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Port Said hosts 1st international festival for bird watching, photographing

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 10:50 GMT

Port Said Governorate is preparing for the launch of the "Port Said International Festival for Bird Watching", under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

August 19 marks World Photography Day

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 - 12:26 GMT

World Photography Day is an annual event held to thank both Louis Daguerre and Joseph Niepce, the French artists and scientists who invented photography.

Heliopolis library to hold numerous art workshops during August 2021

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 - 01:50 GMT

The Heliopolis Library is launching a number of activities and workshops for various creative skills for all age groups during August.

Egypt’s Union of Arab Archaeologists to hold training course in architectural documentation of archaeological buildings on July 10-14

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 - 01:01 GMT

The course includes a lecture on the AutoCAD program and the production of paintings for documentation purposes.

EU in Egypt honors winners of 13th photography competition 'A Journey to Egypt’s Past and Future'

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 - 11:18 GMT

Photojournalist Hassan Mohamed Hassan was given the trophy for his photos that promote Egypt's Vision 2030 by highlighting the country’s achievements in various fields of sustainable development.

Our World: A Nikon Photo Contest in Partnership with Youth Love Egypt Association Supporting Ecosystem Restoration

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 - 10:57 GMT

Paying homage to Mother Nature, Nikon in partnership with Youth Love Egypt (YLE) Foundation calls all photography lovers to participate in their contest Our World.

12 things photographers should heed to, according to Cairo Photo Week photographers

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 - 12:15 GMT

In mid-March, Photopia held the largest photo festival in the MENA region. Cairo Photo Week hosted dozens of workshops and exhibitions, connecting many photographers in the region. Egypt Today interviewed a group of prominent American photographers that the U.S. embassy in Cairo invited to the event and here are some of their best advice.

Cairo Photo Week: Photographers give voice and find inspiration in Egypt

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 - 05:39 GMT

Photopia, a prominent photography school in Egypt, organized the largest photo festival in the Middle East and North Africa in Mid-March. We interviewed U.S. photographers invited by Photopia and the U.S. embassy to learn about their experience in Egypt as well as their advice.

Cairo Photo Week kicks off, US and French ambassadors visit exhibitions

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 - 09:16 GMT

Cairo Photo Week festival kicked off Thursday with the US and French ambassadors visiting the exhibitions organized by the Egypt-based photography hub Photopia.

SOMA Art Gallery Presents “Between Here & Elsewhere”, a Solo Exhibition by Karim El Hayawan

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 11:25 GMT

The opening day of “Between Here & Elsewhere” at SOMA Art Gallery will take place on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The exhibition runs until February 25th 2021, daily from 12:00 to 8:00 pm (by appointment), except Fridays.

The 13th Edition of the EU in Egypt Photography Competition Launches under the Title “A Journey to Egypt’s Past and Future”

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 - 03:51 GMT

In cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Ministry of Environment, and the State Ministry of Information, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Egypt launches the 13th edition of its photography competition themed “A Journey to Egypt’s Past and Future”.

Egypt’s Museum of Islamic Art announces receiving photographs participating in “Lens 2” art exhibition

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 02:50 GMT

The Museum of Islamic Art announced the start of receiving the photographs participating in the art exhibition "Lens 2", to be organized from March 23 to April 1, 2021.

Egyptian artist with special needs challenges Down syndrome with photography

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 - 02:11 GMT

Hassan el-Akhras is a 25-year-old Egyptian artist with special needs. He suffers from Down Syndrome, but he did not succumb to the disease, nor did he lean into despair.

In pics: Youth launches debut online exhibition featuring Luxor’s charming beauty

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 - 02:45 GMT

Ali launched this initiative to spread joy and positivity amid the state of fear and panic caused by the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

The “Breadwinners”

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 - 10:00 GMT

Documentary and portrait photographer Lina Geoushy zooms in on the significant role played by female housekeepers in Egyptian society, combatting the stigma and highlighting heroic stories of hard work and dignified sacrifices.

Art Review: The Sinister Sister Pact

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 - 04:47 GMT

A look back at last month’s unsettling and provocative exhibition reimagining notorious serial killers Raya and Sakina through fashion and photography

National Geographic’s photography competition 'Moments' launched

Wed, 09 May 2018 - 01:49 GMT

National Geographic Abu Dhabi and Almarai Company launched the 8th edition of its annual photography competition “Moments” from May 1 to June 20.

Egypt’s architectural heritage in a photography competition

Sat, 05 May 2018 - 09:00 GMT

The National Organization for Urban Harmony launches the third round of the “Torathy” photography competition.

‘The Dream is Still Alive’ photo exhibition by Ahmed Hayman

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 - 02:01 GMT

Award-winning Egyptian photojournalist Ahmed Hayman will be hosting ane exhibition titled "The Dream Is Still Alive" at Beit el Sura on Apr. 21 until Apr. 28.

Xenia Nikolskaya erases “Dust” from Egypt’s history.

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 - 11:11 GMT

Xenia Nikolskaya, the Russian-Swedish photographer known for the book “Dust”, in which she successfully documents various fascinating Egyptian architectural spaces.

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