Iraqi Artists Use Modern Technology to Change Views of Heritage Sites
In “Co-Existent Ruins”, on view in London, Iraqi artists seek to bring about a new visual understanding of their Mesopotamian heritage.
Saudi Women Who Studied Cinema Abroad Share Their Experiences
Saudi women who studied cinema abroad with help from new government scholarship programmes want to share their expertise in the kingdom.
Covid-19 Disrupts Algeria’s Documentary Film Week
Filmmakers and fans had been looking for a cultural boost from Algeria’s Documentary Film Week. Unfortunately, “the coronavirus had another say”.
53rd Cairo International Book Fair Opens with Greece as Guest of Honour
More than 1,000 publishers from 51 countries are participating in the latest running of the Cairo International Book Fair, amid coronavirus precautions.
‘Murder for Amateurs’: Ahmed Mourad on Writing as the Craft of Killing Boredom
In his new book, the Egyptian novelist Ahmed Mourad talks about the art of writing and storytelling, and how to become “a professional killer of boredom.”
Omani Artist and Educator Fakhriya Al-Yahyai Inspires a New Generation
The Omani artist and academic Fakhriya Al-Yahyai tells Al-Fanar Media about her career in art practice and education.
Made in Egypt: Book Tells the Stories of Forgotten Creators of Modern Life
In the second volume of “Egypt’s Craftsmen”, Omar Taher gives credit to the forgotten creators of products that shaped Egypt’s daily life for decades.
Egyptian Sculptor Sayeda Khalil Embraces Contemporary Technology in Art
Modern artists cannot ignore contemporary technology, says the Egyptian sculptor Sayeda Khalil.
Unesco Expert Nahla Imam Says Academic Expertise Can Help Save Heritage
Nahla Imam, a folklore expert newly elected to a key Unesco committee, urges decision-makers to make use of academic research on heritage subjects.
Scale Models Put Egyptian Heritage on Display in Cairo Exhibition
Time-transcending scale models bring national heritage to life in miniature form at “EgyHobby 2021”, an exhibition of the Egyptian Scale Modeling Club.
