Culture
A century of Middle Eastern history: Gilbert Sinoué’s ‘Le Souffle du Jasmin’
October 28, 2010
A century of Middle Eastern history: Gilbert Sinoué’s ‘Le Souffle du Jasmin’
Le Souffle du Jasmin (The Breath of the Jasmine) is Egyptian novelist Gilbert Sinoué latest literary work. The book constitutes…
Egypt’s Museums V: Introducing the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art
October 27, 2010
Egypt’s Museums V: Introducing the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art
Located in a neo-Islamic architectural masterpiece dubbed al-Saraya al-Koubra (The Great Palace) on the grounds of the Cairo Opera House,…
Algerian author stripped of Emirati award over plagiarism accusations
October 26, 2010
Algerian author stripped of Emirati award over plagiarism accusations
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award on Tuesday announced it is stripping the 2009-2010 winner of the literature section of his…
Hiwar: Art in conversation
October 26, 2010
Hiwar: Art in conversation
Visitors should be glad to know that the Hiwar (Dialogue) group exhibition at Darb 1718 is not just another attempt…
Dreams and realities: Burcu Bilgiç’s ‘Daydreamers’
October 25, 2010
Dreams and realities: Burcu Bilgiç’s ‘Daydreamers’
I want to be an astronaut, an artist, a marine biologist, the president. I want to travel around to see…
International Circus Festival: The clowns leave Cairo
October 25, 2010
International Circus Festival: The clowns leave Cairo
It’s over, folks. Red noses are packed, juggling balls are back in their boxes, shapeless hats are folded and kilos…
Following the Paper Trail
October 22, 2010
Following the Paper Trail
Donald Duck is about to lose his temper. After following Tintin around downtown Cairo all afternoon, he’s now convinced that…
Fire of Anatolia: Turkish dance takes over Egypt
October 21, 2010
Fire of Anatolia: Turkish dance takes over Egypt
The Turkish dance troupe the Fire of Anatolia has just completed its fifth run at the Cairo Opera House, but…