The American University in Cairo The Photographic Gallery New Cairo Campus, Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, Plaza Level, Tel 02 2615 3318 “The Colorful Lure of India”, a photography exhibition by Egyptian photographer Boulos Isaac. The exhibition will feature a collection of photographs on the many facets of India's culture, customs, and landscapes. Isaac is specialized in monuments and artifacts photography since 2005. He is a photography instructor for hobbyists since 1995 and at Nikon School of Photography, Egypt. He has contributed in several projects with World monuments Fund, Musée Sans Frontières, The AUC Press and Saint Marc Foundation. He is the photographer of “The Treasures of Islamic Art in the Museums of Cairo” and “The Treasures of Coptic Art” published by AUC Press (16 October -17 November).
Artellewa Art Space 19 Mohamed Ali Al Eseary , Ard Al Lewa, Giza, Tel 012 88108880 An exhibition of photos of Artellewa recent artist-in residence Marion Arzel (25- 29 October).
Cairo Opera Complex Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek Palace of Arts “When Art Becomes Liberty: The Egyptian Surrealists (1938-1965)”,an international touring exhibition organized by Sharjah Art Foundation, the Ministry of Culture, Sector of Fine Arts and the American University in Cairo. The exhibitionfocuses on the evolution of the Egyptian Surrealist group and their relationship with their Western and international counterparts. It alsodocuments a pivotal chapter of modernism in Egypt that spans from the late 1930's to the early 1960's and highlights the multifaceted aspects of modernity and its global interconnectedness in the 20th century.More than 150 works have been brought together, many for the first time, including substantial loans from important Egyptian public and private collections that have never before been toured outside of the country(closing29 October).
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.
Contemporary Image Collective (CIC) 22 Abdel Khalek Tharwat St, 4th Floor, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 02 2396 4272 “The Contents of the Grocery Bag”, is Mohammed Allam's solo exhibition which is a multimedia installation that extends over the different rooms of our exhibition space. The installation is based on an extensive collection of video, text and sound materials that the artist filmed and collected throughout the past two years. It combines moving images with contemporary dance and choreography. The camera, maneuvered by the artist, engages with improvised dance performances by collaborators Mako Kubeck, Kae Kubo, Mona Gamil and Hussam Jaduo that Allam invited to work on the project with him (closing22 October).
Darb 1718 Kasr El Sham3 Street, Al Fakhareen, Old Cairo, near Mar Girgis Metro Station, Tel 02 2361 0511 “Sculpture Now,”a collective exhibition of sculpture in different materials, curated by artist Omar Tosson (1 October-30 November).
Duroub 4 Amrika Al-Latiniya St, Garden City, Tel 02 2796 2881/ 2794 7951 “Beautiful Egypt…Back to Landscape,”paintings by Ahmed Mounib (closing 17 October).
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. The Ninth Annual Traditional Crafts Festival sheds light this year on the African roots of the Egyptian identity. It will feature a traditional fashion show presenting 25 unique pieces produced by the Art and Life Centre, in addition to a miscellaneous exhibition showcases leather embroidery products and silver jewellery. On the sidelines of the festival, a number of art workshops and folk dance shows will be offered (16-20 October).
Hungarian Cultural Counsellor Office 13 Gawad Hosni St, Abdin, Downtown, second floor,Tel 02 2392 6692 “Budapest the City of Spas,”a tableau exhibition highlights why Budapest holds the title “City of Spas”since the year 1934, as it has more thermal and medicinal water springs than any other capital city in the world. There are 118 springs in Budapest, providing over 70 million liters of thermal water a day (closing13 October). “For Freedom and Independence,” an exhibition of photos organised on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 under the auspices of Ambassador of Hungary Dr. Péter Kveck and, the Hungarian Cultural Counsellor Renáta Kovács (opening 17 October, 7pm). Al Kahila 15 Al Batal Ahmed Abdel-Aziz St, Mohandiseen, Tel 02 3304 0791/ 0122 8647511 A solo exhibition of paintings byMohamed Damarawy(17-27 October).
Mr and Mrs Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum On the corner of Giza St and Kafur St, next to the State Council, Giza, Tel 02 3336 2921 Horizon One Hall “Back to the Factory,” an exhibition of paintings byFathi Afifi (closing18 October).
Mashrabia 8 Champollion St, Downtown, Tel 02 25784494/ 0100 1704554 “Anthology,”a solo exhibition by graffiti artist Keizer. Known for tackling global issues, oppression and social injustice, the anonymous artist brings back his uncompromising subversive thought, provoking art to Downtown, where his revolutionary art was born (16 October- 30 November).
Misr 4A Ibn Zankai St, from Hassan Sabri, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 0604 “Windows,” a solo exhibition of paintings byDina Al-Gharib (closing 20 October).
Museum of Modern Egyptian Art Cairo Opera House Grounds, Gezira, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 6667/65 Al-Bab Hall “Men from History,”a solo exhibition of paintings by Gamal Meleka (11-24 October).
Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 “A Dream”, painting by Wagih Yassa (9-25 October).
Safarkhan 6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291 “Alive Memory,” paintings by Ibrahim Khatab (10 October- 10 November).
The Shelter Art+Photography 3 Taha Hussein St, 1st floor of Al-Yamama Centre, Zamalek, Tel 02 2737 2589 “One Planet,” six photographers present their views of earth (14-28 October).
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 Oil paintings by Magi Atef (11-19 October). Word Hall Tiba (Thebes) Academy annual fine arts exhibition (11-19 October).
UBUNTU 20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223 “Life in Motion,”sculptures and 3D objects by the artist Nevine Farghaly (12-25 October).
