Cairo Opera Complex
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek
Salah Taher gallery
Tel 02 2739 0132/0144
the opening of “Faces from Nepal” a captivating photography exhibition showcasing the vibrant culture and soulful portraits of Nepal. This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the lives, traditions, and landscapes of Nepal through the lens of Yasser Alaa Mubarak. Join us for an evening of art, inspiration, and cultural exchange (opening 1 July).
Palace of Arts
Bab Selim Hall
The 54 General Exhibition (15 June-15 July).
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).
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
“Echoes and Currents: 35 Years of Contemporary Art” exhibition
is stressing the gallery’s pioneering role in Cairo’s contemporary art scene, the exhibition opens a dialogue between established and emerging artists who have shaped its journey. Since its founding, Mashrabia has supported young talent, amplified women’s voices, and fostered connections between local and international art communities. Rather than a retrospective, this exhibition offers an open, evolving archive formed by memory, conversations, and the relationships that continue to grow around the gallery
(29 June - 11 September, closed in August).
Picasso East
Villa No 39 Al Narges 35th settlement, 90's St, in front of Lake View Compound, New Cairo, Tel 0122 0000035
“Summer Collection” group exhibition of painting and sculpture (25 June - 15 July).
Russian Cultural Centre
127 Tahrir St, Dokki Metro Station, Giza, Tel 02 3760 6371
The Egyptian-Russian Friendship Association celebrates the National Day of the Russian Federation and the International Tea Day, through a caricature exhibition organized by artist Fawzy Morsi, Secretary-General of the Egyptian Caricature Association and the originator of the tea celebration idea. The exhibition will feature 65 works by cartoonists from 25 Arab and foreign countries, including artists from Russia (closing 30 June).
Safarkhan
6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291
The second edition of the gallery’s “Anthology” series. Anthology 2025 is as usual headlined by some of the gallery’s marquee resident talents, as well as some of our familiar guest names and features a pair of new ones that we are thrilled to be unveiling to the art loving community here in Egypt for the very first time. This collection sees an impressive assortment of mediums too, with the inclusion of various artforms spanning; sculpture, photography, fabric appliqué, mosaics, and various forms of painting. This year’s anthology gathers new works from established Safarkhan artists: Ibrahim Khatab, Ahmed Saber, Karim Abd Elmalak, Katherine Bakhoum, Neama El Sanhoury, Omar Abdel-Zaher and Tasneem El-Meshad
(1 June and running throughout summer).
Swailam
14 El-Saleh Ayoub St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8900/0111232 4002
“Special Space” exhibition by Hend El-Falafly features works that reflect the artist’s deep engagement with themes of female strength, presence, and emotion, forming a unique artistic expression (18 May - 3 July).
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC Tahrir Square Campus, Downtown, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446
Falaki Gallery
“A Piece of Memory 2,” a powerful exhibition by distinguished artist and SHE CAN Programme alumna Sara Medhat, renowned for her work in sustainable art design. Following the success of her participation in the COP27 Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Medhat returns with a new collection that reflects nostalgia, memory and environmental consciousness (closing 30 June).
Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035
“Different Space 4th Edition” is a contemporary group visual art exhibition that celebrates the experiences of a select group of contemporary sculptors and painters. Their works reflect modern visual perspectives rooted deeply in the aesthetic and cultural references of ancient Egyptian art (17 June- 31 August).
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 26 June, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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