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Egypt Today
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
The ‘Nile Surfers' Exhibition Within the Framework of the Fourth Cairo Photo Week
Photographer Coucla Refaat is preparing to launch her photography exhibition; "Nile Surfers", within the proceedings of the fourth Cairo Photo Week, organized by Photopia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Tourism Promotion Authority, and Ministry of Culture. The exhibition, which is held between (6-18) May at Cairo Design District (CDD), presents a documentation, through photographs, of children singing on surfboards to entertain people on the Nile in Aswan. Basically, it is an extension of Coucla's artistic project, through which she presents documentary photography of people's customs and traditions, as well as a record of human activities in traditional communities. Coucla stated, "Since ancient times, people have been interested in documenting memorable and special moments in their lives. That's what we see on temple walls and in old documents in Egypt and worldwide. Thus, photography events are so important in encouraging artists to express their visions and document events that reflect the identity of communities". Coucla added, "In my works, I focus on highlighting the peculiarity of culture in communities and capturing the expressions of people's presence in various occasions. That's what I present in the 'Nile Surfers' exhibition, including photos of Aswan children skating on the Nile and singing in a way that we may not see anywhere in the world. These photos are regarded as an opportunity to enrich cultural dialogue and create a space for humanitarian and cultural relations between peoples, so that one can learn more about each other in remarkable moments". Photopia's founder and executive director, Marwa Abu Leila, noted, "At Cairo Photo Week, we focus on presenting diversified photography trends to achieve a single goal; documenting rare and true moments that contribute to understanding different events and cultures. 'Nile Surfers' exhibition sheds light on different aspects of Aswan's cultural uniqueness and children's ability to communicate and show their excellence to others in a delightful way. Artists capture these moments and focus on sharing them with the world. That's what we seek to present at Cairo Photo Week". Coucla is keen on telling stories and documenting cultures through photography. During her career, she has captured multiple special experiences and diversified rituals in countries like India, Indonesia and Thailand. Hence, she earned the title "Ambassador of Arts in Egypt" in 2010 for her artistic and documentary project, through which she presented the cremation rituals in Bali. It was displayed at the Embassy of Indonesia in Cairo. In 2012, she published "Dance of Life", assigned by the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo. The book documents, through photography, the journey of a young photographer in Thailand, with the aim of highlighting human relations and cultural communication between Thailand and the Middle East region. It is noteworthy that the fourth Cairo Photo Week includes over 20 individual and collective exhibitions for professional local and international photographers. They also include international institutions, such as World Press Photo, Vogue, National Geographic, and Getty Images, in 14 locations in Downtown. Furthermore, Cairo Photo Week is to host over 100 discussion sessions, workshops, and live demos, with the participation of international experts and artists, in collaboration with multiple embassies, such as the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Denmark, along with the British Council and the European Union.
Identity
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
The 'Nile Surfers' Exhibition Within the Framework of the Fourth Cairo Photo Week
Photographer Coucla Refaat is preparing to launch her photography exhibition; 'Nile Surfers', within the proceedings of the fourth Cairo Photo Week, organized by Photopia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Tourism Promotion Authority, and Ministry of Culture. The exhibition, which is held between (6-18) May at Cairo Design District (CDD), presents a documentation, through photographs, of children singing on surfboards to entertain people on the Nile in Aswan. Basically, it is an extension of Coucla's artistic project, through which she presents documentary photography of people's customs and traditions, as well as a record of human activities in traditional communities. Coucla stated, 'Since ancient times, people have been interested in documenting memorable and special moments in their lives. That's what we see on temple walls and in old documents in Egypt and worldwide. Thus, photography events are so important in encouraging artists to express their visions and document events that reflect the identity of communities'.
