Aisha Fahmy Palace 1 Aziz Abaza St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8211 The Complex of Arts “Treasures of Our Art Museums 5”, an exquisite exhibition showcases a selection of paintings and sculpture by European artists such as Paul Gauguin, Rodin, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Edgar Degas (extended until 30 November).
The Art's Hub F313-1, the Courtyard Mall, District 12, Sheikh Zayed, open daily from 12 to 9pm except Sundays, Tel 012 04605112 “Art in The Kaleidoscopic City” group exhibition brings together paintings, drawings and sculptures by twenty of the most prominent contemporary artists in Cairo today, curated by artist Lina Osama. It represents different generations, ideologies and artistic backgrounds. The newly opened Arts' Hub is a multi-platform art space which offers an online platform www.the-arts-hub.com and showroom gallery which provides a unique exhibition space. The gallery mission is to be a place of experience and inspiration, through art collections and exhibitions (15-30 November).
Cairo Opera Complex Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek Salah Taher gallery Tel 02 2739 0132/0144 A miscellaneous exhibition by students of the Faculty of Art Education (closing 28 November). Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery Oil paintings by Abdel-Nasser Al-Saadany (closing 29 November).
Ceramic and Traditional Handicrafts Centre 1 Al-Imam St, behind Amr bin Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Fustat, Old Cairo, Tel 02 2364 3103 A permanent exhibition of the centre's ceramic, brass, jewellery and khayameya products.
Cordoba 3A, Degla St, off Furat St, Mohandessein, Tel 01111 665868 “Small Art Works”, a group show displays 300 artworks by 100 artists (7 November-30 December).
Dai 14 Alahrar St, off Albatal Ahmed Abdel-Aziz, Mohandeseen, Tel 02 3365 8028 “After Corona”, a group miscellaneous exhibition showcases artworks representing different art genres such as sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramic, poetry, and music that have been produced during Covid-19 quarantine time (28 November-18 December).
Easel and Camera Contemporary art gallery Dreamland Golf Club, Hilton Pyramids Golf, Al Wahat Road, 6th of October, 01091267165/01001834449 “Out Loud: No More Boring Art!!” is an open-air group exhibition of artworks by Egyptian artists, as well as two Middle Eastern sculptors: Bassam Kyrillos (Lebanon) and Ali Nouri (Iraq). Egyptian artists include well-known sculptors such as Adam Henein, Abdel-Aziz Saab, Al Sayed Abdu Sleem, Reda Abdel-Salam. Other artists include Mohamed Abla (painting), Abdel-Maguid Ismail (sculpture), Abdel-Rahman Al-Sayed (sculpture), Ahmed Barakat (photography) (closing 30 November).
Gezira Arts Centre 1 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2737 3298/96 The 5th edition of White and Black Salon for miniatures (closing 26 November).
Al-Ghouri Caravansary Imam Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St with Al-Azhar, Tel 02 2514 7475 Permanent exhibition of the handicraft centre's products, including pottery, brass artworks and jewellery.
Italian/Egyptian Centre for Restoration and Antiquities (CIERA) 31 Al Suyuffeya St, Al Helmeya, Cairo, visitors are welcomed by appointments so contact the manager Mr. Salah Ramadan 0100 8716067 Architectural complex of the Mevlevi Dervish “Samaa Khana, Restorations and Restorers” permanent exhibition of the activities of the working/formation sites for the restoration and recovery of the monuments. Visitors are welcomed during the opening hours determined by the Ministry of Antiquities.
Magdoub Design Studio 21 Ismail Mohamed St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2737 0778 “Neurotransmitters”, paintings by Asmaa Elnawawy (15 November-10 December).
Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art 10 and 15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Tel 02 25784494 “My Favorite Things 5”, an all-girl group exhibition showcases works by established, emerging artists and art students chosen from a call for participation. The show started out as an attempt to create a visual platform to promote young Egypt-based female artists. This year's exhibition gathers together original and contrasting works that all share a common intimacy and a symbolic language open to interpretation, as well as the ability to encompass different dimensions and realities. Participating artists: Afrodite El Seesy, Alaa Ayman, Amani Nabil, Amina Kaddous, Anwaar Ahmed, Dana El-Sheikh, Hala Abu Shady, Reham El-Adawi, Sara Younes, Marwa Saad, Mona Essameddin, Randa Ismail, Rania El Halim, Rania Ezzat, Rawan Abbas, Roshan El-Qurashi, Sara Ayman, Sara Salem, Shadoo El Rakhawy (31 October- 3 December).
Misr 4A Ibn Zankai St, from Hassan Sabri, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 0604 “Free Devastation”, show of paintings by Islam Zaher (22 November-31 December).
Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 Hall I “Reflections” exhibition of paintings by Britt Boutros Ghali (21 November- 10 December).
Saad Zaghloul Cultural Centre 2 Saad Zaghloul Street next to Saad Zaghloul Cemetery, Al-Mounira, Tel 02 2795 6864 A retrospective exhibition of paintings by artist Hassan Al-Aasar (closing 28 November).
Safarkhan 6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 7016 9291 Safarkhan continues its tradition of communicating with you an exciting artistic year 2020-2021 full of new undiscovered talents as well as reviving old masters (closing 29 November).
El-Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Earth Hall Paintings by Alaa Mohamed (closing 29 November).
SOMA art 14 Maraashli St, Zamalek, 2nd floor, apartment 4, Zamalek, Tel 0122 2429292 “90 Days in the Studio”, paintings by Hany Rashed (1 November - 7 December).
TAM.Gallery Km 28,Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Abu Rawash, Giza-Egypt, 0100 0773860 TAM.Gallery presents the 6th edition of its Cairo Art Fair. It is the largest and most exciting art exhibition of contemporary art in Egypt where over 140 artists are participating with more than 1500 artworks. Many new artists will be taking this CAF edition by storm and the gallery's roster of artists are coming in with spectacular new collections created just for Cairo Art Fair. Showcasing well-established artists alongside upcoming stars has always been one of the gallery's unique strategies to present an honest reflection of today's Egyptian art scene. The artwork will periodically change throughout the duration of the show (4 December-31 January 2021).
ZAGpick F8, Strip Mall-Sodic, Waslet Dahshour Road, Beverly Hills, Sheikh Zayed, 6th of October, Tel 02 38863961/0111 2304440 Exhibition of paintings by Ibrahim El-Tanbouli (14 November-2 December).
Zamalek Art gallery 11 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 1240 Venue I “Ideologies” latest collection of sculptures by Nathan Doss (closing 30 November). Venue II “The Cherry”, paintings by Mostafa Rabie (closing 30 November).
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Archeological Museum A permanent exhibition on the results of the Archaeological Mission of the University of Turin in Nelson Island.
*A version of this article appears in print in the 26 November, 2020 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
