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Falak 369's gallery miscellaneous group exhibition is not to be missed
Aisha Fahmy Palace
1 Aziz Abaza St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8211
The Complex of Arts
'Egypt's Voice' exhibition showcases the works of 25 Egyptian artists from different generations, influenced by the voice of the Umm Kolthoum, who created works of art that spanned photography and sculpture. It also explores the life of Umm Kolthoum through Egyptian journalism spanning nearly 100 years, and includes original newspaper and magazine pages from throughout her artistic career. In collaboration between the Fine Arts Sector and the Cultural Development Fund, the exhibition showcases many of Umm Kolthoum's belongings from her museum in El Manial (18 August- 15 November).
Falak 369
7 Gamal El-Din Abou El-Mahasen St, ground floor, Garden City, Cairo, Tel 0155 7861779
'Summer Collection' miscellaneous group exhibition by the likes of Bassam El-Zoghby, Mervat Shazly, Shaimaa Kamel, and Rasha Suleiman (closing 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 02 2578 4494, 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 012 70169291
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 02 2735 8900/0111232 4002
'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).
Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035
'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 (03) 4839999
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 21 August, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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