art
Lise Allam’s Doll: Childhood revisited
Art news
October 12, 2010
Lise Allam’s Doll: Childhood revisited
A painting of a baby doll missing an eyeball, suspended upside down beside a harlequin marionette; a white butterfly standing…
World culture: Morocco in New York, Iraq on film, Paris online
Art news
September 24, 2010
World culture: Morocco in New York, Iraq on film, Paris online
In a new series called "World culture," the Al-Masry Al-Youm culture staff reviews the week’s best, worst, and biggest in…
Colors of Civilizations: A solo exhibit by Lotfi Abou Sariya
Art news
September 21, 2010
Colors of Civilizations: A solo exhibit by Lotfi Abou Sariya
East meets west in Lotfi Abou Sariya’s solo exhibit at the Picasso Art Gallery in Zamalek, where bold colors radiate…
Zamalek Art Gallery: Masterpieces with Egyptian identities
Art news
September 19, 2010
Zamalek Art Gallery: Masterpieces with Egyptian identities
Showcasing both paintings and sculptures in vibrant colors, the Zamalek Art Gallery’s eighth Masterpieces exhibit attests to the versatile nature…
Love till the last breath: Remembering artist Adli Rizkallah
Art news
September 16, 2010
Love till the last breath: Remembering artist Adli Rizkallah
Last night, at the age of 71 and following a long illness, Egyptian painter, writer and children’s books illustrator Adli…
Wordless expression
Life & Style
August 7, 2010
Wordless expression
Theater, music and dance combined in a five-day program entitled "Express Yourself Without Words", at Sawy Culture Wheel last week.…
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
Art news
July 24, 2010
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
Yousra Shaher’s furniture is not about aesthetics. “It’s mainly about the concept, the inspiration and what this concept means to…
Kids summer activities: Diwan art workshop in Heliopolis
Life & Style
July 8, 2010
Kids summer activities: Diwan art workshop in Heliopolis
Diwan bookstore earned its status as one of the most diverse cultural venues in Cairo by branching out to include…
Summer activities: The Art Café
Life & Style
June 23, 2010
Summer activities: The Art Café
A hive of creativity lies buried in the ever confusing streets of Maadi: a small cafe with a big heart…
Shari’ Mohamed Ali: the surviving legend of a Cairene street
Archaeology
May 30, 2010
Shari’ Mohamed Ali: the surviving legend of a Cairene street
The traditional map of Khedival Cairo marks Mohamed Ali Street as its northeastern gate. Aside from a bit of restoration…