Cairo
Egypt
Cairo has a rapidly growing contemporary art scene, driven by spaces like the Townhouse Gallery and Medrar for Contemporary Art, and a new generation of artists gaining international recognition.
18 galleries
Access Artspace / formerly Townhouse Gallery
non profit
An iconic independent non-profit art space founded in 1998 that supports contemporary art through exhibitions, residencies, and educational outreach in the heart of Downtown.
instagram.comAl Masar Gallery
commercial gallery
Al Masar showcases the works of Egypt's most pioneering contemporary artists and offers professional art consultancy for collectors of modern Egyptian art.
almasargallery.comArt Talks
commercial gallery
An interdisciplinary art space dedicated to managing the estates of Egyptian modernists and showcasing a roster of emerging contemporary talent.
arttalks.comAUC / Tahrir Cultural Center
art center
A multidisciplinary cultural hub at the American University in Cairo, hosting major exhibitions, theatrical performances, and academic arts programs.
aucegypt.eduCoptic Museum
museum
Housing the largest collection of Coptic Christian artifacts in the world, the museum bridges Egyptian history across different eras and cultures.
egymonuments.gov.egD-CAF / Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival
other
D-CAF is Egypt's only international multi-disciplinary contemporary arts festival, featuring local, regional, and international artists across various venues in Cairo.
d-caf.orgEMC / Egyptian Museum
museum
The world's premier archaeological museum for Ancient Egyptian artifacts, home to over 170,000 objects including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
egyptianmuseumcairo.egGypsum Gallery
commercial gallery
Established in 2013, Gypsum represents a diverse roster of artists working across the SWANA region, Europe, and the United States, bridging the gap between experimental practice and commercial represe…
gypsumgallery.comKarim Francis Contemporary Art Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializing in contemporary Egyptian painting and sculpture, the gallery represents prominent figures in the local art scene from its historic Downtown location.
karimfrancis.comMashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art
commercial gallery
A pioneering contemporary art space in Cairo since the mid-70s, Mashrabia focuses on promoting young and established Egyptian artists with monthly exhibitions.
mashrabiagallery.comMedrar for Contemporary Art
non profit
A non-profit collective that serves as a platform for new media art, organizing festivals and experimental film projects for the young Egyptian scene.
medrar.orgMuseum of Islamic Art
museum
A major cultural institution showcasing a comprehensive collection of Islamic art from the Umayyad era through to the Ottoman period.
miaegypt.orgPicasso Art Gallery
commercial gallery
An established venue in Zamalek that hosts regular exhibitions covering various aspects of life in Egypt through contemporary visual art.
picassogalleryeg.comSafar Khan Gallery
commercial gallery
One of the most important galleries in Egypt, Safar Khan exhibits fine contemporary Egyptian art and maintains an extensive historical collection.
safarkhan.comSoma Art Gallery
closed
A platform combining visual arts education with a contemporary gallery space, fostering the development of artistic talent in Egypt.
somaartschool.comTAM Gallery
commercial gallery
Formerly known as Arts-Mart, TAM Gallery houses Egypt's largest bazaar of contemporary art, focusing on accessibility for both artists and buyers.
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