Culture
Mark Curtis: Britain and the Muslim Brotherhood
September 22, 2010
Mark Curtis: Britain and the Muslim Brotherhood
British journalist Mark Curtis's recently released book "Secret Affairs: Britain's Collusion with Radical Islam" tells the story of the West’s…
Cause for alarm: Fire safety at Egyptian theaters
September 22, 2010
Cause for alarm: Fire safety at Egyptian theaters
The Egyptian Theater House, along with the Egyptian Civil Defense force, in an effort to avoid the recurrence of tragic…
A personal collection with a personal connection
September 22, 2010
A personal collection with a personal connection
You can buy a house, but it is a hard job to create a home. The art of turning this…
Colors of Civilizations: A solo exhibit by Lotfi Abou Sariya
September 21, 2010
Colors of Civilizations: A solo exhibit by Lotfi Abou Sariya
East meets west in Lotfi Abou Sariya’s solo exhibit at the Picasso Art Gallery in Zamalek, where bold colors radiate…
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest
September 21, 2010
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest
“The Expendables,” which had its US release back in August and reached Egyptian cinemas earlier this month, managed to capture…
The final day of the Alex film festival: Social woes
September 20, 2010
The final day of the Alex film festival: Social woes
Like previous days, the final day of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries failed to attract a large number…
Zamalek Art Gallery: Masterpieces with Egyptian identities
September 19, 2010
Zamalek Art Gallery: Masterpieces with Egyptian identities
Showcasing both paintings and sculptures in vibrant colors, the Zamalek Art Gallery’s eighth Masterpieces exhibit attests to the versatile nature…
Alex Film Festival day four : On different paths, ‘forgottens ones’ and potato salads
September 18, 2010
Alex Film Festival day four : On different paths, ‘forgottens ones’ and potato salads
Day four of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries was—much like the featured films—a low-key affair. As usual, jury…
Kan Ya Makan: The colors and ashes of Souq al-Gomaa
September 18, 2010
Kan Ya Makan: The colors and ashes of Souq al-Gomaa
Finding beauty in the corners of the popular souq al-gomaa (Friday market), and mourning its destruction in a fire last…
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues
September 17, 2010
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues
The Alexandria film festival is into its second day. On Thursday, 16 September, the Green Plaza screens, which are showing…