Tine Lavent

Tine Lavent drank from the Nile and writes about arts and culture for al.arte.magazine and Egyptian Streets. When she's not stuck in traffic reading a book or researching and managing the books at the NVIC library, you might find her at a gallery, a concert, or strolling around. http://www.alartemag.be/en/author/tine-lavent/

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  Hamza Namira is Back

  On the 22nd of October Hamza Namira’s voice was – after a long absence from Egyptian stages...

  Tine Lavent 10 November 2016
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  Azziara: Exploring the Stereotyping of the Egyptian Countryside Through Film

  A World Bank inspection team arrives at an Egyptian village to assess its transformation of agricultural management....

  Tine Lavent 14 March 2016
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  Souad Massi Brings a Hint of Andalusia to Cairo Jazz Festival

  Originally published on al.arte.magazine It is springtime. The year is 950. You are in Córdoba, the capital...

  Tine Lavent 13 October 2015
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  The Rise and Fall of the Art Status during 25 Years in Egypt

  “Twenty-five years is a long time. So much has happened,” Stefania Angarano sighs. The Italian connoisseur has...

  Tine Lavent 11 October 2015
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  Comics Enthusiasts Rejoice as CairoComix Festival Kick-Starts in Egypt

  From October 1 till 3, comic enthusiasts in Cairo are in for a treat at the American...

  Tine Lavent 1 October 2015
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  Art Exhibition Raises Awareness and Funds for Cairo’s Street Cats

  All photographs by Nour El-Din Their careless stare follows you from the car top they are lying...

  Tine Lavent 22 June 2015
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  Artistic Diversity Breeds Synergy in ‘Connect The Dots’ Art Exhibition

  Ubuntu Art Gallery, an art space that popped up in Zamalek in October 2014, is showcasing the...

  Tine Lavent 11 June 2015
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  ‘Sidewalk Salon’ Rediscovers Cairo Through Its Chairs

  Originally published on al.arte.magazine Many Cairenes probably agree that Friday mornings in the Egyptian capital are the best....

  Tine Lavent 29 March 2015
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  Liberal Arts and Sciences Institute Turns To Crowdfunding After Egyptian Government Blocks Support

  In May 2014, the Cairo Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences was granted a hefty fund by...

  Tine Lavent 24 February 2015
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  Mazaj Brings You Shami Music To Cairo

  Three men had the habit of jamming together at a Cairo home. One of them let the...

  Tine Lavent 16 February 2015
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  Contemporary Dance Night Hypnotizes Egypt

  Four artists step on stage. Once the light of the spotlights has found its way to their...

  Tine Lavent 25 November 2014
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  Graffiti Exhibition Breaks Taboos About Sex in Egypt

  It is a central theme in plenty of Egyptian movies. Egyptian singers have been ranting on about...

  Tine Lavent 2 November 2014
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  An Egyptian Artist Without Borders

  If you have been to Artellewa, you know it is an interesting independent art space and cultural...

  Tine Lavent 24 October 2014
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  Drawing Parallels Between Two Egyptian Revolutions By One Theatre Play

  Two girls. One driven to give a lecture about the 1919 revolution that would lead to the...

  Tine Lavent 9 October 2014
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  Rediscovering Cairo’s Urban Heritage on a Digital Wall

  Cairenes have been rediscovering and sharing the Egyptian capital’s urban heritage by images on an interactive wall....

  Tine Lavent 9 October 2014
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  From Tokyo to Cairo: Japanese characters on a visit

  Batan! Hiso hiso… Tatatata… GAAA-N!* These sound effects might sound familiar if you have gone through Japanese...

  Tine Lavent 28 September 2014
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  A Wise Man’s Advice on Love Through Theater in Medieval Cairo

  Are you in love with a special someone but you don’t know what to do to attract...

  Tine Lavent 28 August 2014