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.
City of the Dead Cairo Necropolis, is an Islamic necropolis and cemetery below the Mokattam Hills in southeastern Cairo, Al-Darasa, Manshiyat Naser “SULTAN'S Fair,”highlights the work of traditional craftspeople, mostly those living and working in the City of the Dead, contemporary Egyptian and international artists, and not-for-profit organisations across historic Cairo who promote art and culture. The event is organised by ARCHiNOS Architecture in the Sultan Qaitbey area to bring together different communities in promotion of tangible and intangible heritage, introducing diverse art and cultures and providing access to culture and art for the unprivileged community. SULTAN'S Fair unveils works of Italian artist Paolo Peroni. He creatively explores how between the natural world and produced object, the human intermediary continuously self-develops. His art expresses an intense reflection and conveys intuitive concepts on the tensions between the individual, the group, and the external environment, and on urban development as a continuing need to destroy in order to rebuild. His residency is supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo (Friday 21 October, 4-8pm).
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 (closing 30 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. 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 (closing 20 October).
Helwan University Ismail Mohamed St, Zamalek “Buzz of Bristles,”a painting exhibition by artist Murugaraj Dhamodaran held under the auspices of HE. Ambassador of India to Egypt Sanjay Bhattacharyya. The artist, who is an Indian diplomat currently working as Third Secretary in Embassy of India, Cairo, displays 60 paintings. He is presenting his display under different categories as ‘Indian dance forms', ‘Dichotomy style' and ‘Story telling'. He has used acrylic, poster and pencils for the creation of his artworks (23-27 October).
Hungarian Cultural Counsellor Office 13 Gawad Hosni St, Abdin, Downtown, second floor,Tel 02 2392 6692 “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 (closing 25 October). Al Kahila 15 Al Batal Ahmed Abdel-Aziz St, Mohandiseen, Tel 02 3304 0791/ 0122 8647511 A solo exhibition of paintings byMohamed Damarawy(closing27 October).
Mashrabia 8 Champollion St, Downtown, Tel 02 25784494/ 0100 1704554 “Anthology,”a solo exhibition by graffiti artist Keizer (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 (closing 24 October).
Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 “A Dream”, painting by Wagih Yassa (closing25 October).
Russian Cultural Centre 127 Tahrir St, Dokki Metro Station, Giza, Tel 02 3760 6371 “Obsessive Creatures,” an exhibition of paintings by Amin Al-Serafi (27 October-3 November).
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 Egyptian and international photographers present their views of earth: Hisham Farouk Ibrahim, Jacques Bayol, Emmanuelle Stauble, Rafael Al-Maari. In addition , the gallery is re-showing six of the best Lehnert & Landrock photographs of the Nile (14 October-12 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 An exhibition of recycled handicrafts by Yossri Mohamed (21-29 October). Word Hall I Calligraphy exhibition by Samir Zaza (21-29 October). Word Hall II
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).
Zamalek Art gallery 11 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 1240 Venue I &Venue II “Art is my Life,” a retrospective exhibition number 74 for Gazbia Sirry (closing 7 November ).
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 “The RIBA President's Medals Award Exhibition 2015,” is organized by the BA, alongside the award ceremony of the Hassan Fathi Award for Architecture on 2 November 2016, in collaboration with the Royal Institute of British Architects. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) awards the RIBA President's Medals annually as a way to celebrate and promote excellence in the study of architecture, reward talent and encourage architectural debate worldwide. The exhibition showcases the winners and a selection of entries submitted to the 2015 awards. Over the last few years, the President's Medals exhibitions have toured to venues throughout the UK and also travelled internationally to Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Ireland, Lebanon, Malaysia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (26 October- 9 November).
