Egyptian artists today are probably somewhere between the novelty and political stages, which is why so many feel boxed in by expectations and misrepresented. Egypt will always be known first for its antiquity: 5,000 years of history cast an inescapably long shadow. But while the dynasty that built the pyramids has long since died out, and the medieval bazaar now has more tourists than merchants, the contemporary art scene has never been more alive.
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Themes: Arts + Culture · Hotels + Resorts · City Break
Inspired by: Visions of Cairo — by Sean Rocha, Published Nov. 2006
