Culture
Mr. Romance: Restless clutter
December 4, 2009
Mr. Romance: Restless clutter
In the universe of producer Mohamed El Sobky's movies characters slap each other for no discernible reason and the slightest…
The human body: Of grace and despair
December 3, 2009
The human body: Of grace and despair
Il Corpus Homanus,” the latest exhibition at Al-massar gallary, features the work of seven artists centered on the theme of…
Street life and foregone times: An artist reflects
December 3, 2009
Street life and foregone times: An artist reflects
"As I finished my seven-hour shift at the factory, I started to plan my evening. Should I go see a…
Eid cinema-goers defy flu fears
December 1, 2009
Eid cinema-goers defy flu fears
With box office takings nudging four million a day during Eid - more than the total profits made over the…
Should we hold “the copy” responsible?
December 1, 2009
Should we hold “the copy” responsible?
The debate around intellectual property (IP) rights in Egypt is getting more radically polarized between corporations calling for enforcement and…
Ragoul el-Awatef
November 28, 2009
Ragoul el-Awatef
Abdou Gobeir belongs to the seventies' generation of novelists and short-story writers. Since the publication of his first collection of during…
Martin Lindstrom and the secrets of ‘Buy-ology’
November 25, 2009
Martin Lindstrom and the secrets of ‘Buy-ology’
With a bestselling book on the market that cost him US$7 million to produce, Martin Lindstrom was met by relatively…
Safinet Noah
November 25, 2009
Safinet Noah
Khaled el-Khamisi's first book "Taxi" achieved immense popularity and was printed in many editions. With its lucid style and in-depth…
Tribute to Margo Veillon
November 25, 2009
Tribute to Margo Veillon
On Sunday 23 November, the American University in Cairo dedicated an art gallery to honor the memory of prominent artist…
Types of Zar
November 25, 2009
Types of Zar
A description of Zar ceremonies and the psychological, physical, social, economic, and aesthetic aspects of the Zar ritual.Source: extracts…