‘Ishtar in Basra’: Artist Reimagines Iraq Through Myth and History
In the exhibition “Ishtar in Basra,” the Iraqi artist Ali Al Tajer offers bold reinterpretations of his homeland through myth and history.
‘What’s Left Unsaid’: Evelyn Ashamallah Captures Magical Memories in Art
The Egyptian artist Evelyn Ashamallah draws on imagination and memory in paintings that tell “stories that deserve to be told.”
Students’ Play About a Disabled Child Succeeds on a Professional Stage
“Minus One”, a play produced by students of Egypt’s Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, won an extended run at Cairo’s El-Hanager Arts Centre.
Azlarabe Alaoui Builds Academic Bridges to Enrich Moroccan Film
The filmmaker Azlarabe Alaoui sees a partnership of academic study and practical experience as key to revitalizing Moroccan film culture.
‘Between Women Filmmakers’: International Event Reaches Out to Arabs
The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan presents films made by women around the globe. It includes projects tailored to the Arab world.
Iraqi Artist Afifa Aleiby Fulfills a Life-Long Dream to Exhibit in Cairo
Born in Iraq, the artist Afifa Aleiby trained in Baghdad, Moscow and Italy. Bringing her art to Cairo, she says, represents “a great song of joy.”
Cairo Jazz Festival Builds Bridges Across Nations and Generations
This year’s running of the international Cairo Jazz Festival showcased Egyptian artists alongside Palestinian, Sudanese and Western bands. It paid tribute to jazz’s pioneers, too.
Cairo Gets Its First Contemporary Art Salon
Egypt opened a four-week Contemporary Art Salon in Cairo this month. For one of the artists involved, the idea is at least 30 years late.
Sabah Fakhri, Syrian Tenor and Classical Arab Music Icon, Dies
Son of a Qur’an reciter, religious influences played an important part in making him one of the greatest interpreters of traditional Arab singing.
Ibrahim El-Bridy’s Art Keeps the Joy of ‘The Grand Night’ Alive
In his patchwork-on-canvas works, the artist Ibrahim El-Bridy recreates the characters of Egypt’s much-loved puppet operetta “The Grand Night.”
