Beit Al-Sinnari
Mongue Ally, Behind Al Saneya Secondary School, Al Sayeda Zeinab Square, Cairo, Tel 02 2390 9471
Living Units V Ancient Contemporaneity International art exhibition, curated by artist Lina Osama, for 21 International artists is organized by the Austrian Cultural Forum in Cairo in collaboration with the Embassy of Romania in Cairo among other partners. Artists: Abdel-Salam Salem (Egypt), Alex Dika Seggerman (USA), Avijit Mukherjee (India), Britt Boutros Ghali (Norway), Carmen Petraru (Romania), Cecilia Feng (ROC), Evelyn Ashamallah (Egypt), Faek Rasul (Austria ), Herwig Zens (Austria), Iulia Morcov (Romania), Lina Osama (Egypt), Lin Pi-Shia (ROC), Mhanny Yaoud (Egypt), Michael Heindl (Austria), Peter Blodau (Ireland), Ruairi O'Brien (Ireland), Shorouq Bnt Fahad (KSA), Sabine Delahaut (Belgium), Skylar Smith (USA), Tania Raschied (Austria), Tom Chuang (ROC) (11-24 January, open from Saturday to Thursday, 10am to 5pm).
Bibliothek
Arkan Plaza, Extension of Sheikh Zayed District, Giza, Tel 010 66860098/010 66500748
“Yet the Human Endures” exhibition of the unacquired works of late artist Safwat Abbas (1931 – 2014). He represented an ideal model for the creative artist who believes in his society; he was dedicated to his beliefs and values and portrayed them through his ideas (10-25 January).
Cairo Opera Complex
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek
Salah Taher gallery
Tel 02 2739 0132/014
Hany Guirges exhibition (closing 17 January).
Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery
An exhibition by Kholoud Mohamed Hosny (closing 15 January).
Demi
15 Ahmed Sabry St, Zamalek, Tel 012 05777147/ 02 27369505
“Symphony 25” exhibition of painting by Mohamed Dmarawy (closing 25 January).
Duroub
27 Hassan Assem, Zamalek, Tel 010 33552422/ 0100 4252768
“Art Bouquet” group exhibition of painting by Abdel-Nasser Shiha, Adham Lotfy, Mohamed Hassan, Mohsen Attiya, Nour Salem, and many more with a special honour for late artist Galal El-Husseiny (closing 20 January).
The Egyptian Museum
Tahrir Sq, Sadat Station, Tel 02 2578 2452
First Floor, Hall 13
“Soknopaiou Nesos – The Temple of Sobek and Isis Nepherses” the exhibition highlights more than two decades of excavations at Soknopaiou Nesos, held by the University of Salento (Italy), focusing on the sacred precinct of the temple of Soknopaios, a crocodile-like god with a falcon’s head. Visitors will discover how the temple functioned through a selection of artifacts that reveal aspects of religion, rituals, festivals, and priestly life. Newly excavated objects are displayed alongside pieces from the Graeco-Roman Museum in Alexandria and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (29 October- until 30 January).
First Floor, Hall 7
“Nefertari: In the Domain of the Beautiful of the Beautiful Ones” a temporary exhibition dedicated to Nefertari, the Queen hailed as 'The Most Beautiful of the Beautiful Ones'. Organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Italian Archaeological Centre, and the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC-CAI), the exhibition is an exceptional visual journey. Do not miss the opportunity to witness Queen Nefertari’s eternal elegance, as she recounts her captivating story in a temporary exhibition pulsating with magic and history, prepared by archaeological photography expert Francis Amin
(30 November- 28 February 2026).
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
“Magnificent Creatures” exhibition by Marawan El-Gamal.
El-Gamal’s Magnificent Creatures, is oil on canvas, work that imagines radiant invincible beings whose beauty dazzles and their indifference chills (11 January - 12 February).
Museum of Modern Egyptian Art
Cairo Opera House Grounds, Gezira, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 6667/65
Al-Bab Selim Hall
Painting exhibition by Hesham Abdallah (13-24 January).
Picasso East
Villa No 39 Al Narges 35th settlement, 90's St, in front of Lake View Compound, New Cairo, Tel 0122 0000035
“Anatomy Lesson (If anyone Notices)” painting exhibition by Eman Ossama (13 January- 3 February).
“How Much?” painting exhibition by Maha Ibrahim
(13 January- 3 February).
TAM
KM 28, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Abu Rawash, Giza, Tel 01000773860
“The 11th Cairo Art Fair” is the largest annual celebration of contemporary Egyptian art, it brings the country’s most compelling and visionary artists under one roof. This edition marks a special milestone with the unveiling of the exclusive Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Art Collection, presented for the first time for public viewing and acquisition during the fair. This collection offers an elevated encounter with exceptional works crafted specifically for this historical event (12 December from 12pm to 10pm and will be ongoing until mid-January 2026, regular visiting hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10am– 5pm, Saturday: 11am – 6pm).
Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035
“Odd” exhibition of painting by Yasser Nabaiel (11-29 January).
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
BA East Gallery
“Alexander the Great: Return to Egypt” an exhibition of works by the expatriate Greek artist and architect Makis Varlamis (1942–2016) about Alexander the Great. It features 53 artworks, including 40 large-scale paintings and 12 bronze and ceramic sculptures, as well as “Bendar’s House,” a stunning original wooden sculpture. Alongside the exhibition, a series of events will be held focusing on Alexander and the Hellenistic period, including educational activities for children of all ages, designed to connect them with the history of the city’s founding and the library’s establishment. This art collection, after being exhibited in other venues, continues its journey to convey Alexander’s enduring message: a message of tolerance, creative coexistence, and cooperation among peoples (closing 17 January).
Archaeological 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 15 January, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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