Art news
Luxor prepares for return of ‘Aida’ opera in October after two-decade hiatus
September 27, 2019
Luxor prepares for return of ‘Aida’ opera in October after two-decade hiatus
Mohamed Othman Soliman, chairperson of the committee for marketing cultural tourism in Upper Egypt, has been appointed to head the…
Cervantes Institute to host ‘Diego and Frida’ exhibition in Cairo
September 24, 2019
Cervantes Institute to host ‘Diego and Frida’ exhibition in Cairo
The Cervantes Institute in Cairo on Wednesday will host the “Diego and Frida: A smile in the Middle of the…
Video: Zahi Hawass completes King Tutankhamun Opera
September 21, 2019
Video: Zahi Hawass completes King Tutankhamun Opera
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced on Friday during a press conference in Venice, Italy that he has completed the King Tutankhamun…
Egyptian Wael Shawky’s ‘Cabaret Crusades’ film trilogy featured on The Guardian’s ‘Best art of the 21th century’ list
September 19, 2019
Egyptian Wael Shawky’s ‘Cabaret Crusades’ film trilogy featured on The Guardian’s ‘Best art of the 21th century’ list
The Guardian listed the iconic film trilogy “Cabaret Crusades” (2010-2015) by Egyptian director Wael Shawky among “The best art of…
‘Blindsided by the beauty’: architects struggle to save Cairo’s historic heart
September 12, 2019
‘Blindsided by the beauty’: architects struggle to save Cairo’s historic heart
Alaa al-Habashi was looking for ingredients for a Ramadan feast when he stumbled on an Ottoman-era mansion being used as…
Egypt to establish its first school specialized in jewelry manufacturing
September 3, 2019
Egypt to establish its first school specialized in jewelry manufacturing
Minister of Education Tarek Shawky signed a cooperation protocol with Egypt Gold on Tuesday to establish the first technical school…
The CIFF opens registration for Cairo Industry Days
September 3, 2019
The CIFF opens registration for Cairo Industry Days
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the opening of registration for filmmakers and TV makers in the second…
Cervantes Institute in Cairo to shed light on Valencia Film Festival’s female-oriented cinematic works
August 30, 2019
Cervantes Institute in Cairo to shed light on Valencia Film Festival’s female-oriented cinematic works
The Cervantes Institute in Cairo will hold an event on September 9 to highlight a series of films–made by Egyptian female…
New museum planned for Egypt’s New Administrative Capital
August 30, 2019
New museum planned for Egypt’s New Administrative Capital
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities signed a cooperation protocol with Almasa Group for the establishment of a new museum in the…
Musicians’ Syndicate stops dealing with pop singers
August 13, 2019
Musicians’ Syndicate stops dealing with pop singers
The Egyptian Musicians’ Syndicate put into force on Sunday the decision to stop dealing with pop singers who sing in…