Safarkhan Art Gallery
 

6 Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Open daily from 11am to 8pm, except Friday from 1pm to 8pm. Closed on Sunday.

Exhibition title: Sunbeam Exhibition — continues until 14 September.

Sunbeam Exhibition features a curated collection of contemporary artworks that, as the title suggests, capture the refreshing warmth of sunbeam.

The exhibition showcases new works including oil paintings and sculpture by a roster of well-known contemporary artists considered part of Safarkhan's extended family.

They include works by Ahmed Farid (born in 1950), Ibrahim Khattab (born in 1984), Ahmed Jafari (born in 1997), and Kareem Abdelmalek (born in 1980).

The display also includes two works by Omar Abdel-Zaher (born in 1966), highlighting rural life's joy and simplicity. 

Adding a sculptural dimension to the exhibition, Armenian-Alexandrian sculptor Sarkis Tossonian (born in 1953) contributes with two bronze busts.

 

 

Zamalek Art Gallery
 

11 Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo 
Open daily from 11am to 8pm. Closed on Friday.

Exhibition title: Masterpieces XXIII Summer Art Group Exhibition — continues until 31 August. 

The exhibition features a collection of sculptures and paintings by numerous Egyptian artists.

For example, Farghali Abdel-Hafiz, born in 1941, presents a work titled Al-Ataa, which portrays Egypt as a woman at the centre of the canvas, who extends her hands in generosity and abundance to the entire world.

Mai Rifky showcases two works from her 2022 collection Qasaqeess.

Soraya Fahmy’s (born in 1968) contribution, Forget Me Not, is a work that reflects her deep love for animals and nature.

The exhibition also highlights Mohamed Shaker's (born in 1947) work, Marreet wa Usool Al-Samt, where he combines a bold contemporary aesthetic with a concept rooted in ancient Egyptian civilization.

The exhibition also showcases works by Ibn Hamido, Carel Homsy (born in 1968), Mohamed Sabry (1917-2019), and Ayman Saadawy (born in 1967), among others

 

 

Aisha Fahmy Palace
 

1 Aziz Abaza Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Open daily from 9am to 2pm and from 5am to 9pm. Closed on Fridays.

Exhibition title: In the Company of Mahmoud Said — continues until 15 October.

The exhibition commemorates the 60th anniversary of the passing of Mahmoud Said (1897-1964), the father of modern Egyptian painting.

The exhibition features works by Said and others by artists living during his time.

These include Giuseppe Sebasti (1900-1961), Laurent Salinas (1913-2010), Aristomenis Angelopoulos (1925-1930), Aristide Papageorge (1899-1983), Enrico Brandani (1914-1979), and Carlo Suares (1892-1976), and Clea Badaro (1913–1968), among others.

The first and second floors of the palace are dedicated to various themes, including family portraits, depictions of local women, nude models, and landscapes.

The ground floor is exclusively reserved for foreign artists, with their works displayed in six halls, including Said's mentors and friends. 

Read more about the exhibition here.

 

 

Al Masar Gallery
 

157b. 26 July Street, Ground floor, Zamalek, Cairo
Open daily from 11am to 9pm (Fridays only by appointment).

Exhibition title: Contemporary Views XVII Group Exhibition — continues until 19 September.

The exhibition features works by established Egyptian late and contemporary artists, gathering sixth generations of the Egyptian modern art movement. 

The works on display include those by Abdel-Hadi El-Gazzar (1925-1966), Fatma Arargi (1931-2022), Hazem Hussein (born in 1961), Sami Aboul Azm (born in 1967), Essam Darwish (born in 1970), Mohamed Abla (born in 1953), and Adel El-Siwi (born in 1952), among others

These pieces range from stunning landscapes to Egyptian figures and faces that silently convey deep emotions; the works span different styles.

Each artist's distinctive approach highlights aspects of Egyptian identity, telling the story of many decades of Egyptian art.

 

 

Yassin Art Gallery
 

159c 26 July Baehler building, Zamalek, Cairo
Open Daily from 11am to 8pm. Closed on Friday. 

Exhibition title: Different Space — continues until 31 August.

The third edition of the contemporary visual art exhibition features more than 50 artworks, ranging from oil and acrylic paintings to sculptures made of bronze, metal, and ceramics.

Among the participating artists is Gamal El-Sagini (1917-1977), presenting an oil painting on canvas, titled Nubia.

Reda Abdel-Rahman (born in 1966) contributes with a piece made using tempera and acrylic on canvas, while Sameh Ismail (born in 1974) showcases an acrylic on canvas work.

Notable bronze sculptures include The Egyptian Woman by Mohamed El-Fayoumi (born in 1963) and a metal sculpture titled The Donkey by Mostafa Hosny (born in 1978).

 

 

Picasso Art Gallery
 

30 Hassan Assem, off Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Daily from 11am to 9pm. Closed on Sundays.

The Annual Summer Group Exhibition — continues until 30 August.

The exhibition highlights several emerging artists, each bringing a unique perspective and talent to the collection.

Among them is Hakeem Aboukila (born in 1989), who captures the essence of his surroundings, blending myths, legends, and daily life in his piece Cats and Magic, crafted with oil and ink on canvas.

Rowan El-Dib’s intricate digital collage, Between a Sea, reveals hidden narratives waiting to be explored.

In his work, Mostafa Abo Aly (born in 1993) helps us discover a fresh perspective of Cairo streets, in a painting titled "Cairo Streets."

Marwa Magdy (born in 1993) contributes to the summer collection with her bronze sculpture Adam.

Eman Abdelaal presents three oil paintings on canvas, offering a glimpse into the beautiful scenery of Alexandria’s corniche.

Adel Tharwat (born in 1966) delves into popular Egyptian heritage as a philosophical foundation for his art, showcased in his mixed media on canvas piece.

Sayed Waked’s (born in 1976) glass sculptures range from pure abstraction to personalized forms, showcasing distinct artistic and aesthetic qualities of glass that set it apart from other materials.

The exhibition presents works by other up-and-coming talents, including Asmaa El-Nawawi, Ahmed Yousry, Mohamed Mandour, and many others.