Art Talks Cairo 8 Al-Kamel Mohamed St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 3948 “The Sweetest Haven,” in this exhibitionof paintings veteran sculptorAdam Heneinchose to exhibit with 39-year old midcareer surrealist painter Bahaa Amer. Where there is flux, Amer searches for continuity in that together with Henein, he has found a haven, a place of safety or refuge, in Mother Nature (closing 16 September).
Cairo Opera Complex Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek Al-Hanager Arts Centre Tel 02 2735 6861 Adam Henein Hall “Thoughts and Meditations,” a duo exhibition of oil paintings by Mohamed Gamal and wood carving by Maher Khalaf, to be opened by their mentor esteemed artist Farid Fadel (1-6 September). Donzi Art Academy presents an exhibition by artist Donia Al-Husseini (opening 16 September).
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.
Al-Ghouri Caravansary Imam Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Moaiz St with Al-Azhar, Tel 02 2514 7475 Permanent exhibition of the handicraft centre's products, including pottery, brass artworks and jewellery.
Al Kahila 15 Al Batal Ahmed Abdel-Aziz St, Mohandiseen, Tel 02 3304 0791/ 0122 8647511 “Aroosa Waraq (Paper Doll),”an exhibition of paintings by artist Nagat Farouq (26 September- 6 October).
Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 “The Spirit of Places,” a solo exhibition of paintings by Reda Abdel-Salam (18 September- 5 October).
Salama 36 Ahmed Oraby St, Mohandeseen, Tel 02 3346 3242 “Art for All,” a group exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Abdel-Nasr Sheha, Omar Al-Nagdi, Mustafa Rahma, Fathi Afifi, Esmat Dawastashy, Mervat Refaat and Neven Al-Sisi (runs to the end of September).
El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Earth & Word Hall A miscellaneous exhibition of drawing with charcoal, pastel and pencil by Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Mehi (closing 29 August). Earth & Word Hall I and II The Fifth Creators Gathering presentsa miscellaneous exhibition(closing 29 August).
The Shelter Art+Photography 3 Taha Hussein St, 1st floor of Al-Yamama Centre, Zamalek, Tel 02 2737 2589 Photographs from the gallery's private collection are on permanent show, as well as some images from previous exhibitions.
Al Mashrabia 80 Mohieddin Abul Ezz St, infront of the Shooting Club Gate 3, Dokki, Tel 02 3335 7507 Medrar 7 Gamal Al-Din Abu El-Mahassen Street, 1st Floor, Garden City, Tel 02 2795 7714 SOMA art 4 Maraashli St, Zamalek,2nd floor, apartment 4, Zamalek, Tel 0122 24292921 Roznama is a periodical competition and exhibition for contemporary visual art by young Egyptians, organized by Medrar for Contemporary Arts. The competition's objective is to encourage creative contemporary art works, which are different from the classical forms taught at art academies. This is achieved through providing a space for experimentation, research, and mixed media and multimedia production. Roznama also takes interest in traditional art forms, such as painting, sculpting, and avant-garde photography. Roznama aspires to become a platform that presents distinguished art works, introducing artists from Egypt and supporting them by all possible means.Artists: Ahmed Mohsen, Ahmed Shawky, Ahmed Sorour, Ahmed Tawfiq, Amany Nabil, Amira Al Badry, Dalia Al Rashidi, Ibrahim Elmoly, Eman Hamdy, Esraa Al-Feky, Hadeer Omar, Hana Al-Beblawy, Hashem L Kelesh, Hend Moaaz, Maged Al- Sokkary, Mahmoud Al-Attar, Malak Yacout, Mariam Salem, Sara Younis, Shadwa Ali, Shady Moustafa, Sherif Hosni, Wessam Quraish, Zeina Medwar among others (4 September -5 October). Zamalek Art gallery 11 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 1240 Venue I & Venue II “Masterpieces XV,” the gallery's annual summer collective exhibition showcases around 70 exclusive paintings and sculptures for a number of prominent established artists as well as younger promising talents (closing 30 September).
