Culture
As Cairo Book Fair closes, publishers reflect on their experience in a ‘revolutionary’ fair
February 7, 2012
As Cairo Book Fair closes, publishers reflect on their experience in a ‘revolutionary’ fair
From the outset, the 43rd Cairo International Book Fair was surrounded by controversy. The government called for postponing it due…
In Cairo, ‘Oscar and the Lady in Pink’ reflects on revolution
February 6, 2012
In Cairo, ‘Oscar and the Lady in Pink’ reflects on revolution
“I am 10 years old, I am Oscar,” begins the first letter of this play of letters. “I didn't know…
A walk through the Cairo Book Fair
February 5, 2012
A walk through the Cairo Book Fair
There is an ad-hoc quality to this year's Cairo International Book Fair, as if it had been thrown together…
Living a historical moment in “Time of the Shadow”
February 4, 2012
Living a historical moment in “Time of the Shadow”
The world is plunged into darkness. Confusion reigns. Five characters, three men and two women, wander blindly, bumping into one…
Egyptian film star sentenced for insulting Islam
February 2, 2012
Egyptian film star sentenced for insulting Islam
The Arab world's most famous comic actor, Adel Imam, has received a three-month jail sentence for insulting Islam in films…
‘The Ultras Book’: Ethnography of an unusual crowd
February 2, 2012
‘The Ultras Book’: Ethnography of an unusual crowd
The violent clashes on Wednesday after a football game between the Ahly and Masry teams in Port Said have brought…
Album review: Machine Eat Man’s ‘Nothing New, Copycat Country’
February 1, 2012
Album review: Machine Eat Man’s ‘Nothing New, Copycat Country’
Any disaster movie worth its body count needs an alarming score to complement the onscreen carnage and convince audiences that…
Egypt’s museums: The Table Museum offers an intimate space for art
February 1, 2012
Egypt’s museums: The Table Museum offers an intimate space for art
A “museum” has been set up by an international group of four people — one of whom is Egypt Independent’s…
Bahgory’s timeless revolution
January 31, 2012
Bahgory’s timeless revolution
Everything about George Bahgory recalls a lost time. The renowned Egyptian painter and caricaturist (sometimes referred to as the “Grandaddy…
In other words: Spotlight on Banipal Prize awardee Barbara Romaine
January 31, 2012
In other words: Spotlight on Banipal Prize awardee Barbara Romaine
Next week, the winners of the annual Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation will be celebrated in London. When the…