Art news
Black Theama hits the mainstream
August 5, 2010
Black Theama hits the mainstream
A few weeks ago, after six years as independent musicians, Black Theama’s first album was released on Egypt’s Aarabica Music…
On the Importance of Being an Arab: Egyptian independent theater celebrates 20 years
August 3, 2010
On the Importance of Being an Arab: Egyptian independent theater celebrates 20 years
On Monday 2 August, Rawabet Theatre in downtown Cairo hosted the closing act of its 3rd Annual Independent Theater Season…
In search of the fanous Ramadan
August 2, 2010
In search of the fanous Ramadan
Fanous Ramadan (the Ramadan lantern) is an essential part of Ramadan’s magical atmosphere. The origin of the fanous dates back…
Souad Franca and Waleed el-Guindy at the Art Corner Gallery
August 1, 2010
Souad Franca and Waleed el-Guindy at the Art Corner Gallery
In cosmopolitan Cairo, where all the commotion drives you wild and the traffic is boisterous, two artists display the richness…
Arabic calligraphy: Not yet a lost art
July 29, 2010
Arabic calligraphy: Not yet a lost art
Sophisticated coiled lines connected together creating a fascinating painting, the lines carrying different religious and moral messages, all perfectly written…
Gaza’s bullet-proof colors captured in photos
July 28, 2010
Gaza’s bullet-proof colors captured in photos
At a photography exhibition at the Sawy Culture Wheel, a photojournalist’s lens captures the enduring vitality of Gaza.Ahmed Hayman, talented…
Fairouz fans organize in Cairo and Beirut
July 26, 2010
Fairouz fans organize in Cairo and Beirut
Fans of Lebanese diva Fairouz--arguably the most beloved singer in the Arab world--gathered yesterday in the garden hall of Zamalek’s…
Al-Araby TV: Egyptian public television turns 50
July 25, 2010
Al-Araby TV: Egyptian public television turns 50
On 21 July, 1960, with a five-hour program which included a reading from the Quran, a speech by President Gamal…
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
July 24, 2010
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
Yousra Shaher’s furniture is not about aesthetics. “It’s mainly about the concept, the inspiration and what this concept means to…
“The Collection” at Safar Khan Art Gallery
July 22, 2010
“The Collection” at Safar Khan Art Gallery
Currently on display behind the famous wooden arches of the Safar Khan gallery in Zamalek is “The Collection," an exhibition…