American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus, Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, Plaza Level, Tel 02 2615 3318
The Photographic Gallery
The Photographic Gallery presents the annual exhibition of contemporary photojournalism as part of its ongoing collaboration with the Egypt Press Photo competition. Egypt Press Photo is a renowned annual competition for national photojournalism, organized by the Syndicate of Journalists and run by the Photojournalists Collective. Now in its 19th edition, the competition continues to highlight exceptional work in the field.
This year, the gallery has curated an exhibition dedicated solely to photo stories under the theme of subcommunities. A key role of photojournalism has long been to bring to the forefront the subcommunities that exist on the margins of society—whether these groups are united by profession, culture, sport, geographical boundary, or unique circumstances. This exhibition celebrates the work of both local professional visual storytellers and photographers, whose compelling documentation throughout 2024 has helped expand our visual understanding of Egypt
(30 April - 29 May).
Bibliothek
Arkan Plaza, Extension of Sheikh Zayed District, Giza, Tel 010 66860098/010 66500748
"The Impact of Writing" exhibition by artist Mariem Abu Taleb is about writing as a tool of expression, transcends mere communication; it is a visual language capable of conveying emotions, often through text that goes unread. Through black expressive handwriting, the exhibition invites viewers into a world where script moves beyond conventional readability, transforming into abstract compositions that encourage deep engagement beyond its literal meaning (10 April- 9 May).
Czech Embassy
4 Al Dokki Street, Giza, behind the German School, Tel 02 3333 9700/01
“Treasures of Czechia”, an exhibition on Czechia’s UNESCO heritage. Czech artist Markéta Zlesáková displays her unique work inspired by Czech folk ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy and ornament. The artworks will remain on display along the Czech Embassy wall (2 April- end of July).
Cervantes Institute
20 Boulos Hanna St, Dokki, Tel 02 3760 1746
“Writers in Caricature, Drawing Literature” exhibition was held to mark the week of books and writers, a new exhibition of caricatures of the most famous writers of Hispanic and world literature such as Neruda, Ana Maria Matute, Quevedo, Carmen Martín Gaite, Vargas Llosa, Kanafani, Kafka, among others (closing 8 May).
Falak 369
7 Gamal El-Din Abou El-Mahasen St, ground floor, Garden City, Cairo, Tel 01207700236/01064777808
“Today There, Tomorrow Here” duet exhibition by Egyptian artist Hamdy Reda and his wife German artist Charlotte Liebrecht
(closing 5 May).
Al-Hanager Arts Centre
Cairo Opera Complex, Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel
Tel 02 2735 6861
Adam Henein Hall
The exhibition of the participating works in the ninth edition of the Adam Henein Sculpture Competition (closing 2 May).
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
“The Cowardly Kick Starter" exhibition by Osama Ehab draws a parallel between mechanical systems and the human psyche through the concept of 'exploitation' (closing 5 May).
“Someone Else's Home” by the Japanese artist Rui Yasue.
The exhibition is presented as part of Cairo Photo Week, in cooperation with Photopia (8 - 20 May).
Al Mashhad
23 b Ismail Mohamed St, off Abu El-Feda, Zamalek, 01211100727
“Mirrors of the Soul” exhibition by paintings by Sami Abou Elazm (29 April- 29 May).
Misr
4A Ibn Zankai St, from Hassan Sabri, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 0604
“Hunna”, a collective exhibition featuring women artists from the MENA region including among many others Reem Al Faisal,
Aliaa Elgready, Eman Ezzat, Ghadah Alkandari, Hend Adnan
Hind Nasser, Petra Serhal, and Rima Salamoun
(closing 8 May).
Odyssey
8 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek, Cairo, Tel 012 78907589
Painting exhibition by Omar El-Fayoumi (27 April-7 May).
Picasso
30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544
Hall I
An influential exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of veteran artist Helmy El-Tony (1934–2024), one of the pillars of Egyptian art and its beloved icons (closing 8 May).
Hall II
“The Taste Effect” painting exhibition by Toqa Amr
(closing 8 May).
Picasso East
Villa No 39 Al Narges 35th settlement, 90's St, in front of Lake View Compound, New Cairo, Tel 0122 0000035
Exhibition of exquisite paintings by Sanaa El-Bissy, Al-Ahram newspaper renowned writer and former editor-in-chief of Al-Ahram Nisf Al Donia magazine (closing 8 April).
Russian Cotural centre
“For the Love of Egypt” exhibition of paintings features works by students of the Moscow Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, affiliated with the Moscow University of Information Technologies and Technology (MIIT) (20 April - 31 May)
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, Downtown, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446
Legacy Gallery
"Portraits of A Golden Age” step into the captivating world of Van-Leo, Cairo’s legendary portrait photographer in this exhibition
(10 April- 1 June).
TAM
Km 28, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Abu Rawash, Giza-Egypt, 0100 0773860
“No One Cares About Fish!” a solo exhibition by Egyptian artist George Azmy. In this show, Azmy turns inward—delving into the quiet intimacy of our emotional entanglements. Through a series of deeply personal works, he explores the paradox of finding comfort in pain, and the quiet ways we nurture what slowly undoes us
(30 April- 15 May).
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 1 May, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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