Brain child of Haytham Nawar, this year’s Cairotronica was themed ‘Data Fiction’ and took place across two venues: Factory space … More
Category: Visual Art
INTERVIEW: Egypt’s culture minister Ines Abdel-Dayem on the arts scene, plans in the face of Covid-19
With the difficult financial situation faced by artists being an urgent topic, Abdel-Dayem discusses solutions and redraws the map of … More
Sudhir Tailang: Political cartooning in India
Prior to his visit to Egypt in April 2014, in his home in Delhi, Sudhir Tailang, renowned Indian cartoonist talks … More
Remarkable Indian and Egyptian personalities meet at Maulana Azad Centre
Exhibition “Faces and Features” at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture displays an array of cartoons and caricatures of … More
Diverse facets of Mahatma Gandhi in Cairo’s Maulana Azad Centre
‘Spirit of Gandhi in Egypt’ presents posters, caricatures of famous peacemaker in bid to increase cultural cooperation between India and … More
Sanduq El-Dunia: Images from Cairo on Copenhagen’s interactive WALL
On 30 August, Sanduq El-Dunia opened in Copenhagen, representing images from Cairo on the award-winning WALL installation. Organisers hope to … More
Head scarves: inciting dialogue on Copenhagen’s street
Danish artist Katrine May Hansen questions the meanings behind head scarves by juxtaposing Indonesian and Danish cultures in an outdoor … More
Sacked fine arts head El-Meligy ‘not optimistic’ for Egypt’s future
Recently dismissed from his post as head of Fine Arts sector and Central Administration of Exhibitions and Museums, Salah El-Meligy … More
Akshara: Indian calligraphy redefined at the Hanager Arts Centre
This remarkable exhibition, running from 15 to 21 April at Cairo’s Hanager Arts Centre, showcases various facets of Indian calligraphy … More
When the reality is questioned
Published in Contemporary Practices “I was born at 5pm, on Friday,” is what an Egyptian artist Ramy Dozy tells you … More
Dear Mr. President – from the Egyptian Youth to the President
Dear Mr. President, an exhibition organized by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia office in Cairo, showcases the fruits of … More
Notion of freedom knocks on Beiteddine Palace’s door
Calligraphy, or the art of beautiful writing, might seem like an obsolete concept—and Arabic calligraphy would have died out long … More
An Artist’s Responsibility — Mohamed Abla: from the family to the nation
On 10 May 2012, a newly launched exhibition hall ARTSPACE London, a branch of ARTSPACE Gallery Dubai, opens its doors … More
Picasso’s engravings anger Russian clergy
‘The Temptations’, an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s engravings that opened recently in Novosibirsk, provoked controversy and angered the Russian Orthodox … More
Polish artists respond to Ganzeer’s appeal for ‘Mad Graffiti Week’
When the Egyptian artist Ganzeer called for international artists to support Egypt’s revolution, Polish artists were among the first to … More
One year after martyrdom: Bakir’s exhibition at Hanager provokes reflection
An exhibition by Ziad Bakir – martyr of Egypt’s revolution – displays a remarkable talent and provokes reflection on life’s … More
Murat Germen: Photographer of global cityscapes
Photography is on the rise globally and is no longer simply a fascinating art form; it is also an important … More
Successful opening of ‘A Child’s View From Gaza’ exhibition despite efforts to supress it
Pro-Israel groups fail to force cancellation of Palestinian children’s art exhibition. Published in Ahram Online The Middle East Children’s Alliance … More
A thousand maps without an apparent direction
Though an ambitious and fresh exhibition, Ashraf Ibrahim’s display at the Palace of Arts leaves many questions unanswered Published on … More
Bridge: A story of an Egyptian artist at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Ahram Online speaks with the co-curator and artist of Bridge, a comment on Egyptian society by an Egyptian artist exhibited … More
Carlos Latuff gives a voice to the oppressed with his art
Ahram Online talks to the Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Latuff, reflecting on Egypt’s revolution and the Arab Spring shaking the whole … More
Red Sea resort lit up by art
In the midst of tourist attractions and commercial outlets, Safarkhan Gallery provides a breeze of real art to the shores … More
Variety of artistic testimonies mark Khan al Maghraby’s season finale
‘In the Frame’ -a collective exhibition on display at Khan Al Maghraby gallery is a meeting of Egyptian artists of … More
Venice Biennale exhibits Egyptian artist, Ahmed Bassiouny’s visual arts project
The Venice Biennale exhibits 30 Days of Running in Place, a visual arts project by Ahmed Bassiouny, an Egyptian professor … More
Remembering Ziad Bakir
Works by Beethoven and Rageh Daoud pay fitting tribute to the martyrs of the Egyptian revolution Published on 24 March … More
In memory of Ziad Bakir, a beautiful soul and an inspiring artist
The death of Ziad Bakir, one of the martyrs of the January Revolution, has devastated his family, friends and many … More
Ziad Bakir, artist and graphic designer at the Cairo Opera House is missing
Ziad Mohamed Saleh Bakir, son of Sawsan Fouad and Mohamed Saleh Bakir, was born on 9 November 1973. Bakir is … More
The Human body as Art
Whether the representations of the body are spontaneous cave drawings or intentional academic studies, it remains one of the fundamental … More
The World according to 1957
With half a century of life experiences expressed though artistic activities, three artists born in 1957 met together at the … More
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