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‘My Nineties’ art project presents Egyptian TV through our collective memory

‘My Nineties’ art project presents Egyptian TV through our collective memory

Nostalgia is such a confusing feeling. You listen to a sweet song and it makes you feel bad because it…
Welcome home: Interior designer offers five tips for home decorating

Welcome home: Interior designer offers five tips for home decorating

The idea of furnishing a new home can be daunting. If you’ve just rented an unfurnished flat or purchased a…
Itinerant music show spreads peace in Alexandria’s streets

Itinerant music show spreads peace in Alexandria’s streets

ALEXANDRIA — Misr Station in downtown Alexandria is not much to look at by the standards of the fading, crumbling…
‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic

‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic

Hassan Khan’s film “Blind Ambition” reminds me of high drama, westerns, myths, operas. But it’s only 46 minutes long and…
Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast

Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast

Archaeologists have reportedly uncovered one of the world’s oldest ports, dating back to the time of King Khufu, announced on…
DCAF picks of the week

DCAF picks of the week

The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival returns with a month-long program of dance and theater performances, film screenings from across the…
This week in 1958: An advocate of creative theater and free press dies

This week in 1958: An advocate of creative theater and free press dies

Fatma al-Youssef, also known as Rose al-Youssef, died on 10 April 1958,* leaving an unmatched legacy: that of a woman…
Syrian rapper DeeKay debuts at D-CAF in support of Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub

Syrian rapper DeeKay debuts at D-CAF in support of Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub

UPDATE: Only Syrian artists Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub will perform tonight at Sharazade Night Club as DeeKay was unable…
‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art

‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art

Amid the bleak backdrop of a revolution-riddled Egypt, a beacon of positivity shone on downtown Cairo Friday during the launch…
D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo

D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo

Two decades ago, the Nigerian film industry was non-existent; today, "Nollywood" produces more films a year than its American namesake…
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