From Tokyo to Cairo: Japanese characters on a visit
With the travelling exhibition “JAPAN: Kingdom of Characters”, the Japan Foundation examines…
Coalition to Support Tahya Masr fund calls for closing cultural centres in Cairo, Alexandria
Coalition’s secretary general says in statement that Turkish cultural centres are a…
New report criticises freedom of expression during Al-Sisi’s presidency
Cultural events and TV channels banned, TV series dropped, publications confiscated during…
Transmissions of hope through Cairo’s satellite dishes
American writer and artist transforms “depressing” rusty dishes into brightly-coloured ones
Fighting censorship, Al-Fan Midan organisers pledge to continue performing
Poet Zein al-Abidine Fouad, who helped organise the festival, draws strength from…
Abu Simbel Antiquities celebrates 46 years since temple’s rescue
The celebration included issuing postcards with photos of the temple, as well…
Underground musicians rise to the limelight
Independent bands move beyond live performances to talk shows, TV commercials and…
WANAS festival: Egypt’s first international folk festival
6 Egyptian, 3 international bands dazzle Cairo
Salata Baladi to be screened at Zawya
The film explores the concepts of identity and xenophobia through a story…
Hacking like Egyptians
After juggling between spaces, “Cairo Hackerspace” settles in studio at Townhouse Gallery