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When being ‘over the top’ is a good thing
By Heba Elkayal A plethora of designers from the Middle East have…
Searching for an ‘exit’ in 2B Continued theater fest
In her book “The Art of Making Dances,” early 20th century contemporary…
Sculpting Egypt: The genius of Mahmoud Mukhtar
Egyptian sculptor Mahmoud Mukhtar (1891–1934) is widely viewed as the godfather of…
Huda Lutfi: The art of continuity
It’s unfortunate that today we see more pertinence and understanding of the…
Modern Art Museum: A mirror of Egypt in the 20th Century
A stone’s throw away from the underground station near Qasr El-Nil Bridge…
Arabic Booker shortlist makes for rich and varied reading
As the inauguration of the 2011 Cairo International Book Fair approaches, getting…
THE REEL ESTATE: The state of Arab cinema as seen in Dubai
Like most budding world cinemas, Arab cinema continues to suffer from a…
Iran bans ‘Alchemist’ author
Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, who wrote the worldwide bestseller "The Alchemist," accused…