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  • Grand Egyptian Museum, With 12 Galleries Now Open, Recontextualizes Ancient Egyptian History

    After over a decade of development, the GEM has opened its doors—partially. In late October, GEM opened 12 of its main galleries and began welcoming around 4,000 visitors daily.

  • How the Former Princess of Libya is Reshaping Arab Art Globally

    From princess to an arts world powerbroker, Alia Al-Senussi shares how she connects Arab art on a global level.

  • Interview: Patricia Field on her memoir, "Pat in the City"

    The iconic costume designer discusses her new memoir, working on Sex and the City, and whether she’d return for And Just Like That...

  • At the Pyramids of Giza, Ancient Art & Cutting-Edge AI Converge

    Blue laser beams shot through the evening sky, illuminating the reception dinner of “Forever Is Now,” a contemporary exhibition at the Pyramids of Giza. 

  • How Olive Oil Brand Othmana Bottles & Preserves Palestinian Roots

    For Mohammad Warrad, olive oil is more than a kitchen staple - it’s a link to 400 years of tradition. The family-run brand preserves heritage while sharing a family’s story and culture.

  • Elise Nada Cowen: The Underrated Melancholic Beat Poet

    Cowen was revolutionary and shattered gendered boundaries on and off the page like her male counterparts of the Beat generation. The only difference – Cowen received no applause.

  • Art Consultancy CulturVator Is Merging the Ancient with the Contemporary to Put Egyptian Art on the Map

    Later this month, the Acropolis Museum and The Lemon Tree & Co. Athens-Riviera will host a unique exhibition, “A Tale of Two Cities.”

  • Reimagining Body & Space Through Digital Performance

    Two artists create digital performance art to question what a body can be during the 11th edition of Cairo Video Festival.

  • A Look Inside Cairo’s Contemporary Art Scene

    The Egyptian capital's art galleries, museums and site-specific exhibitions offer experiences that acknowledge the artistic significance of the historical spaces in the region.

  • Kotn's Fall/Winter 2024 Collection Brings El Nady to NYC Fashion Week

    Kotn's Fall/Winter 2024 collection celebrates Cairo’s sporting clubs with limited-edition jerseys. Rooted in Egyptian heritage, the line blends fashion with cultural nostalgia and social impact.

  • How ‘Homes That Never Sleep’ Makes Everyday Objects Tell a Story

    Art meets philanthropy in New Cairo’s Maison 69, where 24 artists explore the complexities of everyday objects.

  • Profile: Greg Marshall Embraces Fiction to Find His Truth in ‘Leg’

    Marshall's memoir began as series of witty tales about coming of age as a gay man in Utah but quickly became something more.

  • Former DHHS Student Pleads ''Not Guilty' to Vehicular Manslaughter

    Mason Howard, 22, of Laguna Niguel pled not guilty after being charged with vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence and faces a sentencing enhancement for fleeing the scene of a crime.

  • Art D’Egypte Reveals Global Artist Lineup for 'Forever is Now' 2024

    The fourth edition of ‘Forever is Now’ lights up the Giza Pyramids from October 24th to November 16th, showcasing 12 global artists in a blend of ancient heritage and modern art.

  • Q & A with Robin Talley

    Robin Talley's new novel, 'Everything Glittered,' brings readers to the Prohibition days of Washington, D.C.

  • Cesar Padilla By Costa Beavin Pappas

    A conversation on curating Sean DeLear's teen explorations of blackness, culture, and taboos in 1979 Southern California.

  • Interview: Julia Quinn on returning to "Bridgerton"

    Julia Quinn returns to the Bridgerton franchise with the prequel, Queen Charlotte, co-written with Shonda Rhimes, executive producer of the hit Netflix series.

  • Interview with Dr. Benjamin Taylor

    When I first moved to New York, I met Taylor in my old building. As a young aspiring writer, I was intrigued by Taylor’s career, and a friendship soon after began.

