The American University in Cairo *The Photographic Gallery New Campus of the AUC, New Cairo, Gate 1 (visitor's entrance), Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, Plaza Level, Room P059, Tel 2615 3318 “Face Time: A Visual Legacy”, a group photographic exhibition includes over 40 portraits ranging from the 19th Century until the present. The photographs include Anwar Al-Sadat, Pope Shenouda III, Umm Kolthoum and Orson Welles among many others. Participating photographers are: Amr Abdallah, Félix Bonfils, Paola Crociani, Abdel-Fattah Eid, John Feeney, L. Fiorillo, Francis Frith, Barry Iverson, Ara Güler, Lehnert & Landrock, Jaime Mota, Ola Seif, Alfred Stieglitz, among others (Closing 29 November). *Sharjah Art Gallery AUC Centre for the Arts, New Cairo Campus, Tel 2615 1221 The AUC celebrates the life and work of Egyptian artist Ahmed Bassiony (1978-2011) with a large-scale memorial exhibition. It presents Bassiony's innovative work in interactive digital art, sound art and performance in addition to his influential work as an educator (Closing 20 November). The Art Lounge An annex to Al MASAR gallery, Behler's Mansion, 157b, 26 July St, ground floor, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8537/010 067 0705 “Masterpieces”, is the Art Lounge's premiere exhibition showcasing a selection of masterpieces by some of the gallery's finest late, modern & contemporary Egyptian artists who have marked milestones on the art's path as well as the works from different generations of the renowned Egyptian art movement (Closing 29 November). Ceramic and Traditional Handicrafts Centre 1 Al-Imam St, behind Amr bin El-Aas Mosque, Al-Fustat, Old Cairo. Tel 2364 3103 A permanent exhibition of the centre's ceramic, brass, jewellery and khayamiya products. Darb 1718 Kasr Al-Sham' St, Fustat, Old Cairo, behind the Hanging Church & Amr bin Al-Aas Mosque, next to Mar Girgis metro station. Tel 012 2192449/ 2361 0511 An exhibition presents Ahmed Bassiony's sound art, performance and new media installation projects from 2007 to 2011 (Closing 20 November). Duroub 4 Amrika Al-Latiniya St, Garden City, Tel 2796 2881/ 2794 7951 “Small Art Works”, a group exhibition features a galaxy of young and veteran artists honouring artist Wagih Yassa (18 November- 7 January). Extra 3 Al-Nessim St, corner of Montazah St, Zamalek, Tel 2735 6293 Paintings by Ahmed Ragab Sakr (Closing 29 November). Gezira Art Centre 1 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek. Tel 2737 3298 “Between Sky and Earth”, an exhibition by Italian artist Clodoveo Masciarelli (Closing 26 November). Grant 6 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin. Tel 2391 6769 “Expressionism of Moments”, an exhibition of paintings by Omar Al-Nagdi (Closing 24 November). Italian Cultural Institute 3 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek. Tel 2735 8791/5423 “Between Colours and Transparencies: Mosaics and Glasses”, by Ketty Abdel-Malek and Pisso Boutros Ghali (Opening 19 November). AL MASAR Behler's Mansion, 157b, 26 July St, ground floor, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8537/010 067 0705 “The Last Statement of a Revolutionary Artist”, a solo exhibition featuring the ‘x condition' collection produced post 1967 by pioneer late artist Mounir Canaan (1919-1999). The exhibition showcases his masterpieces from the 1960-90s (Closing 29 November). Mahmoud Mukhtar Cultural Centre Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum,5 Al-Tahrir St, across from the Cairo Opera House and next to Cairo Sporting Club, Tel 2735 1123 *Isis & Nahdat Masr Halls “The Egypt that I know”, paintings by Farid Fadel (Closing 19 November). Mashrabia 8 Champollion St, Downtown. Tel 25784494/Mob. 0100 1704554 “ASA7BY”, exhibition of paintings by Hany Rashed (15 November- 13 December). SAFARKHAN 6 Brazil St, Zamalek. Tel 2735 3314 “Vivid Memory”, paintings by Wael Darwish (Closing 30 November). Salama 36 Ahmed Oraby St, Mohandeseen, Tel 3346 3242 “My Steps”, paintings by Reda Abdel-Rahman (19-30 November). El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448, email: [email protected] *Earth Hall Caricature exhibition features Yasmine Al-Samra (Closing 19 November). *Word Hall An exhibition showcases khayamiya works inspired by the caricature of Hegazi (Closing 19 November). Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek. Tel 2736 7544 “Yes3ed Saba7ak” (Have A Good Morning), paintings by Abdel Aal Hassan (Closing 30 November). Townhouse 10 Nabarawy St, off Champollion St, Downtown. Tel 2576 8086. Daily exc Thur, 10am-2pm & 6pm-9pm; Fri, 6pm-9pm *Factory Space “Photo Cairo 5: more out of curiosity than conviction”, is a large-scale contemporary art project in Downtown Cairo presents an exhibition features artists: Mohamed Abdel Karim, David Degner, Ahmed Al Ghoneimy, Samir Al-Kordy, Saskia Holmkvist, Iman Issa, Hassan Khan, Basim Magdy, Elizabeth Price, André Romão, Ben Russell, Hanaa Safwat among others. Involving international and local, emerging and established artists, this exhibition explores the ability of art to trigger affective responses within the viewer (14 November- 17 December). World of Art 6, Road 77 C, Golf Area, Maadi, Tel 2359 4362 Paintings by Gamal Al-Segini (18 November- 31 December).
Zamalek Art gallery 11 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 2735 1240. Daily exc Fri 10.30am-9pm. “Artist's Journey”, paintings by Mariann Villadsen (15-25 November).
