Culture
A year in review: Revolutionary graffiti continues
January 4, 2012
A year in review: Revolutionary graffiti continues
As a means of popular expression, graffiti and street art have served to reflect the ongoing spirit of the 25…
Cairo International Book Fair to open 22 January
January 4, 2012
Cairo International Book Fair to open 22 January
The Cairo International Book Fair will open on 22 January and end on 7 February, the Egyptian Publishers Association (EPA)…
An exhibition in Zamalek remembers Hassan Fathy
January 3, 2012
An exhibition in Zamalek remembers Hassan Fathy
An exhibition of the work of renowned Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy is currently on display at the Gezira Art Center…
Temporary headquarters chosen for Scientific Institute
January 2, 2012
Temporary headquarters chosen for Scientific Institute
The Egyptian Scientific Institute will be temporarily relocated to Beit al-Sennary in Cairo's Sayeda Zeinab district until the original building…
‘Reflections on Islamic Art’: A new way to talk about Islam, and art
January 2, 2012
‘Reflections on Islamic Art’: A new way to talk about Islam, and art
“Reflections on Islamic Art,” edited by Ahdaf Soueif, appears at a time when Islamic art is surging back into fashion.…
Treat your wall with a personal touch
January 1, 2012
Treat your wall with a personal touch
Who says that walls can’t talk? Actually, your wall decor can tell much about your tastes, interests and lifestyle. But…
Dance, revolution, dance!
January 1, 2012
Dance, revolution, dance!
Like most of us, Mohamed Saad did not see the revolution coming. The actor, known for his inexplicably popular…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve ‘in memoriam… in revolt’
December 31, 2011
Celebrate New Year’s Eve ‘in memoriam… in revolt’
Whether you’ve already made your plans for New Year’s Eve or you’re still looking for an inspiring way to end…
A year in review: The good, the bad and the ugly
December 30, 2011
A year in review: The good, the bad and the ugly
2011 has been eventful, inspiring, and sometimes depressing. The following critics’ picks try to capture the conflicting emotions of the year.…
A year in review: When history becomes art
December 29, 2011
A year in review: When history becomes art
In today’s interconnected world, every human sitting at a computer or walking around with a smart phone can tweet and…