Cairo Photo Week’s Fourth Edition is back again to iconic Downtown Cairo (8-18 May 2025)
Organized by Photopia School of Photography, its bringing an immersive educational and exhibition experience to both professionals and the general public hosting 14 exhibitions, more than 100 speakers and 90 talks, panels, demos, portfolio reviews, photo walks, and more to explore in Downtown Cairo and Cairo Design District (5th district). The programme covers all genres of photography (Documentary, photojournalism, cinematography, fashion, food, mixed media, cinematography, AI, art direction, and more).
"Finding the View" is the theme of this year’s edition focusing on the outlook of the industry in light of the inevitable AI and the challenging economic times for photographers. Thirty workshops and portfolio reviews. And 14 different exhibitions. All exhibitions are free access to the public.
Cairo Photo Week is hosting international speakers from Getty Images, National Geographic, World Press Photo and PhotoVogue and top-line local and regional mentors. It offers talks, panels demos, workshops, portfolio reviews, and networking at affordable passes.
Main venue: Radio Cinema, Bab Al Louq, Abdeen, Cairo and 14 locations.
Passes are now LIVE on Ticket Marche @ticketmatche
Link to get your pass: https://www.ticketsmarche.com/event/6740
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 (closing 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” is an 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).
Duroub
4 Amrika Al-Latiniya St, Garden City, Tel 02 2796 2881/ 2794 7951
“Arabian Horses” group exhibition of painting (6-20 May).
Goethe Institute
5 El-Bustan Street, Downtown, Tel 02 2575 9877/ 219/ 01288711134
Takhshena gallery
“L’Égypte, by Fred Boissonnas – A Photographic Portrait” photo exhibition is organized by Switzerland Embassy, with Bibliothèque de Genève and Université de Genève, in the framework of Cairo Photo Week 2025. Curated by Estelle Sohier and Céline Burnand, the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary legacy of the late Swiss photographer Fred Boissonnas (1858–1946) and his captivating visual journey through Egypt. Commissioned by King Fouad I, Boissonnas embarked on a photographic mission across the country to produce the monumental book L’Égypte, published in 1932 and launched with an exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society in Cairo. Although the book is no longer available and the photographer’s legacy is unknown in Egypt, over 4,000 images from this mission are now preserved at the Bibliothèque de Genève
(8- 28 May, daily from 12noon to 10pm).
Italian Cultural Institute
3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791
Part of the official launch of SABBART Vol. II —
“The Fifth Element: Art” exhibition, curated by artist and Founder of Art LINX Dina Fahmy El-Rouby, features more than 50 amazing artists along with rising youth talents from the Art and Talent Zone Academy by Mai Abbass. This edition of SABBART Vol. II, supported by the EUNIC Egypt, Italian Cultural Institute, Art Linx and The Vault, dives into the four elements to spark dialogue between art, ecology, and society (5-30 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
“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).
Picasso
30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544
Hall I
"The Universe Within You" exhibition of painting by Dina Fadel is inspired by the spirit of Sufi philosophy, this powerful exhibition explores the deep interconnectedness of all elements of existence and invites you to an inner journey to discover the universe that lies deep within you (10-30 May).
Hall II
“Colorful Voices” group show brings together five young artists who explore through their work issues of identity, feelings and everyday life using bold colors and personal expression
(10-30 May).
Place Des Arts
25 Orabi St, off Port Said St, Maadi, Cairo, Tel 0101 1111605
“The Villa Showroom” event will be held in a prestigious villa, designed by the well-known Islamic architect Omar El-Farouk.
The show’s main aim is to present and celebrate the creations of Egyptian entrepreneurs and designers
(Friday 16 May, 10am-7pm, no entry fees).
Russian Cultural Centre
127 Tahrir St, Dokki Metro Station, Giza, Tel 02 3760 6371
“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).
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
“The Labyrinth of Your Soul” JDV exhibition by Dina Fahmy El-Rouby (23-24 May).
Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035
Trio exhibition of sculpture by artists Gamal Abdel-Nasr, Nada G. Abdel-Nasr and Reem G. Abdel-Nasr (6 - 29 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 8 May, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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