Private View of "Faith after the Pharaohs" at the British Museum The British Museum, very kindly, has granted us a Private View of this new exhibition. The exhibition, already opened to the general public, has received 5 star reviews. The exhibition begins in 30 BC, when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire after the death of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and continues until AD 1171 when the rule of the Islamic Fatimid dynasty came to an end. The…

"Crossing the Nile" Solo Painting Exhibition Opening: Thursday January 21, 2016, 6:30 p.m., Exhibition duration: January 21-24, 2016 Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau, 4, Chesterfield Gardens, Mayfair - London W1J 5BG About the Artist Andreas Georgiadis was born in Thessaloniki in 1972. He lives and works in Athens. He studied Graphic Arts at the School of Graphic Arts and Art Studies (at the Technical Educational Institute of Athens). He received a fellowship from the Greek National Scholarship Foundation to study illustration at the…

Music from Egypt and Sudan Oxford Maqam MARSM is proud to present a captivating musical showcase in the heart of London - a celebration of Egypt's and Sudan's most vibrant and inspiring artists! Join us on a journey from traditional folklore to alternative rock, retro-pop to roots and more! The showcase includes 5 exciting events featuring Dina El Wedidi (Egypt), Alsarah (Sudan/NY), Egyptian Project (Egypt), Rasha (Sudan), Cairokee (Egypt) and Oxford Maqam (Egypt/UK). For the first event of the series…

"He Found It Like Heaven Within" Innovation in Middle Kingdom Tomb Decoration Presented by: Margaret Maitland - National Museums Scotland Margaret will discuss the decoration of Middle Kingdom tomb chapels, with their many interesting new themes in iconography and scene-types, from warfare to laundry, reflecting changes in ancient Egyptian society and how the elite presented themselves.