Maneuvering between the Obstacles

Egypt’s cultural scene has been struggling to survive since the 2011 revolution Published in The Majalla Since the January 2011 … More

The Nutcracker and the Brotherhood King

The Egyptian ballet faces renewed challenges in the post-revolution era As recent government directives threaten to Islamize Egypt’s arts scene, … More

Jews of Egypt

Amir Ramses looks beyond the 20th century exodus of Jews Published in The Majalla There is no census that would … 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

Meeting Bahaa Taher: In conversation with the renowned contemporary Egyptian author

Bahaa Taher, one of the most renowned contemporary writers in the Arab World and winner of the most prestigious literary … 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

Islamists on Art – Egypt’s arts and culture scene hanging in the balance

When Asran Mansour, a Salafi lawyer, filed a case against Adel Imam, renowned Egyptian actor, for “defaming Islam” in his … More

Restoring Egypt’s Splendor: After the years of mis-management, can Cairo Opera House restore its artistic splendor?

It was funded by Japan, as a result of Hosni Mubarak’s 1983 visit to the country, and was the first … More

From Violence and Barricades to an Open Air Gallery

Not far from Tahrir Square Cairo’s Mohamed Mahmoud Street is an artistic testament to the region’s past and ongoing struggles. … More

Art After Tahrir: What lies ahead for Egypt’s Art Revolution?

Egypt’s January 25 Revolution may have removed Hosni Mubarak from the presidency, however the decades-old regime has yet to topple. … More