American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Sharjah Art Gallery
"Solidarity Now" is the AUC Visual Arts Programme's second annual juried Visual Arts Open Exhibition on the theme solidarity now. Co-curated by Lara Baladi and Bassem Yousri, the exhibition draws inspiration from the 1978 International Art Exhibition for Palestine. It delves into contemporary interpretations of solidarity in its various forms—personal, political and universal. It features works from the AUC students across various majors, selected through an open call to address the theme creatively, highlighting how we unite, support and uplift one another in today's world. Participating artists among many others are Salma Abdelmoneim, Balqis Al-Jallad, Mark Ayman, Al-Hassan Ali Bataher, Salah Eddine Boulenouar, Madiha El-Naggar, Farah El-Shawarby, Maya El-Sherbiny, Nancy Faisal, Jana Hassan, and the Visual Arts Student Association (4 December-1 March).
Arcade
25 Orabi St, off Port Said, Maadi, Tel 010 19222220
"Reconstruction of the Ordinary" exhibition by Nataliya Nikolska, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans sound, video, photography and performance (closing 30 January).
Bibliothek
Arkan Plaza, Extension of Sheikh Zayed District, Giza, Tel 010 66860098/010 66500748
"Tides of Being" paintings by Khaled El-Samahy. This exhibition reflects on the depth of emotions and the ever-shifting nature of what it means to be human (18 January- 3 February).
Czech Embassy
4 Al Dokki St, Ad Dokki, Dokki, Giza, Tel 02 33339700
"Journeys of the Heads of States" photography exhibition is organized by Czech Centres, the Masaryk Institute and the Archives of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
(closing 31 January).
Duroub
4 Amrika Al-Latiniya St, Garden City, Tel 02 2796 2881/ 2794 7951
"Piercing Eyes" exhibition of 50 mosaic paintings by Romany Samir (18 Januray- 1 February).
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.
Al Mashhad
23 b Ismail Mohamed St, off Abu El-Feda, Zamalek, 01211100727
Exhibition by icon of Egyptian surrealism in the last third of the twentieth century and the beginning of the third millennium Mohamed Riad Said (2 February-27 March).
Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art
15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 02 2578 4494,
open daily from 11am to 8pm except Fridays
"Nothing to Prove" solo exhibition of painting by Xavier Pugmarti presents a rather eclectic range of works, varying in themes, formats, and techniques. Revisiting old themes, the exhibition features small watercolours, acrylic paintings, and large oil paintings on canvas (12 January- 13 February).
Picasso
30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544
Hall I
"Mythology" exhibition of paintings by Mostafa Rahma
(2-28 February).
Hall II
"Echoes of Serenity" photography exhibition by Romany Hafez (2-28 February).
Safarkhan
6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291
An exhibition showcases the latest collection of Egypt’s foremost abstract artist Ahmed Farid (4 February- 4 March).
Swailam
14 El-Saleh Ayoub St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8900/0111232 4002
"Poinciana" exhibition of painting by Abdel-Wahab Abdel- Mohsen, it presents the artist's spiritual journey amidst the enchanting beauty of nature (closing 31 January).
TAM
Km 28, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Abu Rawash, Giza, Egypt,
Tel 0100 0773860
The 10th edition of Cairo Art Fair, this milestone edition brings together over 160 of Egypt’s most celebrated and promising artists, making it an unmissable event of remarkable scale and significance (closing 31 January).
UBUNTU
20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223
First Floor
"Finds" painting exhibition by Mohamed Khedr
(closing 1 February).
Ground Floor
"Searching For" painting exhibition by Doaa Fakher
(closing 1 February).
Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035
"Tough Stage" mixed media paintings by Yasser Nabaiel
(closing 30 January).
"An Exceptional Selection" group show features 23 pioneer artists (3-13 February).
Zamalek Art gallery
11 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 1240
"Elsewhere" exhibition of painting by Mai Refky
(19 January- 10 February).
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 30 January, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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