Culture
Itinerant music show spreads peace in Alexandria’s streets
April 15, 2013
Itinerant music show spreads peace in Alexandria’s streets
ALEXANDRIA — Misr Station in downtown Alexandria is not much to look at by the standards of the fading, crumbling…
‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic
April 14, 2013
‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic
Hassan Khan’s film “Blind Ambition” reminds me of high drama, westerns, myths, operas. But it’s only 46 minutes long and…
Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast
April 11, 2013
Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast
Archaeologists have reportedly uncovered one of the world’s oldest ports, dating back to the time of King Khufu, announced on…
DCAF picks of the week
April 11, 2013
DCAF picks of the week
The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival returns with a month-long program of dance and theater performances, film screenings from across the…
This week in 1958: An advocate of creative theater and free press dies
April 11, 2013
This week in 1958: An advocate of creative theater and free press dies
Fatma al-Youssef, also known as Rose al-Youssef, died on 10 April 1958,* leaving an unmatched legacy: that of a woman…
Syrian rapper DeeKay debuts at D-CAF in support of Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub
April 10, 2013
Syrian rapper DeeKay debuts at D-CAF in support of Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub
UPDATE: Only Syrian artists Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub will perform tonight at Sharazade Night Club as DeeKay was unable…
‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art
April 9, 2013
‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art
Amid the bleak backdrop of a revolution-riddled Egypt, a beacon of positivity shone on downtown Cairo Friday during the launch…
D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo
April 8, 2013
D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo
Two decades ago, the Nigerian film industry was non-existent; today, "Nollywood" produces more films a year than its American namesake…
A restored historical neighborhood in Cairo might fall into disarray
April 7, 2013
A restored historical neighborhood in Cairo might fall into disarray
For 12 years, monuments conservator Hayam Ezzat has made her maintenance rounds in January and June, treading through an old…
D-CAF echoes in Dresden: An interactive tele-exhibition promises visitors fun surprises
April 6, 2013
D-CAF echoes in Dresden: An interactive tele-exhibition promises visitors fun surprises
I met the 10 InterLAB/Tele-exhibition collaborators less than 48 hours after they had met each other for the first time…