Venice

Archaeological replicas exhibition to be inaugurated in Venice on Feb.14

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 - 03:22 GMT

The ministry will inaugurate a temporary exhibition of replicas for a number of relics in Venice on February 14.

Mayor of Venice sees hundreds of millions of euros of flood damage

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 - 01:17 GMT

The financial cost of severe flooding in Venice is likely to run to hundreds of millions of euros, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said on Wednesday.

Google celebrates late artist Louay Kayali’s birth anniversary

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 - 04:02 GMT

Google celebrated the birth anniversary of Syrian fine artist Louay Kayali, who was born on Jan.20, 1934 and passed away on Dec. 26, 1978.

'Warqet Shagar' wins Best Expressionist Award at RAGFF

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 - 03:52 GMT

The film “Warqet Shagar” (Tree leaf) directed by Bichara Shoukry won the Best Expressionist Award at the Retro Avant Garde Film Festival (RAGFF) 2018 in Venice.

Killed for asking for a vote: Mike Leigh brings 'Peterloo' to Venice

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 - 10:48 GMT

Killed for asking for a vote: Mike Leigh brings 'Peterloo' to Venice.

GFF screens Arab movies participating at VIFF

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 - 01:36 GMT

A selection of the Arab movies screened at Venice International Film Festival will also screen at the second edition of El Gouna Film Festival.

Egyptian exhibition 'Roba becciah' grabs attention at Venice Architecture Biennale

Thu, 31 May 2018 - 02:26 GMT

The Egyptian exhibition, under the theme “Roba becciah: The informal city”, is running from May 26 to November 25 at the 16th edition of the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale.

Europe's tourist hot spots look for ways to cope with the crowds

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 - 11:51 GMT

Europe's tourist hot spots are looking for new ways to cope with "overtourism," where cities like Venice and Barcelona are struggling to manage huge crowds.

Venice's Burano Island, the original El Max of Alexandria

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 - 10:10 GMT

Go island-hopping in Venice, see the colors, taste the food and wonder at the marvels of this beautiful city.

How to enjoy Venice like an Egyptian

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 - 10:10 GMT

Having already been in the city for just hours, we made sure to ask about the prices of everything first.

Enjoy Venice but check café prices, don't walk with baggage

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 - 03:06 GMT

One of the most unique cities in the world, a city of water canals and bridges, with no cars, buses or any type of vehicles allowed.

New competition to choose Egypt's representatives for Venice Biennale

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 - 05:52 GMT

Mohamed Abo See'da, the director of the National Organization for Urban Harmony, announced a competition for choosing Egypt's representatives.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei captures refugees' plight in film

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 - 01:32 GMT

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s documentary on the refugee crisis, “Human Flow”, is now premiering at the Venice Film Festival.

Love, wrinkles and all, conquers Venice

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 - 01:16 GMT

Love conquers all, even when wrinkles become part of the equation.

Ai Weiwei showcases refugee epic in Venice

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 - 08:00 GMT

An impatient toddler chides his mother for not being quick enough in getting him into his pair of newly-acquired boots.

Hollywood royalty and British monarchy to rub shoulders in Venice

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 - 09:04 GMT

Hollywood royalty, in the shape of George Clooney, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

The Biennale Library to temporarily close on August 31

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 - 01:43 GMT

The library for Italian art organization La Biennale di Venezia will be closed until the end of August.

“Final Cut in Venice” workshop features Egyptian film

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 - 02:46 GMT

The fifth edition of the Italian film workshop “Final Cut in Venice” will feature an Egyptian film, amongst other films by Arabian directors.

Venice film festival to showcase real stars and virtual reality

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 - 09:12 GMT

A shrunken Matt Damon will open the 74th Venice Film Festival, organizers said on Thursday when they unveiled the line-up for an event that often gives an early glimpse of Oscar contenders.

Egyptian movie ‘the Mountain’ in Venice Biennale 2017

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 - 11:55 GMT

Egyptian artist Moataz Nasr will be exhibiting his film ‘the Mountain’ in La Biennale Di Venezia International Art Exhibition

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