Legendary actress Lubna Abdel-Aziz photo exhibition celebrating her 90th birthday at TCC is a must see

Al-Ahram Weekly

2 days ago

Arcade
25 Orabi St, off Port Said, Maadi, Tel [phone]
'Veins of Gold' photography exhibition, in collaboration with
The Brasserie Egypt. Bringing together a formidable gathering of five artists: Abdallah Sabry, Amina Zaher, Amr Ezzeldinn, Clé Hunnigan and Steve Double (13-20 August).
Falak 369
7 Gamal El-Din Abou El-Mahasen St, ground floor, Garden City, Cairo, Tel [phone]
'Summer Collection' miscellaneous group exhibition by the likes of Bassam El-Zoghby, Mervat Shazly, Shaimaa Kamel, and Rasha Suleiman (7 August- 1 September).
Italian/Egyptian Centre for Restoration and Antiquities (CIERA)
31 Al Suyuffeya St, Al Helmeya, Cairo, visitors are welcomed by appointments so contact the manager Mr. Salah Ramadan 0100 8716067
Architectural complex of the Mevlevi Dervish 'Samaa Khana, Restorations and Restorers' permanent exhibition of the activities of the working/formation sites for the restoration and recovery of the monuments. Visitors are welcomed during the opening hours determined by the Ministry of Antiquities.
Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art
15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Cairo, Tel [phone], open daily from 11am to 8pm except Fridays
'Echoes and Currents: 35 Years of Contemporary Art' exhibition
is stressing the gallery's pioneering role in Cairo's contemporary art scene, the exhibition opens a dialogue between established and emerging artists who have shaped its journey. Since its founding, Mashrabia has supported young talent, amplified women's voices, and fostered connections between local and international art communities. Rather than a retrospective, this exhibition offers an open, evolving archive formed by memory, conversations, and the relationships that continue to grow around the gallery
(29 June - 11 September, closed in August).
Safarkhan
6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel [phone]
The second edition of the gallery's 'Anthology' series. Anthology 2025 is as usual headlined by some of the gallery's marquee resident talents, as well as some of its familiar guest names and features a pair of new ones that are being unveiled to the art loving community here in Egypt for the very first time. This collection sees an impressive assortment of mediums too, with the inclusion of various artforms spanning; sculpture, photography, fabric appliqué, mosaics, and various forms of painting. This year's anthology gathers new works from established Safarkhan artists: Ibrahim Khattab, Ahmed Saber, Karim Abd Elmalak, Katherine Bakhoum, Neama El-Sanhoury, Omar Abdel-Zaher and Tasneem El-Meshad
(1 June and running throughout summer).
Swailam
14 El-Saleh Ayoub St, Zamalek, Tel [phone]
'Summer Radiance' exhibition showcases more than 30 captivating artworks by artists from Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe. This diverse collection celebrates a fusion of cultures, styles, and creative expressions (10 August - 18 September).
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC's Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel [phone]
Legacy Gallery
AUC's celebration of the 90th birthday of the legendary actress, Al-Ahram Weekly's very own columnist, and former Miss AUC, Lubna Abdel-Aziz '54, in partnership with Arwah Fi El Madina (Souls in the City) series, features a photo exhibition showing the posters of her most important films and a statue by sculptor Hany Gamal Eldeen depicting the character she played in her very popular film Bride of the Nile (closing 15 August).
Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel [phone]
'Different Space 4th Edition' is a contemporary group visual art exhibition that celebrates the experiences of a select group of contemporary sculptors and painters. Their works reflect modern visual perspectives rooted deeply in the aesthetic and cultural references of ancient Egyptian art (17 June - 31 August).
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel [phone]
Archeological Museum
A permanent exhibition on the results of the Archaeological Mission of the University of Turin in Nelson Island.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 14 August, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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