
February 2, 2010
In search of (stand-up) comedy in the Arab world
Establishments like the Cairo Jazz Club have their own natural rhythm. The heart of the evening at this venerable nightspot…
Tunes of a new troupe
January 31, 2010
Tunes of a new troupe
Sukun Troupe only played one concert, but the band--more of an experimental music project--made a splash. Sukun featured Ismail Fawzi,…
El Siwi’s enchanting fables
January 28, 2010
El Siwi’s enchanting fables
Dazzling creatures like green ogresses, oversized genies, and elongated animals swarm the dreamy universe of Adel El Siwi, a painter…
Praxa: Musical comedy feminism, activism, and, ultimately, escapism
January 26, 2010
Praxa: Musical comedy feminism, activism, and, ultimately, escapism
Last weekend, from 20 to 22 January, the Cairo Opera House reran its current prize production, Praxa. Promoted as a…
Glassblowing in the City of the Dead
January 26, 2010
Glassblowing in the City of the Dead
Riding a white cab in the City of the Dead is a unique experience as its wide frame traverses the…
Jammin’ the streets of Cairo
January 24, 2010
Jammin’ the streets of Cairo
“When you are a musician, sometimes you don’t want to wait five months to have a concert organized. If you…
Invisible presence: Looking at the body in contemporary Egypt
January 21, 2010
Invisible presence: Looking at the body in contemporary Egypt
It’s what we use to move around, to express our thoughts, to eat, to procreate, to dance, even to do…