The American University in Cairo New Cairo Campus, Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, Plaza Level, Tel 02 2615 3318 The Photographic Gallery “The Golden Era: Egypt in the World Cup”, a photography show by Egyptian photographer Ahmed Kadry. The photographer takes us along his journey in which he accompanied the Egyptian national team from the preparation camps until the World Cup dream in 2018. A selection of his best pictures, stars in the national team as well as international legendary players, taken throughout this trip will be on display at the gallery (10 April - 9 May).
The American University in Cairo New Cairo Campus Sharjah Art Gallery “In Conversation”, a group show including works by Noor Abuarafeh, Nada Elkalaawy, Rania Fouad, Mona Marzouk, Lina Osama, Hend Samir, and Aya Tarek (7-20 April).
Art Corner 12 Sayed Al-Bakri St, from Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 0122 2760212 Paintings by artist Adel Thabet (closing 17 April).
Arcade 25 Orabi St., off Port Said, Maadi, Tel 010 19222220 “Hunting, Nostalgic, with Echo” a duo exhibition of paintings by Omar Gabr and Khoshoua El-Gohary (closing 25 April).
The Arts-Mart Km 28,Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, before Dandy Mall and behind Total Petrol Station, Cairo, Tel 0100 0773860 “Artists of Tomorrow”, annual exhibition is held for the 5th consecutive year by the gallery in which a selection of emerging talents showcase their works as the most promising artists of the year and the ones to invest in now. Participating artists are Mohamed El Damarawy(2015), Lina Mowafy (2015), Amani Moussa (2018), Aya El Fallah (2015), Mohamed El-Sharkawy (2015), Omar Abdel-Zaher (2015), Klay Kassem (2016), Mohamed Sabry (2016), Dina Fadel (2016), Joseph El-Deweiry, Therese Antoine and many more (4-27 April).
Cairo Opera Complex Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek Salah Taher gallery Tel 02 2739 0132/0144 Oil paintings by Ahmed Abdel-Hamid (11- 17 April). Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery Oil paintings by Doaa Mahmoud (11- 17 April).
The Capital 11 Youssef Kamel (Al-Gezira Al Wosta) St, Zamalek, Tel 010 25161678/01155262146/01207191333 “Ten Years of Art in Haram City”, a collective exhibition by a number of artists such as Emad Ibrahim, Tarek Al-Komy, Mohamed Ellaban, Omar Tousson, Klay Kassem, Mohamed Banawy (7-21 April).
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.
Darb 1718 Kasr El Shamaa St, Al Fakhareen, Old Cairo, near Mar Girgis Metro Station, Tel 02 2741 3053/ 0109 3766188 “Le Printemps Des Artistes”, as a means to support children in the streets, this group exhibition helped by the Samu Social features a number of unique artists including among others Shahira Morsi, Sayed Waked, Mostafa Rabie, Sara El-Samman, Mehri Khalil and Maged Mekhail (11, 12,13April, 10am-6pm).
Gezira Arts Centre 1 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2737 3298/96 Ahmed Sabri Hall Paintings by Osama Hamza (closing 14 April). Al-Hussein Fawzi Hall Jewellery by Nagwa Mahdi (closing 14 April). Kamal Khalifa Hall Paintings by Dina Abdel-Nabi (closing 14 April). Ragheb Ayad Hall Artworks by Samir Saadeddin (closing 14 April).
Grant 6 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2391 6769 A group exhibition of masterpieces by late and contemporary artists (continues through the end of the season).
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.
Italian Cultural Institute 3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791 “FarneCairo”, permanent exhibition of contemporary art at the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo. Works of art by Stefania Fabrizi, Giovanni Casellato, Giulio Turcato, Paolo Peroni, Clodoveo Masciarelli, Ragheb Agad, Abdel-Hafiz Farghali and others (open during office hours).
Khan Al Maghraby 18 Al-Mansour Mohamed St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 3349/01000 694940 “Egyptian Tales”, paintings by Omar Abdel-Zaher (closing 17 April).
Marakez Office 6 Al-Sheikh Al Marsafi, Zamalek “A Place to Belong”, a group show organised by Motion Art Gallery features works by the likes of Islam Ebada, Adham Badawy, Ahmed Shaaban, Layla Hassan, Mona Heikal, Maged Mekhail, Mohamed Abla, Neamat Al-Diwany and many more (opens Thursday 11 April, 7pm, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 April (11am-10pm).
Mashrabia 15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Tel 02 25750353, Daily except Fridays from 11am to 9pm “Roznama 7th”, Roznama is a periodical competition and exhibition for contemporary visual art, organized by Medrar for Contemporary Art, whose intent is to function as an art and cultural incubator to nurturing the growth of artists, to boost their technical capabilities, and spread their artworks. After last year's intermission, Roznama 7th breaks new ground showcasing 56 young artists developing new and experimental media arts practices to give birth to a unique artistic and cultural experience. Roznama is a periodical competition and exhibition for contemporary visual art by young Egyptians. This year, Roznama received over four hundred applications, the largest submission count to date. Out of the works, 56 were selected to be exhibited across three primary art spaces across downtown Cairo: Medrar for Contemporary Art, Townhouse Gallery, and Mashrabia Gallery (Annex). The works selected traverse an array of mediums, themes, and concepts, resulting in an exceptionally varied exhibition. Participants are comprised of diverse backgrounds, including mid-career professional artists, students, and novices. The works on display offer a glimpse into the broad range of artistic production taking place in Cairo today. The exhibition, curated by Mohamed Allam and Mariam Elnozahy, is supported by the British Council and the French Institute in Cairo (3-30 April).
Misr 4A Ibn Zankai St, from Hassan Sabri, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 0604 “Enchantment”, by Alsayed Abdou Sleem (31 March- 18 April).
Palm Central Palm Hills, 6 October City “Figurative Encounters”, a duo exhibition by painter Salah Taher and sculptor Ahmed Askalany. Enjoy a dialogue between these two artists and witness a special collection from Taher's work on display for the first time ever. The exhibition showcases different interpretations of figures by artists that have mastered the two mediums of painting and sculpting (10-20 April).
Safarkhan 6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291 Paintings by Karim Abdel-Malak (11 April-3 May).
Salama 36 Ahmed Oraby St, Mohandeseen, Tel 02 3346 3242 “Art for All”, the gallery annual group exhibition features art pieces by the likes of Seif Wanly and Adham Wanly, Essmat Dawestashi, Georges Bahgory, Nagwa El-Ashri and Effat Hosni (1 April until the end of the season).
Talaat Harb Cultural Centre Al-Sayyeda Nafissa St, Zeinhom area, Tel 02 2362 2647/ 2362 8174 “The World of Funny Animals”, a caricature exhibition by Fawzi Morsi (3-10 April).
UBUNTU 20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223 Ground Floor “The Sum of All Parts”, paintings by Maie Yanni and Adel Haroun, curated by Maie Yanni (10 April- 4 May). First Floor “Behind the Form”, paintings by Said Abu-Raya (10 April- 4 May).
Zamalek Art gallery 11 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 1240 Paintings by Mostafa Abdel-Moa'ty (7-30 April).
