AUEED Premises
65 Obeissy St, Daher, Cairo, Tel 2589 8364/2588 2484
“Akhmim and Hagaza” exhibition showcases handicrafts inspired by the rich Egyptian heritage (closing 6 December).
Bibliothek
Arkan Plaza, Extension of Sheikh Zayed District, Giza, Tel 010 66860098/010 66500748
“Journey of a Paper Master: From Pulp to Perfection” exhibition
by Mohamed Abou El-Naga unfolds the artist’s exploration of memory, nature, and time through the art of handmade paper and printmaking. From the texture of olive wood to the layered fibers of pulp, Abou El-Naga transforms natural materials into visual stories each piece a witness to history, myth, and the quiet persistence of craft (closing 4 December).
Cairo Opera Complex
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek
Salah Taher gallery
Tel 02 2739 0132/014
Exhibition by Mona El-Ganzoury (11-13 December).
Music Library (Ziad Bakir) gallery
Amal Salah exhibition (4 - 6 December).
Demi
The gallery's address is 15 Ahmed Sabry St, Zamalek, Tel 012 05777147/ 02 27369505
Group exhibition by Ahmed Askalany, Karim Farhan, Makki Omran, and Vivian El-Batanony (30 November- 15 December).
Difaf
37 Mohamed Mazhar, Zamalek, Tel 0102 7365252
“MAKTOOB (Written)” exhibition features artists Walid Taher and Mariem Abutaleb. It explores the use of written signs and symbols in both public and private spaces. Taher's work takes us to the streets to explore makeshift calligraphy in public space, while Abutaleb’s pieces bring us to the intimacy of the self, translating inner thoughts into personal talismans
(22 November -12 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 January 2026).
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).
Falak 369
7 Gamal El-Din Abou El-Mahasen St, ground floor, Garden City, Cairo, Tel 0155 7861779
“Blue Dream” photography exhibition by the exceptionally gifted photographer Bassam Alzoghby (closing 5 December).
Goethe Institute
5 El-Bustan Street, Downtown, Tel 02 2575 9877/ 219/ 01288711134
Jameel House for Traditional Arts in Cairo is holding its annual Winter Alumni Fair, showcasing more than 300 handmade artworks in the fields of ceramics, wood, metallurgy, glass and plaster. The Goethe Institute Cairo is hosting this year's edition.
Featuring the work of more than 60 alumni, the exhibition celebrates the fusion of traditional crafts with contemporary designs. The exhibition features unique pieces of art from jewellery, furniture, home décor and seasonal gifts, all of which blend the authenticity of Egyptian heritage with the vision of modern artisans. All artworks will be available for sale, allowing visitors to support budding artisans and their independent studios
(4 – 8 December, daily, 12noon – 9pm).
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
“The Inconvenience of What Has Remained” is an open day studio featuring an emerging artist, inviting the visitors to discuss and engage with his paintings. Yehia Seyam's practice introduces a blend of modern impressionism and abstract expressionism in a contemporary way. On display eight paintings characterized by dramatic experimentation in color, form, and texture, providing a fresh perspective that emphasizes emotional depth and creativity
(4 December 2025, 6pm – 10pm).
“The Knife and the Apple” exhibition by Essam Alaa.
Alaa’s work draws inspiration from Baudelaire’s "Self-Tourmented," reflecting paradoxes, duality, and the tension between submission and rebellion (7 December - 6 January 2026).
Passion Art Gallery
23 Yehia Ibrahim St, Zamalek
“Petite” exhibition showcases the largest collection of small sized artworks. An inspiring selection of sketches, paintings, and sculptures featuring a very special group of artists
(30 November- 25 December).
Pyramids of Giza
Giza Plateau, Al-Haram
“Forever Is Now” is a contemporary art exhibition that brings together artists from across the region and the world. Invited to contemplate the wonder of an ancient civilization through the lens created by the artists’ practices. The annual exhibition takes place at the 4500-year-old UNESCO world heritage site, the Pyramids of Giza and the surrounding plateau. Among the participating artists: Ana Ferrari (Brazil), Jongkyu Park (Korea), and Saleha El Masry (Egypt). The highlight of this year’s round is the participation of Italian artist Michel Angelo Pistoletto with his work entitled, “The Third Paradise”. Carved from marble scraps, this reimagined infinity symbol stands as a timeless dialogue between ancient wisdom and contemporary vision. The symbol, a triune infinity celebrating harmony between nature and artifice, will rise in the desert as a sign of renewal and hope for the world
(closing 6 December).
Safarkhan
6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291
Safarkhan pays homage to the legacy of Egypt’s most versatile modernist, Salah Abdel-Kerim (1925-1988), on the centennial of his birth with an exquisite collection of artworks and personal articles, supplemented by a trove of special allocations for this event from the private collections of Safarkhan and the heirs to his estate (closing10 December).
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Margo Veillon Gallery of Modern Egyptian Art
“Chafik Charobim (1894–1975): Lightmarks on Vanishing Points” a retrospective exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the artist’s passing. Curated by Sama Wally, the exhibition traces the shifting boundary between mechanical sight and painterly expression. It reveals how Charobim—typically known for his realist landscapes—used his extensive photographic archive as a catalyst for constructing his paintings, often creating idealized scenes that reflect his enduring fascination with daily life in Egypt. On view are 50 oil paintings, special-edition photographic prints, and selections from the artist’s studio archive, shared with the public for the first time (7- 29 December, open daily except weekends, 10am to 8pm).
Yassin art gallery
159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035
“A Burning Ember in the hand of the Holder”, pottery exhibition by renowned potter Mohamed Mandour
(closing 4 December).
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
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 4 December, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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