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‘Winter of Discontent’ film precedes the Arab Spring

‘Winter of Discontent’ film precedes the Arab Spring

VENICE — “Amr Nagi Ismail,” says the mother, stating her son’s name to an edgy police officer. She has been…
Style is the honor of writing: A chat with Mustafa Zikri

Style is the honor of writing: A chat with Mustafa Zikri

The fourth floor on which writer Mustafa Zikri resides does not keep out the hustle and bustle of Helwan’s streets.…
Critic’s pick: Reham Alaa’s first exhibition breaks the rules

Critic’s pick: Reham Alaa’s first exhibition breaks the rules

Reham Alaa, a 27-year-old painter, launched her first solo exhibition on 26 June. Despite the rundown venue of the Cairo…
Despite rich past, history fails to interest Egyptian students

Despite rich past, history fails to interest Egyptian students

Instilling a sense of pride of the country’s past in the young is a priority for history educators in Egypt.…
Religion, 9/11 grab spotlight as Venice film fest opens

Religion, 9/11 grab spotlight as Venice film fest opens

Politics, religion and personal crisis combine in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist," the opening movie at this year's Venice film festival, which…
In memory of Amal Kenawy: A poet, artist and friend

In memory of Amal Kenawy: A poet, artist and friend

We first met almost 10 years ago on the street in front of the Townhouse Gallery; she was leaving, I…
Egypt recovers two artifacts from Israel

Egypt recovers two artifacts from Israel

Antiquities officials recovered two wooden artifacts from Israel that had been plucked out two ancient caskets dating to the Modern…
Failing transience: Three short films about migrants are interesting, but more is needed

Failing transience: Three short films about migrants are interesting, but more is needed

Abderrahim lives near the Turin migrant detention center he was previously held in. While waiting to see if he will…
Top five furniture destinations for the bride-to-be

Top five furniture destinations for the bride-to-be

Putting together a comfortable and fashionable house that you will still love 10 years down the road can be one…
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