Culture
Despite rich past, history fails to interest Egyptian students
August 30, 2012
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
August 29, 2012
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
August 29, 2012
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
August 29, 2012
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
August 28, 2012
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
August 26, 2012
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…
Beyond memory: Hadiya Hussein’s uniquely Iraqi story of non-love and loss
August 26, 2012
Beyond memory: Hadiya Hussein’s uniquely Iraqi story of non-love and loss
Most of Iraq’s celebrated authors live and write outside their country: Fadhil al-Azzawi is in Berlin; Sinan Antoon is…
Critic’s pick: Haris Epaminonda’s ‘Tarahi II’
August 24, 2012
Critic’s pick: Haris Epaminonda’s ‘Tarahi II’
At the end of October, Haris Epaminonda’s video “Tarahi II” screened during the Arab Shorts Festival at the Goethe Institute…
Farewell Amal Kenawy
August 23, 2012
Farewell Amal Kenawy
Few artworks in the contemporary Egyptian art scene leave viewers, regardless of their backgrounds and tastes, in awe. The diverse…