I didn't used to be a fan of Nermine Hammam's earlier work, but recently I've fallen in love with it. It's time to pay it its dues. To those who have not yet been to her exhibit at Safar Khan Gallery in Zamalek, rush to it now.
Hammam has (...)
Currently showing at Misr Gallery in Zamalek is the much anticipated, hugely buzzed about exhibit “Tank Girl” by Nadine Hammam. Art lovers were looking forward to the usually controversial works of Hammam, particularly in light of the liberal versus (...)
Currently showing at the Zamalek Art Gallery is an exhibition that humbles even the most hard-working artist today, and dwarfs the efforts exerted in the local art scene. The pioneer of the Egyptian contemporary art movement, Gazbia Sirry is holding (...)
As we are bombarded every day with horrible news, conspiracy theories, warped viewpoints and bizarre events, it's become difficult to be positive or hopeful. The fact that the general public is quick to complain, impatient with change and generally (...)
Unlike the case in every other art discipline in the country, it has so far been a great year for the visual arts. With every new exhibition opening, established artists are making incredible comebacks, practicing artists are presenting excellent (...)
At Al Masar Gallery, an exhibition simply titled “Bahgory on Revolution” is currently on display.
George Bahgory is one of a handful of artists who have become household names in Egypt. In a place that is often incompatible with contemporary (...)
There is concern about the future of art in Egypt after last year's uprising. Questions on the impact, longevity and artistic merit of the works tackling the Egyptian revolution are heard at every gallery opening, with answers ranging from the (...)
Last week saw the last of remarkable events hosted by EU Ambassador Mark Franco and his wife, Rita Jansen, at their residence in Zamalek. As loyal patrons of Egyptian art, the exhibitions, talks, performances and concerts they hosted were truly (...)
Last week saw the last of remarkable events hosted by EU Ambassador Mark Franco and his wife, Rita Jansen, at their residence in Zamalek. As loyal patrons of Egyptian art, the exhibitions, talks, performances and concerts they hosted were truly (...)
The new year has so far brought forth a surge of thoroughly digested thoughts and creations onto Egypt's art scene. Delighted to be proven wrong, this year has started with a gush of excellent exhibitions successfully tackling the myriad events (...)
Currently at Safar Khan Gallery is artist Khaled Hafez's painting exhibition titled "On Codes, Symbols & Stockholm Syndrome." His first solo show in two years, the collection of works presents a new twist on his earlier style, albeit with more depth (...)
Last year, the arts were largely not up to par, with a handful of exceptions that only just matched the events ablaze at the time. Concerned with levels of production, most galleries have put on a solid schedule of events that hope to crown this (...)
This year has been an emotional roller coaster for Egyptians, and it seems that the ride will continue to thrill and terrify its way into 2012. Our social, political and economic milieu has changed so drastically this year that no one can honestly (...)
In Cairo, art exhibitions are opening left and right, as are gallery spaces, surprisingly. The latest on the scene in what is becoming the city's art hub Zamalek is The Gallery, where the opening exhibit is “Collage: 100 Years On,” curated by Maie (...)
On Nov. 19, Tutankhamun and his tomb made their debut in Frankfurt. Along the river Main, in an impressive hall on Mainzer Landstrasse set up especially for the event, Semmel Concerts, Germany's leading concert promoter, has organized a festival (...)
It's a great feat for an Egyptian exhibition to become an international traveling show. Three of Egypt's young photographers are doing just that; following a successful show in Vienna, they are taking their “To Egypt with Love” exhibition to Germany (...)
The Church of St. John the Baptist in Maadi has been known for hosting regular art exhibitions that aim at bringing people of all backgrounds, religions and nationalities together in the house of worship.
This initiative, called “Caravan,” was (...)
The Zamalek Art Gallery is currently hosting a sculpture exhibition by artist Gamal Abdel Nasser. An artist with a steady list of exhibitions since 1983, his sculptures have evolved and matured while always retaining a distinct style.
The (...)
With no prior knowledge of Greek artist Yorgos Papageorgiou or his work, this was one of the few times I attend an opening with no preconceptions. But what I found at the Mashrabiya Gallery was a truly pleasant surprise.
It's been some time (...)
Having heard of the latest book release by the American University in Cairo Press titled “The Road to Tahrir,” I was sceptical and already exhausted at what I was about to read. Bookstores have been filled to the brim with books about the (...)
Graffiti has evolved into a fascinating method of self-expression in Egypt these days, emerging calmly a few months before the revolution then exploding with the events of January 25.
Commemorating the different sides of graffiti and its (...)
The Palace of Arts at the Cairo Opera House has inaugurated its latest exhibition, a colossal one man show titled "Memory Maps" by Ashraf Ibrahim on Monday.
The opening was quite the happening, with the minister of Culture Dr. Emad Abou Ghazi in (...)
I was somewhat surprised not to have heard of the latest publication discussing the contemporary Egyptian art scene released this past August. A book titled “Thawret El Looool: Chats with Young Egyptian Artists” written by Mariam Elias, aims to (...)
Although Sameh Ismail has been active in the local art scene for the last 10 years, his work has never really gotten the attention it deserves, until now.
In association with the Zamalek Art Gallery, The Kempinski Hotel is currently holding an (...)
Currently showing at the Picasso gallery in Zamalek is a calligraphy exhibition by artist Khodeir El-Borsaiedy. Calligraphy is a tricky form of art, since for the average layman, it may not be considered ‘art' per say. People usually take for (...)