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Remembering 1973: Who fought this ‘War in the Land of Egypt’?

Remembering 1973: Who fought this ‘War in the Land of Egypt’?

Yusuf al-Qa'id's acclaimed novel, “War in the Land of Egypt,” was set during the brief October 1973 war and published…
Egyptian artist awarded Abraaj Capital Art Prize

Egyptian artist awarded Abraaj Capital Art Prize

Egyptian visual artist Wael Shawky was among six artists awarded the 2012 Abraaj Capital Art Prize on Tuesday. Established in…
‘Black Ice’: Hany Rashed’s revolution against himself

‘Black Ice’: Hany Rashed’s revolution against himself

Hanging in frames in pristine galleries and museums, or stored carefully in an artist’s studio, off limits for touching or…
Maker Faire Africa 2011 to be held in Cairo on 6 October

Maker Faire Africa 2011 to be held in Cairo on 6 October

While long weekends are usually reserved for frying one’s brain cells, this year’s 6 October holiday offers a unique opportunity…
Why have Egyptians stopped reading poetry?

Why have Egyptians stopped reading poetry?

On 24 September, Egyptian poets celebrated World Poetry Movement Day with recitations across Cairo, the most notable of which was…
Art on the edge at Mashrabia gallery

Art on the edge at Mashrabia gallery

In the elegant Mashrabia Gallery, tucked behind Talaat Harb Square, an exhibition entitled “On Edge” opened the fall season. But…
In other words: The language of cinema

In other words: The language of cinema

Remember that iconic scene from sci-fi classic “The Rebel,” when Neo and Trinity are preparing for a daring rescue operation?…
Electronic music documents a neighborhood’s life

Electronic music documents a neighborhood’s life

It might be hard to imagine the bustling sounds of Cairo’s streets captured in an electronic music track. Can people's…
Egypt’s Rock Nation Night – Volume 4

Egypt’s Rock Nation Night – Volume 4

Four Egyptian hard rock and metal bands performed on Friday night at the "Rock Nation Night" live music festival. This…
Solidarity exhibit with Farzat reflects violence as resolution

Solidarity exhibit with Farzat reflects violence as resolution

Ali Farzat is a hero. He has been criticizing – through his cartoons – the Assad governments since the mid-1960s.…
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