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See - Sada Elbalad
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Through Randa Shaath's Lens: Glimpse of 1990s Cairo
Rana Atef On Thursday, acclaimed photojournalist Randa Shaath opened her latest exhibition as part of Cairo Photo Week 2025, offering an intimate glimpse into life in 1990s Cairo. The exhibition features 20 carefully selected black-and-white photographs from her extensive archive. Shaath's lens captured spontaneous and deeply human moments across the city, highlighting not just Cairo's landmarks but its people and their stories. Her photos portray scenes such as folk celebrations at Al Sayeda Zainab, the construction of the metro stations and the October 6th Bridge, the old Ramses Square, a young girl's first day of school, and the premiere of the controversial film Al-Erhabi (The Terrorist). These images reflect Shaath's approach to photography: documenting not only the urban landscape but the emotional and social textures of daily life. 'I wanted to tell the story of the people, not just the city,' she noted. What made the evening especially engaging was Shaath's live storytelling, as she guided visitors through the exhibition. With each image, she shared personal memories and historical context, unveiling the narratives behind the still frames. Speaking to SEE News, Shaath explained that the exhibition explores how cities inevitably change with time — and that each transformation carries both gains and losses. She chose the 1990s because it marked a vibrant and formative phase in her photojournalism career, when she was working for a weekly magazine and spent much of her time accompanying reporters in the field. Shaath also reflected on how her studies, upbringing, and family roots shaped her visual sensibility. She spoke about her autobiographical book Gabal El Raml, in which she revisits her childhood memories in her grandmother's house in Alexandria, capturing the warmth of family life and gatherings that continue to influence her work. read more 2 Most Inspirational Green Projects in Egypt AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT to Strive over Viewership Tonight Egypt Marks 70th Anniv. of 2011 Revolution, National Police Day In Depth: WWE NXT Halloween Havoc In Depth: AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT Tuesday Viewership Strive Videos & Features WATCH: Egyptians Break Ramadan Fasts in Matariya Videos & Features GrEEk Campus Hosts Jobzella Fifth Career Fair Videos & Features 3 Iconic Ramadan Songs of All Times Videos & Features Top 4 Destinations to Visit in Upper Egypt News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
CairoScene
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Cairo Photo Week Turns Downtown Cairo Into a Story Hub This May
This year's theme is 'Finding the View'. The programme includes an exhibition that presents visual and written stories. Feb 05, 2025 Discover new perspectives at Cairo Photo Week 2025, where this year's theme, "Finding the View," invites you to explore the world through diverse lenses and voices. Curated by Cairo-based photography school Photopia, Cairo Photo Week will present a programme of exhibitions across Downtown Cairo, including 'Sard IV', an exhibition that presents visual and written photo stories from Egypt and the Arab world. 'Sard' (meaning "narrative" in Arabic) showcases work from both established and emerging photographers. The exhibition highlights a range of social, economic, and cultural issues relevant to contemporary life, including youth, public spaces, women's experiences and coexistence. Breaking new ground this year, the exhibition introduces an audio component that pairs sound with photography to create a richer, multi-sensory storytelling experience. This aims to enhance the storytelling experience by complementing the visual narratives with sound. The open call is available to professional and emerging documentary photographers from Egypt and the Arab world. Eligible projects include completed stories, works in progress, and long-term projects. Submissions with unrelated audio, such as background music not tied to the story, will not be considered. The exhibition will take place from May 8th to May 18th, 2025. The submission form can be found on @cairophotoweek's Instagram page, with the submission deadline being March 5th, 2025.
