Art Corner
12 Sayed Al-Bakri St, from Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 0122 2760212
“Better Tomorrow” exhibition of painting by cartoonist Said Badawi (24 July- 4 August).
Bibliothek
Arkan Plaza, Extension of Sheikh Zayed District, Giza, Tel 010 66860098/010 66500748
“Beyond Paper Plane” travelling exhibition project presents contemporary Czech illustrators and artists with a particular focus on children’s books, organized by Czech Centres in Egypt and the Czech Embassy in Egypt. The curatorial selection features books that combine a three-dimensional object with an independent work of art. This allows the books to offer a much greater sense of space and haptics and promotes the authenticity of the material.
Contemporary children’s books have the potential for further interactive and educational use, whether it is the analogue manual finishing of the illustrations or their transfer into virtual reality, allowing children to immerse themselves in the game. The illustrations experiment with unusual materials, such as sheet metal, textiles, optical foils, photographs or found objects, pushing the boundaries of the conventional book format and the traditionally associated media such as watercolour, drawing, printmaking or painting (27 July- 9 August).
Cairo Opera Complex
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek
Salah Taher gallery
Tel 02 2739 0132/0144
“Print of a Colour” painting exhibition by artist Atta Afify
(2 - 4 August).
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 (closing 31 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).
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 its familiar guest names and features a pair of new ones that are being unveiled 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).
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
Al-Sheilh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Future Gallery
“Sayyida Zeinab: The Tale of a Mosque and Legendary Sites Around It” exhibition is organised by the Sheikh Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations, on the Cairene neighbourhood of Sayyida Zeinab. Unearthing a treasure trove of historic photographs, maps, postcards, newspapers, magazines, etc., the exhibition explores the urban evolution and politics of Sayyida Zainab, from the 9th century until the present day. It features more than 50 monuments in an attempt to reimagine their past and envision their future (closing 31 July).
UBUNTU
20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223
“UBUNTU Revisited - 8th edition” is the gallery’s end of the season show featuring exclusive pieces in a variety of sizes, directions and mediums. All artworks are available for immediate purchase, and so the selection on display may change throughout the duration of the exhibition. Featuring works by Ahmed El- Badawy, Aya Mostafa, Amany Fahmy, Doaa Fakher, Ihab Shaker, Khaled Sirag, Omar Zaki, Louis Barthelemy, Maged Mekhail, Mina Milad, Mohamed Sabry Sayed, Nevine Farghaly, Omar Gabr, and many more (25 June - 9 August).
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 6 August, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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