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 “Alif: Ebru the Art of Painting on Water” a thrilling exhibition by Ebru master Hikmet Barutcugil. Ebru, the art of marbling paper, is one of the oldest Turkish arts. It is the art of creating colorful patterns on the surface of water, which are then transferred on to paper (Closing 23 January).
Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 2514 2581 “A Look of Art”, a group miscellaneous exhibition showcases drawings, oil, pastel and charcoal paintings, photography and caricature created by 37 artists (Closing 10 January).
Cairo Opera Complex Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek *Salah Taher gallery Tel 2739 0132/0144 Oil paintings by Hamdi Abdallah (Closing 11 January). *Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery A miscellaneous exhibition by Mahmoud Maraai (Closing 13 January).
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 “Mashrou3 Hagar: (Art Empowers!)”, itinerant art exhibition. Mashrou3 Hagar is a dynamic artistic program co-funded by the European Union and Darb 1718. The project aims at fostering the emergence of the post January 25 generation of visual artists by providing means and expertise to enhance their freedom of expression on Egyptian women's issues. Among the participating artists: Abdel Rahman Nached, Ahmed Refaat, Akram Abdel Aziz, Amr Asaad, Dina Rihan, Hady Borey, Hala Sharouny, Khadiga Mustafa and Mohamed Saad(10 January-25 February).
Extra 3 Al-Nessim St, corner of Montazah St, Zamalek, Tel 2735 6293 “Faces”, the 22nd exhibition of the one shot artists (10-31 January).
Gezira Art Centre 1 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek. Tel 2737 3298 *Ahmed Sabri Hall Paintings by Mustafa Al-Razzaz (9-21 January). *El-Hussein Fawzi Hall Ceramic works byFarouk Ibrahim (9-21 January). *Ragheb Ayad Hall Sculptures by Hani Faisal (9-21January). *Kamal Khalifa Hall Mixed media by Ahmed Al-Shaaer (9-21 January).
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 “Revolutionary Paintings”, paintings by Walid Ebeid and “Islamiat”, exhibition of paintings by Sherif Reda (13-30 January).
Mashrabia 8 Champollion St, Downtown. Tel 25784494/Mob. 0100 1704554 “Takeoff…..Landing?”, paintings by Hisham Al-Zeiny. In this exhibition, he examines the imaginary scenario of an urgent trip undertaken by our national aviation, in which Egypt Air announces its unscheduled emergency Flight No. Jan 25 heroically attempting to head for democracy..or better still “demo-crazy.” (Closing 20 January). SAFARKHAN 6 Brazil St, Zamalek. Tel 2735 3314 “A Life in Struggle”, paintings by Ingy Aflaton (1926-1989) (10 January- 2 February).
El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448, www.culturewheel.com *Earth & Word Halls The Culturewheel 10th Photography Competition (11-19 January).