  • How Na’ima B. Robert Pioneered the Halal Romance Genre in the UK

    The author of ‘She Wore Red Trainers’ speaks to Cairo Scene on pioneering halal romance, her ties to Egypt, and advice for new writers.

  • Interview: Tom Daley on fatherhood, crocheting, and his new book

    Since his Olympic debut, Tom Daley has made headlines for his incredible diving career, marriage to screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, and most recently, the release of his crocheting and knitting book, Made With Love.

  • Celebrating Club Love: Gabriel Cholette Interview

    Gabriel Cholette Celebrates Club Love in his debut queer memoir, ‘Scenes from the Underground’

  • The Character Is Ferocious: Bill Waters Interviewed by Costa B. Pappas

    The singer-songwriter on music, urban inspiration, and the ethics of polyamory.

  • Interview: Author Jennifer Savran Kelly on Gender Identity and Secret Love Letters

    In Endpapers, Jennifer Savran Kelly explores art, love, gender, and their influence on one’s identity. While the exploration of identity in literature is typically tied to coming-of-age tropes for young adults, Kelly’s book reexamines what it means to come of age in adulthood.

  • Seize the Narrative Reigns: Méira Cook Interview

    The writer on the importance of community, understanding our family history, and intersex representation.

  • Interview with Julia Lynn Rubin on Sapphic Romances & Secret Societies

    In Primal Animals, Julia Lynn Rubin explores the darker elements of the human experience — our shadow self, our needs versus wants, our spine-chilling fears—and what occurs when our past reaches into our present without restraint.

  • Students Adjust to Distance Learning

    As high school students started their academic year with purchases of back-to-school necessities, now more than ever, a WiFi connection also was necessary to ensure success in a new educational environment dictated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Q&A with April Henry

    Henry spoke with PW about the ethical dilemma of telling crime stories, the perfect victim myth, and her advice for those looking to return to writing.

  • How Egyptian-American Matthew Salib Crafts Emmy-Winning Sound Design

    Two-time Emmy-winner Matthew Salib shares his journey from Arizona to Hollywood, discussing his Egyptian roots, sound design for shows like ‘Ted Lasso’, and his aspirations for Egypt film.

  • Interview with Celebrity Photographer, Cobrasnake

    “I captured the true nightlife-energy of famous people and refused to sell photos to paparazzi,” Mark Hunter shares with Business Insider.

  • Q&A: Casey Parks

    Parks interviewed by Kirkus Reviews for the best nonfiction books of 2022.

  • Q&A with Tess Sharpe

    Sharpe spoke with PW about the allure of writing for teens, the importance of trigger warnings, and her hopes for queer literature.

  • Celebrating Black Artists With Cara Reese

    Cara Reese’s debut children’s book, Black Artists Rock!: The Cool Kids’ Guide A-Z, celebrates the accomplishments of Black artists throughout history. Reese’s lyrical, rhythmic prose intertwines with her bright, vivid drawings and pays homage to Black artists across various disciplines.

  • Interview with a Las Vegas showgirl

    Everybody thinks it only takes a beautiful face and body to be a Las Vegas showgirl. That's absolutely false — you also need to be outgoing. You're putting on a show, in a way almost like an actress, but with extreme patience for people who may be drunk.

  • Filmmaker Daniel Kwan To Release Children’s Books

    Filmmaker Daniel Kwan is branching out with the release of two new children’s books with A24.

  • Interview with Celebrity Hairstylist, Elena Maravelias

    “I'm a celebrity hairstylist for clients like Anne Hathaway who got my start working backstage at concerts. Here's what it takes to succeed in this competitive industry.”

  • Former DHHS Student Held on $1M Dollar Bail

    A former Dana Hills High School student was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and driving under the influence last Saturday in Riverside on April 17.

  • Interview: Jen Ferguson on Best Teen Books of 2022

    Jen Ferguson is an award-winning writer, professor, and activist. Her debut young adult novel, The Summer of Bitter and Sweet follows Métis 18-year-old Lou as she grapples with spending the summer working alongside her recent ex-boyfriend at her family’s ice cream shack in her Canadian prairie town.

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