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Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Middle East
June 7, 2020
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Pottery, basketwork and wrought-iron furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of the Oulja arts and crafts complex in Sale…
Art van adds a splash of color to drab Gaza life
Middle East
June 4, 2020
Art van adds a splash of color to drab Gaza life
GAZA (Reuters) — Every day Ammar Abu Shamalla adds a little color to drab routine life in Gaza, loading up…
Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo launches online cultural initiatives
Culture
April 22, 2020
Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo launches online cultural initiatives
The Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo has launched a series of educational and artistic initiatives that can be enjoyed from…
Coronavirus freezes artistic events in Egypt
Culture
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus freezes artistic events in Egypt
Multiple festivals, artistic events and theater shows this week have been suspended following the cabinet’s decision to ban gatherings as…
Cairo Opera House to present Puccini’s Tosca for 4 nights starting tomorrow
Culture
February 3, 2020
Cairo Opera House to present Puccini’s Tosca for 4 nights starting tomorrow
The Cairo Opera House will present Tosca, an opera in three acts by legendary Italian composer Giacomo Puccini starting on Tuesday,…
Photos: Archaeologists document 12,000 year old inscription in South Sinai
Archaeology
January 22, 2020
Photos: Archaeologists document 12,000 year old inscription in South Sinai
The archaeological mission of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has finished documenting a colorful antique inscription dating back to…
‘Balletto di Milano’ to perform ‘Anna Karenina’ over three days at Cairo Opera House
Culture
January 20, 2020
‘Balletto di Milano’ to perform ‘Anna Karenina’ over three days at Cairo Opera House
Prominent Italian Ballet Troupe “Balletto di Milano” is set to stage the Cairo Opera house, performing “Anna Karenina” on January…
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
World
January 6, 2020
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
TOKYO (AP) — The official posters are out for this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The 20 posters have been…
Iraqi artists pay tribute to dead protesters with sculptures
Middle East
December 29, 2019
Iraqi artists pay tribute to dead protesters with sculptures
BAGHDAD (AP) — The sculptures carved by seven art trainees were lined up outside a makeshift workshop in Baghdad’s Tahrir…
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
Middle East
December 17, 2019
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
In a riot of color, acrobatics and drum beats, Morocco’s gnawa artists joyously celebrated the inclusion of their ancient art-form…