Culture
Egypt’s Museums VI: The Pharaonic Village
November 3, 2010
Egypt’s Museums VI: The Pharaonic Village
In 1984, a renowned papyrus maker, Hussam Ragab, opened the world’s first living museum, the Pharaonic Village on the island…
Bands to Watch: Kaza Mada
November 3, 2010
Bands to Watch: Kaza Mada
Halfway through their rollicking Monday night performance at the Cairo Jazz Club, two things became immediately obvious about Kaza Mada.…
Independent Egyptian films win awards abroad
November 2, 2010
Independent Egyptian films win awards abroad
Last Sunday was a good day for Egyptian cinema as two low-budget Egyptian movies, "Microphone" and "Hawi" (The Juggler) received…
Giuseppe Fanfoni’s ‘Visual Arts and Restoration’
November 2, 2010
Giuseppe Fanfoni’s ‘Visual Arts and Restoration’
Visual Arts and Restoration, currently on display at the Italian Institute of Culture, is a complex exhibition that chronicles the…
The Human Body: Representations and limitations
November 1, 2010
The Human Body: Representations and limitations
The Human Body Exhibition: Contemporary Vision that opened last Tuesday at the Palace of Arts in Zamalek--one of the country’s…
The Sharjah Book Fair: Dar Al Shorouk wins a prize and Youssef Ziedan stirs debate
November 1, 2010
The Sharjah Book Fair: Dar Al Shorouk wins a prize and Youssef Ziedan stirs debate
The Sharjah International Book Fair—the region’s second-largest after Cairo—is an event under construction. Just a few years ago, it was…
3 dimensions of gore: Halloween horror movies
October 31, 2010
3 dimensions of gore: Halloween horror movies
Halloween is the day for demons, for ghosts and witches, pirates and crazy outfits, smashing parties and, most importantly, midnight…
Unleash your creativity through candle making
October 31, 2010
Unleash your creativity through candle making
Diwan bookstore this October hosted a candle making workshop in its Heliopolis branch. In the five-day workshop, participants were taught…
Fairouz 2010: The voice of the stars
October 30, 2010
Fairouz 2010: The voice of the stars
Egyptian fans of the Lebanese music star Fairouz might be wondering why her latest album, Eih, Fi Amal (Yes, There…
Chic et Pratique brings a twist to furniture industry
October 30, 2010
Chic et Pratique brings a twist to furniture industry
Chic et Pratique(CP) is a distinguished modern furniture store located in Mohandessin, that is supremely capable of revitalizing the décor…