public space
Fine for cutting down trees in a public space
Egypt
March 25, 2022
Fine for cutting down trees in a public space
The Water Resources Law promulgated No. 147 of 2021 punishes anyone who cuts down or removes trees planted in public…
A slap in the face: Ugly art in Egypt’s public spaces
Egypt
September 11, 2016
A slap in the face: Ugly art in Egypt’s public spaces
A rich vein of Egyptian artistic heritage can be seen in the great sculptures and statues located in the main…
Making the city ‘home’: Redefining public art between the state, businesses and the people
Art news
January 16, 2013
Making the city ‘home’: Redefining public art between the state, businesses and the people
Artist Omneia Naguib wants to “occupy the sky” by moving the familiar language of the street — imprints of political…
Experimental architects build a plastic cloud for the city
Art news
July 11, 2012
Experimental architects build a plastic cloud for the city
On Wednesday evening, the railway crossing that connects the Ard al-Lewa neighborhood with Mohandiseen was crowded with curious passers-by, as…
Following the current of the city, Q&A with Rana ElNemr
Art news
March 19, 2012
Following the current of the city, Q&A with Rana ElNemr
Before Rana ElNemr began her celebrated artistic career, she worked as a photojournalist; a sense of journalistic documentation and examination…
Daqahliya Governorate closes Shagaret al-Dorr park amid popular opposition
Environment
January 2, 2011
Daqahliya Governorate closes Shagaret al-Dorr park amid popular opposition
Egyptian cabinet authorities oppose a recent Daqahliya Governorate decision to close the Shagaret al-Dorr park, located at Mansoura, after its…