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Al-Ahram Weekly
15-04-2025
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Don't miss Ahmed Emad's exhibition at Arcade gallery
Arcade 25 Orabi St, off Port Said, Maadi, Tel 010 19222220 "Synonyms" exhibition of painting by artist Ahmed Emad (6- 20 April). Bibliothek Arkan Plaza, Extension of Sheikh Zayed District, Giza, Tel 010 66860098/010 66500748 "The Impact of Writing" exhibition by artist Mariem Abu Taleb is about writing as a tool of expression, transcends mere communication; it is a visual language capable of conveying emotions, often through text that goes unread. Through black expressive handwriting, the exhibition invites viewers into a world where script moves beyond conventional readability, transforming into abstract compositions that encourage deep engagement beyond its literal meaning (10 April- 9 May). Cairo Opera Complex Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek Salah Taher gallery Tel 02 2739 0132/0144 Exhibition of glass artworks by Mohamed Zeinhom (17- 22 April). Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery Painting exhibition by Iman El-Ghazaly (16 -18 April). Czech Embassy 4 Al Dokki Street, Giza, behind the German School, Tel 02 3333 9700/01 'Treasures of Czechia', an exhibition on Czechia's UNESCO heritage. Czech artist Markéta Zlesáková displays her unique work inspired by Czech folk ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy and ornament. The artworks will remain on display along the Czech Embassy wall (2 April- end of July). Cervantes Institute 20 Boulos Hanna St, Dokki, Tel 02 3760 1746 'Writers in Caricature, Drawing Literature' exhibition is held during the great week of books and writers, a new exhibition of caricatures of the most famous writers of Hispanic and world literature such as Neruda, Quevedo, Martín Gaite, Vargas Llosa, Kanafani, Kafka, and Verne (22 April - 9 May). Falak 369 7 Gamal El-Din Abou El-Mahasen St, ground floor, Garden City, Cairo, Tel 01207700236/01064777808 'Today There, Tomorrow Here' duet exhibition by Egyptian artist Hamdy Reda and his wife German artist Charlotte Liebrecht (10 April- 5 May). Al-Hanager Arts Centre Cairo Opera Complex, Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel Tel 02 2735 6861 Adam Henein Hall The exhibition of the participating works in the ninth edition of the Adam Henein Sculpture Competition (28 April- 2 May). Italian Cultural Institute 3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791 'Cultural Dialogues: Art Beyond Borders' celebrates artistic expression and promotes international cultural exchange. is Curated by Sahar Behairy, the exhibition features a diverse array of artworks created by diplomatic artists, including the spouses of Egyptian diplomats, as well as representatives from embassies and international organizations accredited in Egypt. Each piece embodies our shared global heritage. Through a rich tapestry of visual arts, music, and dialogue, the exhibition aims to foster mutual understanding and highlights the significant role of art in advancing cultural diplomacy (16 - 24 April). 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 'The Cowardly Kick Starter" exhibition by Osama Ehab draws a parallel between mechanical systems and the human psyche through the concept of 'exploitation' (6 April- 5 May). Misr 4A Ibn Zankai St, from Hassan Sabri, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 0604 'Hunna', a collective exhibition featuring women artists from the MENA region including among many others Reem Al Faisal, Aliaa Elgready, Eman Ezzat, Ghadah Alkandari, Hend Adnan Hind Nasser, Petra Serhal, and Rima Salamoun (closing 8 May). Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 Hall I "Letters to Kalder' painting exhibition by Hisham Abdel-Moati (6-20 April). Hall II "Resonance: The Art of Six Voices' miscellaneous group exhibition features Effat Hosny, Fathy Afifi, Emad Ibrahim, Sameh El-Banany, Mustafa Rahma, and Refaat Ahmed (6-20 April). Safarkhan 6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291 'Mosaics of Dahshur: King's Lake' is exhibiting the exploits of a humble mosaicist atelier, the only one of its kind in Egypt. Nestled within the lush farmlands of Dahshur, this quaint locale appears alluringly lost in time (8 - 29 April). Swailam 14 El-Saleh Ayoub St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8900/0111232 4002 "Him and Her - Art Duos" collective exhibition showcases contemporary artworks by 32 renowned artists, celebrating the artistic pairs. It is a rich tapestry of artistic diversity and innovation (22 February- 30 April). Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) AUC's Tahrir Campus, Downtown, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446 Legacy Gallery "Portraits of A Golden Age' step into the captivating world of Van-Leo, Cairo's legendary portrait photographer in this exhibition (10 April- 1 June). TAM Km 28, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Abu Rawash, Giza-Egypt, 0100 0773860 Painting exhibition by Ayyad Alnimer. With a practice rooted in emotional authenticity, Alnimer unveils a poignant collection that speaks to his enduring quest for renewal (12 - 24 April). Yassin art gallery 159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035 'Voyage' exhibition of sculpture by Hany El-Sayed (6-28 April). 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 17 April, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
