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Madness painted
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Madness painted

In his seminal work Madness Explained, Richard Bentall suggests that through studying serious mental illness, namely psychosis, one taps into…
Sculptures: Sites of art and cultural politics
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Sculptures: Sites of art and cultural politics

At the 20th Youth Salon in 2009, selected sculptures were displayed together on a stand at the exhibition hall, in…
Khaled el-Sawy: In art, ends justify means
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Khaled el-Sawy: In art, ends justify means

In all of Khaled el-Sawy's roles he makes an impact. Even if the part is small, the actor enchants both…
The Winter Academy: Bohemia in Fayoum
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The Winter Academy: Bohemia in Fayoum

Despite its name, the Winter Academy is an extraordinarily warm place. This has little to do with weather--the attractive adobe-style…
Home and beyond
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Home and beyond

Located in one of Zamalek’s quiet quarters is Home & Beyond, an ideal place to find unique gift ideas.
Tripping on a caravan from east to west
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Tripping on a caravan from east to west

During this tumultuous period in Egypt’s sectarian relations, some have offered a cultural venue to begin alleviating the tensions that…
“A ribbon of Emotions”
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“A ribbon of Emotions”

“I reject style--only emotions matter,” says prominent Egyptian painter Adel El Siwi. Nominated by Culture Minister Farouk Hosni to represent…
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