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The puppet was traditionally made out of light wood and cloth. Its hands and head are made of wood, with a red dress embroidered in yellow, and a pointed hat made of cloth with the same color. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nabil Bahgat)

Al-Aragouz: An Authentic Folk Art Loved by Children and Adults

Al-Aragouz (An Egyptian Puppet) is one of the most important Egyptian folk traditions that inhabit the hearts of children and adults, as it has been living in everyone’s heart since their early…

Sarah Gamal 17 September 2021
The artist Randa Ismail at her exhibition “Those Days” in El Bab-Selim Gallery, Museum of Egyptian Modern Art, Opera House, Cairo, Egypt. March, 6, 2021. (By Salma Adham)

When the Pandemic Becomes a Chance for Creating Art!

In Cairo Opera House in the heart of Cairo, the artist Randa Ismail held an exhibition that ran from 23 February to 6 March2021.She said that all of the paintings were done during the pandemic which…

Salma Adham 12 March 2021
The Great Khan in Damascus – a painting by Spears

From the Archive: Man Who Possesses Middle East Art Treasures!

Many believe that thousands of Europeanswho traveledto the Middle East between the16thand20th centuries were merchants, soldiers, and diplomats. However,there was also a large number ofartists who…

Dr. Philip Mansel 02 March 2021
Sarajevo (1992) by Omar El-Nagdi. (Image from Christie’s)

The Best of Egypt’s Art Heritage

Sarajevo by Omar El-Nagdi (1931-2019) $1,145,000 Sarajevo (1992) by Omar El…

Yasmine El Geressi 19 April 2019
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