Culture
‘Explosion’ art exhibition defines how beautiful mess should be
February 21, 2019
‘Explosion’ art exhibition defines how beautiful mess should be
The “Explosion” art exhibition by abstract artist Shahira Shoukry is set to launch on Saturday, February 23 and will run…
Museum displaying belongings of Naguib Mahfouz ready March 30
February 19, 2019
Museum displaying belongings of Naguib Mahfouz ready March 30
Fathy Abdel Wahab, head of the cultural development fund, announced that the Naguib Mahfouz museum at the Muhammed Bek Abu…
Shady Srour incites social media controversy by announcing atheism
February 18, 2019
Shady Srour incites social media controversy by announcing atheism
Egyptian comedian Shady Srour, best known for his sarcastic videos released since 2012, has sparked controversy on social media once…
DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater
February 18, 2019
DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the nation’s capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. A group of 50…
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to house Heikal papers
February 18, 2019
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to house Heikal papers
Hidayat Taymour, widow of veteran journalist Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, signed the final agreement on Sunday with the director of Bibliotheca…
Fiascos and fumbles: Oscars organizers stumble to restore glory
February 17, 2019
Fiascos and fumbles: Oscars organizers stumble to restore glory
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – First it was the furor over a proposed new “popular” film category, then it was the…
“SHE TELLS”; Egypt’s female artists show story-telling potential in photography
February 16, 2019
“SHE TELLS”; Egypt’s female artists show story-telling potential in photography
Photopia, in collaboration with SOMA Art School & Gallery, will be hosting the second session of the “She Tells” talks…
Syrians act in playback theater to heal war trauma
February 15, 2019
Syrians act in playback theater to heal war trauma
BEIRUT (AP) — The young Syrian woman walked on stage in a theater and began telling the story of her…
China entertainment endures ‘bitter winter’ after crackdowns
February 11, 2019
China entertainment endures ‘bitter winter’ after crackdowns
Chinese film and television are reeling from what industry insiders call a “bitterly cold winter” of sharper government scrutiny that…
‘Roma’ takes Bafta glory in coup for Netflix
February 11, 2019
‘Roma’ takes Bafta glory in coup for Netflix
Netflix black-and-white production “Roma” triumphed at the Bafta film awards, boosting Oscar hopes for the US streaming giant whose rise…