Egypt’s dramatic victory over Australia to book a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 ignited celebrations across … More
Category: Other Arts & Culture
When silence breaks: On the global rise of artistic solidarity with Palestine
It began with a pin, then came a song, and soon, a red carpet statement. Now, across stages, screens, and … More
Cairo Opera House celebrates legacy of ballet master Abdel Moneim-Kamel
On 19 and 20 June, the Cairo Opera House staged two gala evenings in tribute to the late Abdel-Moneim Kamel … More
Exile and Hope: Sudanese creatives and the question of home
As Sudanese refugees in Egypt navigate exile, the question of home remains complex. While some hold onto the hope of … More
Boundless emotions in Greek National Opera Ballet’s performances in Cairo
On 6 and 7 June, the Greek National Opera (GNO) Ballet gave two performances at the main hall of the … More
Beyond acting: Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif’s many talents
Known for her role in Goodbye Julia, Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif is a well-rounded artist, with music – singing and … More
Cairo Opera Ballet debuts Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty in Egypt
The Cairo Opera Ballet Company will give its first performance of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece The Sleeping Beauty on 9 … More
Dilemma for Egyptian, Arab artists in solidarity with Palestinian people
The artists of Egypt and other Arab countries remain deeply saddened, angry and mostly helpless towards the ongoing tragic situation … More
Sudan’s museums, and millenia of heritage, caught in the crossfire
Home to 200 pyramids (almost twice the number of Egypt) and to the legendary kingdom of Kush, a land of … More
Egyptian, African, Greek, Macedonian: The great Cleopatra debate resurfaces
For centuries, Pharaonic and by extension the Ptolemaic Kingdom, inspired painters, writers, playwrights, film, and theatre-makers. One of the most … More
How Egypt’s ‘Zoom Africa’ seeks to undo longstanding stereotypes
A lot to choose from: On the multitude of Egypt’s art and culture festivals
The second half of 2022 brings an increased presence of artistic activities to many Egyptian cities. The current months are … More
Cairotronica: Platform for media artists to ruminate on digital technology’s impact on life
Brain child of Haytham Nawar, this year’s Cairotronica was themed ‘Data Fiction’ and took place across two venues: Factory space … More
Cornucopia of art and knowledge: Bigger and brighter 5th India by Nile festival
The fifth edition of India by the Nile, the biggest foreign arts and culture festival held in Egypt, stretched over … More
India’s dancer Aditi Mangaldas weaves the silver threads of Kathak into Egyptian audience
Aditi Mangaldas performed ‘Uncharted Seas’ in Cairo and Alexandria, as part of the India by the Nile festival In her … More
Closer to the people: British practices in education, inclusion, outreach through music
Following the belief that music is a journey that breaks down many barriers, UK’s cultural managers use music as a … More
Uncovering the face of faceless art: On Egypt’s graffiti artist Keizer, the ant and the city
With the ant being his mascot, or logo, Keizer’s large body of work includes thematic content that ranges from political … More
India’s Kathakali dance-drama unfolds colors of Kerala in Egypt
In the last decade the Egyptian audience has seen much from India – but not Kathakali dance-drama. Finally, this visually … More
‘Dance to inspire and elevate’: Dona Ganguly brings India’s Odissi to Egypt
With India by the Nile followed by the Tagore Festival, last weeks brought a lot of cultural offerings from India … More
‘In India I became in touch with the texture of life’: French choreographer Gilles Chuyen
During his recent stay in Cairo, India-based French dancer and choreographer Gilles Chuyen spoke with Ahram Online about the Bollywood-style … More
Egyptian fishing village gets a vibrant makeover from local and international artists
In two weeks time, a group of artists painted the walls and boats of Borg El-Borollos, a small fishing town … More
Gandhi by Egyptian cartoonists, remembering old premises of Indian Cultural Centre in Cairo
The exhibition, which opened on 4 October, commemorates famed peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi, yet also triggers thoughts about the former and … More
INTERVIEW: Basma El-Husseiny, from Culture Resource to Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Cultural activist Basma El-Husseiny talks about the now Beirut-based Culture Resource, the reason behind suspending its activities in Egypt, the … More
From India to Egypt: When humankind speaks through Kathak classical dance
We move from the performance of India’s renowned Kathak dancer Prachee Shah in Cairo to Kathak courses organised by Maulana … More
2nd edition of India by the Nile adds cultural depth to Egypt
Taking place between 1 and 20 April, the second edition of India by the Nile will present a plethora 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
Urvashi Butalia: The feminist who redrew India’s publishing map
At India’s Jaipur Literature Festival, Ahram Online speaks to Urvashi Butalia ahead of her Egypt visit in April of the … More
“Egyptians are very receptive to Indian culture”: director of the Maulana Azad Centre
In an interview with Ahram Online, Azar A.H. Khan, the newly appointed director of the Maulana Azad Centre, discusses the … 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
Powerful closing: Odissi dance ends ‘India by the Nile’ festival
Performances of Indian classical dance by a renowned ensemble marked the closing of the brilliantly successful ‘India by the Nile’ … More
Heart and soul: Shubha Mudgal brings marvels of India to Cairo
Shubha Mudgal, an iconic musician from India performed on Tuesday 23 April in Cairo and on 25 April in Alexandria. … 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
Marvels of Lebanon’s Chouf: Caracalla Dance Theatre at Beiteddine Art Festival
The 27th Beiteddine Art Festival kicked off on 28 June with Kan Ya Ma Kan (Once Upon a Time), a … More