Egypt Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Abdelsalam Moussa & Hala Elkoussy spark up the Magic of Cinema in a Visual Experience in the framework of Cairo Photo Week
Cinematographer Abdelsalam Moussa is currently preparing to launch "a Kind of Magic" exhibition within the framework of Cairo Photo Week. It is organized by Photopia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Tourism Promotion Authority, and the Ministry of Culture, in coordination with visual artist and film director, Hala Elkoussy, who is the longtime collaborator of Abdelsalam Moussa with several cinematic works to their credit, such as "East of Noon", which was screened in the Directors' Fortnight at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival. "A Kind of Magic", which will be held at Cairo Design District (CDD) at New Cairo between (6-18) May, is considered Abdelsalam Moussa's first solo exhibition after taking part in multiple group exhibitions. Moussa unleashes his own magic through a stunning visual experience based on a multi-screen immersive installation, displaying new visual narratives of scenes from his cinematic and television works. American Cinematographer, which is one of the most prominent and prestigious cinematography magazines in the world, ranked Moussa as one of the rising stars in the world for 2020. A cinematographer with a unique visual style, Moussa's credits include: "Muga Harra", "Embratoria Meem", "Harag we Marag", "Mussawer Qatil", "walad we bint", "Afraah El Qubba", "Dayye", "The Crime", and "Cactus Flower". Moussa mentioned that the title of the exhibition, "A Kind of Magic" was inspired by the words of late esteemed critic Magdy Eltayeb which highlight the extraordinary experience of cinema. Through a three screen and nine speaker installation, a new dramatic narrative is born for the characters of familiar cinematic and television works. Director Elkoussy took her inspiration for the exhibition from the words of late esteemed critic Magdy Eltayeb; "Abdelsalam Moussa seems to have replaced the camera with a magic staff, transforming the screen—whether small or large—into a world charged with magic, beauty, and awe". The characters that Moussa illuminated for the most prominent filmmakers in Egypt and abroad converge in a new realm; the magic world of Abdelsalam Moussa. In a medley of sunrise, sunset, full moon, stage lights, candle flames and raging fires, they come to life, and in the shadows, they whisper about the essence beyond the surface, in an ethereal cinematic experience that unfolds uniquely for every viewer. Abdalrahman Mahmoud created the sound for the installation, Hala Elkoussy and Adham Yehia edited the videos and post-production was undergone at Vivid Studios. Photopia's founder and executive director, Marwa Abu Leila, stated, "Cairo Photo Week focuses on celebrating exceptional artistic experiences. In 'a Kind of Magic' exhibition, director of photography Abdelsalam Moussa presents an artistic experience that highlights how the camera lens carries a whole life and how a single character can get out of the usual framework through the synchronized display across three screens into another realm and present a novel and integrated idea. It is noteworthy that the fourth Cairo Photo Week, held between (8-18) May under the title "Discovering the Scene", includes over 20 individual and collective exhibitions for professional local and international photographers and cinematographers. They also include international institutions, such as World Press Photo, Vogue, National Geographic, and Getty Images, in 14 locations cultural centers in Downtown. Furthermore, Cairo Photo Week is to host over 100 discussion sessions, workshops, and live demos, with the participation of international experts and artists, in collaboration with multiple embassies, such as the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Denmark, along with the British Council and the European Union.
Daily News Egypt
21-04-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Fourth Cairo Photo Week set for May, expanding across 14 Downtown locations
The fourth edition of Cairo Photo Week, organised by Photopia, will take place across 14 locations in Downtown Cairo from 8-18 May. Held under the slogan 'Scene Detection', the event is under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Tourism Promotion Authority, and the Ministry of Culture. EgyptAir serves as the official carrier, with partners including Ismailia Real Estate Investment and gold sponsor Cairo Design District (CDD). Cairo Photo Week will feature over 20 individual and collective exhibitions showcasing professional local and international photographers, audio-visual artists, and film producers. Leading international photography institutions, including World Press Photo, Vogue, National Geographic, and Getty Images, will also participate. The programme includes over 100 talks, workshops, and live demonstrations featuring experts and artists from Egypt, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, Tunisia, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, and Palestine. This involves collaboration with several embassies – Dutch, Italian, Spanish, French, Swiss, Danish – as well as the British Council and the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC). Marwa Abu Leila, Photopia's founder and executive director, stated, 'Cairo Photo Week celebrates artists who are capable of capturing ideas and touching moments through their lenses. We have selected this year's theme: 'Finding the View'. Through works and discussion sessions with experts and specialists, we focus on highlighting near-term prospects for photography professions which are based on the thoughts and visions of innovators in the age of AI and its challenges, including decreased demand for photographers' works and local and international economic slowdown.' Abu Leila added, 'What distinguishes Cairo Photo Week is that it targets general audiences and grants them opportunities to meet Egyptian, African, Middle Eastern, and international photographers. It also creates a state of cultural interaction which is reflected in artistic production of professionals and emerging image makers'. She noted that the fourth edition's programme covers a wide range of photography genres, including documentary, photojournalism, cinematography, fashion, food, contemporary art, digital media, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and art direction, along with experimental practices. In addition to exhibitions, the schedule features lectures, educational programmes for experts and emerging artists, discussion sessions, photography tours, short film screenings, and still photo shows. Participants listed for Cairo Photo Week include cinematographer Abd El-Salam Mousa, Ahmed Hayman, Ayman Abbas, Batoul Al-Dawy, Aisha Al-Shabrawy, Muhammad Bakr, Adel Mubarez, German Vincent Vande, Peter Menzel, the late Armenian photographer Van Leo, Yasser Onwan, Kariman Al-Haywan, and Nermine Hammam. For the first time, the event will include a specialised market for photography services, offering studio rentals, photo printing, camera and lens maintenance, and the purchase of photography equipment and cameras, potentially through interest-free instalments provided by ValU. Previous editions of Cairo Photo Week have attracted significant attendance, reportedly hosting over 35,000 visitors and 4,500 educational participants last year. Entry to exhibitions is typically free, with nominal fees for lectures and discussions. The exhibitions and events will be held in multiple Downtown Cairo venues, including Cinema Radio, Kodak Passageway, the Consulate building, Hangar, Garage, Factory, Mashrabia Gallery, El-Shorbagy Gallery, the French Cultural Centre, Access Art Space, and the American University in Cairo. A specific event related to Cairo Photo Week is scheduled to take place at the Cairo Design District (CDD) at One Ninety by LMD in the Fifth Settlement on Monday, 5 May 2025.
