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 (closing 9 May).
Cairo Opera Complex Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek Salah Taher gallery Tel 02 2739 0132/0144 Oil paintings by Motia'a Al-Jumeily from Iraq (15-21 May). Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery A collective miscellaneous exhibition (15-21 May). Palace of Arts Etegah Hall “Vanishing”, metal artworks by Mona Omar (closing 11 May).
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.
Ebdaa 23 B Ismail Mohamed St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 6239/0100 2155702 Paintings and drawings by the staff members of the Faculty of Art Education, Helwan University (closing 4 May).
French Cultural Institute Madrasset Al-Huquq Al Frinseya St, Mounira, Tel 02 2791 5800 “The Scientific Discovery in Africa: The Nanotechnology in Egypt”, an exhibition on the recent development in the field of scientific research in Egypt specifically the field of Nanotechnology. The opening is followed by a discussion in French with simultaneous interpreting into Arabic (closing 30 June).
Gezira Arts Centre 1 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2737 3298/96 “The Plate”, a group exhibition of ceramics (closing 9 May).
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).
Magdoub Design Studio 21 Ismail Mohamed St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2737 0778 “Sway, Art You Can Wear”, art exhibition and fashion show by designer and contemporary artist Somaya Bahy Eldin. A unique show focuses on the relation between fluid art and fashion (closing 5 May).
Mahmoud Mokhtar Culture Centre 5 Tahrir St, beside Cairo Sporting Club, Tel 02 2735 1123 Isis Hall & Nahdat Misr Hall A group exhibition of paintings by the staff members of Al-Fayoum Faculty of Art Education (closing 5 May).
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 “Once Upon a Time in Eden”, paintings by Khaled Hafez (closing 7 May).
Mashrabia 15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Tel 02 25750353, Daily except Fridays from 11am to 9pm “Menawwareen 2”, light installations by artists Afrodite W. Elseesy, Alia Bassioni, Heba Abu El Ella, Jean-Luc Marchina, Xavier Puigmartí. It is the second edition of Menawwareen - previously part of Noubar project (2004) - a group exhibition exploring and experimenting with, as the title suggests, the notion of light. The figurative and abstract compositions of five artists, Egyptians and foreigners, using simple materials such as paper, glass, copper and wood, recall the tradition of lanterns, strung up in the city squares and across the streets during the festivity, and recreate the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan (4- 30 May).
Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 “Variations”, paintings by Wageeh Wahba (closing 4 May).
Safarkhan 6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291 Paintings by Karim Abdel-Malak (closing 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 (continues until the end of the season).
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) AUC Tahrir Square Future and Legacy Galleries “Ocean”, paintings by Israa El-Naggar (closing 14 May). Margo Veillon Gallery Portrait painter Omar El Fayoumi combines the Fayoum style of painting, the modern term for a type of realistic portrait painted on wood and attached to mummies from Roman Egypt, with modern painting techniques and colours. His portraits have an ancient, soulful look yet are set in modern settings such as cafes and coffee houses. They take you straight to the heart of Egypt (closing 14 May).
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 (closing 4 May). First Floor “Behind the Form”, paintings by Said Abu-Raya (closing 4 May).
