The fifth edition of the Cairo International Art District (CIAD), organized by Art D’Egypte, opened in Downtown Cairo on 12 October and continues until 16 November, unveiling a wide-ranging program of exhibitions across several historic sites. The exhibitions and activations take place across several venues in Downtown Cairo, including the Shorbagy Building, with installations spread through its villas, such as Villa Violette, Villa Victoria, Welad El Balad Apartment, and the rooftop. Other venues include the Kodak Passage, owned by Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment, which hosts part of the exhibition until 2 November. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQJcJuBimAr/?hl=en The edition brought together seven solo and group exhibitions that explored a wide range of media, including contemporary installation, digital works, textile-based design, and a culinary art experience, signaling expanding boundaries of exhibition culture in Cairo. “It’s an honor to welcome you as we celebrate art and culture at the very heart of Downtown Cairo,” Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, founder of Art D’Egypte, said during the opening ceremony. She noted that CIAD has long served as a vibrant space where heritage and contemporary art meet, inspiring new ways of seeing and experiencing the city, and giving…
