Culture
The 27th Alexandria Film Festival kicks off
October 6, 2011
The 27th Alexandria Film Festival kicks off
After the cancellation of the Cairo and Ismailia film festivals this year, the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries has…
Remembering 1973: Who fought this ‘War in the Land of Egypt’?
October 6, 2011
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
October 5, 2011
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
October 5, 2011
‘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
October 4, 2011
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?
October 4, 2011
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
October 3, 2011
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
October 3, 2011
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
October 2, 2011
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
October 2, 2011
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…