Culture
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…
Performing on the world’s smallest stage
December 28, 2011
Performing on the world’s smallest stage
One of our favorite childhood games was to wrap our bodies with old drapery and act like kings. But unlike…
To promote democracy, artist taps into power of Egyptian dialect
December 26, 2011
To promote democracy, artist taps into power of Egyptian dialect
Handbills, posters, stickers, anything that can hold an idea is being plastered on the graffiti-strewn walls of the Middle East’s…
Culture minister voices rejection of military, religious rule
December 25, 2011
Culture minister voices rejection of military, religious rule
Egypt's Culture Minister Shaker Abdel Hamid has said he refuses to allow Egypt to become a military or theocratic state,…