18-03-2025
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Don't miss Ramadan-inspired Zikr exhibition at Safarkhan gallery - Exhibitions - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arcade 25 Orabi St, off Port Said, Maadi, Tel 010 19222220 "Record" exhibition of painting by artist Shaymaa Kamel (17-31 March). Czech Embassy 4 Al Dokki Street, Giza, behind the German School, Tel 02 3333 9700/01 'Treasures of Czechia', an exhibition on Czechia's UNESCO heritage. Czech artist Markéta Zlesáková will showcase her unique work inspired by Czech folk ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy and ornament. The artworks will remain on display along the Czech Embassy wall (2 April- end of June). Duroub 4 Amrika Al-Latiniya St, Garden City, Tel 02 2796 2881/ 2794 7951 "Ramadaniat" a collective exhibition of artworks inspired by the holy month of Ramadan by the likes of Ammar Shiha, Fatema Hussein, Lama Horany, Wagih Yassa, late artists Salah Taher, Mohamed El-Tarawi and many more (9 March- 5 April). 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. Al Mashhad 23 b Ismail Mohamed St, off Abu El-Feda, Zamalek, 01211100727 Exhibition by icon of Egyptian surrealism in the last third of the twentieth century and the beginning of the third millennium Mohamed Riad Said (closing 27 March). Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art 15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 02 2578 4494, open daily from 11am to 8pm except Fridays "My Favourite Things 9" annual group exhibition is promoting and supporting up and coming women artists in Egypt. Its main aim is to guarantee for women to have a permanent and safe space, for exposure and free expression, maintaining a high artistic quality based on originality and innovative thought. This year's selection includes around 18 female artists, most of them participating for the first time (closing 31 March). Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 Hall I "Noon w Fnoon (Women Speak)" 21edition is displaying paintings by 25 visionary female artists such as Mai Heshmat, Asmaa El-Nawawy, Sarah Kassem, Mervat El-Shazly (8- 31 March). Hall II "Layers of Memory" by artist Salma Abdel-Aziz (8- 31 March). Safarkhan 6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291 'Zikr' (remembrance) exhibition features works by Mohamed Hassan, Rana Chalabi, and Catherine Bakhoum. In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, the gallery is presenting a dedicated collection of works that coincide with this spiritual time of year. This exhibition sees a curated assortment of works under the unifying theme of zikr (remembrance), the form of worship in reverent remembrance of God performed and recited repeatedly in submission to his grace and mercy. The act of remembrance is most notably associated with the Sufi rite, and often involves a specific posture, breathing and movement accompanied by recurrent utterances of the various names of God and supplications from the Islamic scriptures. Indeed, the Holy Quran itself is considered by Muslims to be the preeminent form of zikr, a potent and omnipotent reminder from God conveyed through the prophets and messengers, as well as our response to that remembrance, signifying a reciprocal interaction between the human and divine (1- 29 March). Swailam 14 El-Saleh Ayoub St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8900/0111232 4002 "Him and Her - Art Duos" collective exhibition showcases contemporary artworks by 32 renowned artists, celebrating the artistic pairs. It is a rich tapestry of artistic diversity and innovation (22 February- 30 April). TAM District 5, Marakek, New Katamya, Cairo Sokhna Road, before Master Express Gas Station, entrance from Gate 3, weekdays (Sun-Thurs), 10am-6pm, Tel 01000773860 "The Fields of Iaru" solo exhibition by Egyptian contemporary artist Alaa Abul Hamd. Inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, this body of work reimagines the Fields of Iaru—not as a distant paradise, but as an eternal homeland where souls find peace and love transcends time (14 February- 30 March). UBUNTU 20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223 First Floor "Level Four" a group exhibition showcasing a selection of graduation projects by 17 artists from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University (Class 2024). Participating artists: Ahmed Refaat, Amira Khalil, Asmaa Habib, Aya Tarek, Basma Hossam, Fady George, Haidy Hesham, Joyce Emad, and many more (10 February - 8 May). Yassin art gallery 159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035 'Voyage' exhibition of sculpture by Hany El-Sayed (6-28 April). 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 20 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
