Arcade
25 Orabi St, off Port Said, Maadi, Tel 010 19222220
"Not Home Alone", painting exhibition by Shahira Kamal
(16 October - 6 November).
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 and the Masaryk Institute and Archives of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
(30 October - 31 January 2025).
Don Bosco Salesian Institute
2 Abd El-Qader Taha, As Sahel, Rod El Farag, Tel HYPERLINK "https://www.google.com/search?q=the+address+of+Don+Bosco+Institute+in+Downtown+Cairo&rlz=1C1GCEU_enEG1005EG1005&oq=the+address+of+Don+Bosco+Institute+in+Downtown+Cairo+&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160.27869j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" 02 24576794/ HYPERLINK "tel:+202-24579650" 24579650
"The Return of the Day" is a solo exhibition of drawings and travel notebooks on Egypt by Swiss-Italian painter, musician, and carnettiste Dominique Sighanda (13-30 November).
Duroub
4 Amrika Al-Latiniya St, Garden City, Tel 02 2796 2881/ 2794 7951
Exhibition of painting by late artist Mohamed El-Tarawi
(15 October- 7 November).
Italian Cultural Institute
3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791
"The Return of the Day" is a solo exhibition of drawings and travel notebooks on Egypt by Swiss-Italian painter, musician, and carnettiste Dominique Sighanda. The exhibition comes within the context of the series of activities organized by the embassy of Switzerland in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Friendship Treaty between Switzerland and Egypt. The exhibition offers a unique perspective on Egypt, as seen through the eyes of Sighanda, inspired by her journeys between the Giza plateau, the necropolis of Saqqara, and visits to the two museums in Cairo and Turin
(20 October - 10 November).
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.
Karim Francis
1 Al-Sherifein St, 3rd St right off Kasr Al-Nile St, Downtown, Tel 0100 667 4823
Trio exhibition of gypsum sculpture by Abdel Badie Abdel Hay
(1916- 2004), bronze, copper and metal sculpture by Sobhy Guirguis (1929 - 2013), and painting by Vessela Farid
(1915 - 2007) (20 October- 14 November).
Al Mashhad
23 b Ismail Mohamed St, off Abu El-Feda, Zamalek, 01211100727
"The Second Scene" group exhibition of contemporary visual art (22 October - 21 November).
Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art
15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 02 2578 4494,
open daily from 11am to 8pm except Fridays
"Video Games Nostalgia" exhibition by Amr Al-Ngmah showcases a captivating blend of video game aesthetics and traditional Islamic miniature art (27 October - 27 November).
Picasso
30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544
Hall I
An exhibition of artworks that blend painting and sculpture by veteran artist Ahmed Shiha (27 October- 10 November).
Hall II
"Transformation" exhibition of sculpture by
Mahmoud El-Dwehey (27 October- 10 November).
Pyramids of Giza
Giza Plateau, Al-Haram district
"Forever Is Now" fourth edition will showcase the works of 12 illustrious international artists, each contributing a unique vision to a collective dialogue that transcends barriers of time and culture. The theme invites participants to act as modern archaeologists, using creativity to uncover hidden meanings in the everyday. The use of unconventional materials strengthens this vision, demonstrating how art requires a careful gaze at the unexpected and the courage to value what seems ordinary. This year’s edition continues to be a celebration of cultural dialogue, where art, heritage, and modern creativity meet in one of the world’s most iconic locations. Two Italian artists are participating in an exclusive exhibition on the Giza plateau: Luca Boffi and Federica Di Carlo
(24 October-16 November).
Swailam
14 El-Saleh Ayoub St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8900/0111232 4002 “Migrating Bird” exhibition named after a song etched into the consciousness of the Sudanese people. The exhibition presents a simple part of the Sudanese contemporary art scene, with its various trends and schools. It showcases experiences of 30 young and old artists, expressing their hopes and dreams for a safe and stable homeland (1 October- 30 November).
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
Al-Sheikh Rihan St,off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Margo Veillon Gallery of Modern Egyptian Art
"Design for Resistance" interesting exhibition showcases the work of Swiss graphic designer and activist Marc Rudin -also known as Jihad Mansour- renowned for his resistance-focused themes, particularly regarding the Palestinian cause. It features a selection of Rudin's posters and magazine designs, highlighting his bold iconography and political messages that he developed during his collaboration with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine from 1976 to 1991
(26 October - 30 November, open daily from 10am to 9pm).
TAM
District 5, Marakek, New Katamya, Cairo Sokhna Road, before Master Express Gas Station, entrance from Gate 3, weekdays (Sun-Thurs),10am-6pm, Tel 01000773860
"Heritage, Mapping, Memories, and The Self," a collective exhibition that showcases the heartfelt creations of four exceptional artists: Akram Fadl, Rania Gad, Taha Abdelaal, and Tarig Kamal (19 October- 13 November).
KM 28, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Abu Rawash, Giza, Tel 01000773860
"Islands of the South" group exhibition of painting explores the creative realms of five distinguished artists – Ahmed Hassanein, Qiruo He, Ahmed El-Kutt, Ahmed Hamdy Abdel-Gawad, and Shereen El-Baroudy (30 October-13 November).
Tintera
17 Bahgat Aly St, Apt 14, second floor, Zamalek, Tel 01005655005
"Views on Egypt - Through the 19th Century Lens" exhibition
celebrates the gallery's 5th year anniversary, the showcase looks back at some of the earliest photographers active in the region and the imagery that played a large role in shaping perceptions of Egypt (22 October- 1 December).
UBUNTU
20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223
First Floor
"Bahloul" sculptures by HYPERLINK "https://ubuntuartgallery.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6d2509191dcad8f4e5bafdef5&id=728bd4ce7f&e=7b37ff0916" \t "_blank" Maged Mekhail
(23 October - 23 November).
Ground Floor
HYPERLINK "https://ubuntuartgallery.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6d2509191dcad8f4e5bafdef5&id=64527aa6ac&e=7b37ff0916" \t "_blank" "The Marsafy Collection" exhibition is an assortment of works from the personal collection of the late Tarek El-Marsafy
(23 October - 23 November).
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.
Outdoor Plaza of Civilizations
"Tale of Two Cities" exhibition is hosted by Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in collaboration with Art D'Égypte. The show celebrates the long-standing strong bonds between Alexandria and Athens and explores the deep-rooted historical bonds between the two cities (15 October- 4 November, 10am-6pm).
* A version of this article appears in print in the 31 October, 2024 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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