American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus, Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, Plaza Level, Tel 02 2615 3318
Sharjah Gallery
"Cmd X" is the graphic design programme's senior show. The exhibition explores themes including equality and social impact, reimagining cultural heritage, sustainability and future experiences. CmdX is a computer shortcut used to cut an item from one environment and place it in another. The term carries several meanings in this exhibition. It symbolizes the conclusion or cut of the students' time in academia. The X reflects the end of this chapter in their educational journey, marking their transition from students to professionals ready to make their mark on the world
(12 May-30 September).
The Photographic Gallery
"Child Power" is the debut solo exhibition by documentary photographer Sahl Abdel-Rahman, in which he uncovers the hidden side of the cotton industry in Egypt. The exhibition walks us through a day in the life of a typical agricultural worker, Youssef. He is like many children, working in the cotton fields seasonally to support his family. The story of Youssef is contextualized within life at the village, during and off the harvest season, documenting his daily routine and interactions with his friends, family, and pets. The photographic project shows a brighter side of rural life too and depicts joyous children whose smiles emanate contentment and hope for a better future; as well as dreams and aspirations beyond the fields (12 September- 17 October). 

Aisha Fahmy Palace
1 Aziz Abaza St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8211
The Complex of Arts
"In the Company of Mahmoud Said" exhibition is celebrating the seminal painter's 60th death anniversary. It displays 40 oil paintings tracing Said's different art stages (16 July- until mid October).

Cairo Opera Complex
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek
Salah Taher gallery
Tel 02 2739 0132/0144
Awladna Foundation for Children with Special Abilities exhibition (20-27 September).
Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery
"Play K-Sound" exhibition held, as part of the 2024 Korea Culture Week 'K-Sound', presents Korea's traditional musical instruments including native instruments played since ancient times and foreign instruments adopted from the Eurasian continent. Throughout the nation’s long history, these instruments have encapsulated its culture and sensibilities, undergoing modifications to express the sounds of different eras better (22-28 September).  

Duroub
4 Amrika Al-Latiniya St, Garden City, Tel 02 2796 2881/ 2794 7951
    "Shaabeyat Masreya (Egyptian folk arts)" group exhibition is showcasing works by a galaxy of Egypt's contemporary and late artists such as Eman Hakim, Ahmed Shiha, Hassan Rashed, Galal El-Husseiny, Azza Ismail, Lina Amin, Mohamed Al-Tarawi, and Nadia Hassan
(7 September- 3 October).

Goethe Institute
5 El-Bustan Street, Downtown, Tel 02 2575 9877/ 219/ 01288711134
Takhshena gallery II and Lounge 5
"Extended Memory: On the Counter-Archive" group exhibition is curated by Medrar Contemporary Art. The exhibition explores the complex connections between individual and collective memory, cultural identity, and shifts in the notions and perceptions of time. It raises fundamental questions about the nature of collective existence and the interconnected relationships between artworks, highlighting the importance of understanding the entanglement and interconnectedness of their cultural contexts, and inviting the audience to reflect on how these relationships are formed and recalled in memory. The show is accompanying Goethe Film Week 2024 , featuring works by ten artists, drawn from over a decade of Medrar’s archives. Artists: Amr Ali, Desel Mekhtigian, Hoda Lotfy, Larissa Sansour, Marwa Ben Halim, Marguerite Farag, Nadia Ghanem, Rania Stephan, Seif El-Sayegh, and Yasmine El-Meligy (17 September- 8 October).
Al-Hanager Arts Centre
Cairo Opera Complex, Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel
Tel 02 2735 6861
Adam Henein Hall
"Beyond the Frame II" is a group exhibition of painting, sculpture, and photography features 52 Egyptian and Arab artists such as Galileo, Mervat Diab, Magdy Albert, Nora Koloyan, and Taher Abdel-Azim. It is organized by Arsenoy Art Association
(closing 20 September).   

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
Summer group exhibition 2024 represents the culmination of Mashrabia's extensive and vibrant history, spanning several decades. Featuring a diverse array of artists, the exhibition promises to be a vibrant celebration of originality and contemporary artistic expression. It will provide a diverse display of techniques, from painting to collage to sculpture and more (closing 21 September).    
 

Medrar for Contemporary Art
10 Gamal Abul Mahassen St, 8th Floor, Garden City, Cairo, daily from 4 to 9pm, except Fridays, Tel 02 27957714
"Earth, Birds, and Metal Dragons" an exhibition by Amr El-Kafrawy (15- 30 September).

Picasso
30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544
Hall I
"The Story of Light" painting exhibition by Ahmed Farid
(15 September -5 October).
Hall II
Photography exhibition by Al-Ahram gifted photographer Bassam El-Zoghby (15 September -5 October).

 
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
"Paris Métro” solo exhibition of painting by Hesham Abdel-Moaaty is inspired by the artist's recent visit to Paris, the exhibition showcases a series of large-scale paintings that capture the ever-changing landscape of the city's metro system
(14 September - 7 October).

UBUNTU
20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223
"The Collector's Eye XI" exhibition is the 11th edition of The Collector’s Eye featuring works by the pioneers of modern art, in collaboration with Shewekar showcasing a special selection of contemporary furniture, as well as handpicked antique pieces (12- 24 September).

Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035
Exhibition of paintings by exceptionally gifted artist Abdel-Wahab Morsi (15 September - 10 October).

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 19 September, 2024 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly