Art and Culture
The Art and Culture section of Luxor Times explores Egypt’s creative legacy across all historical eras and regions—from pharaonic tomb art and Greco-Roman sculpture to Islamic calligraphy, Coptic icons, and today’s vibrant contemporary scene.
We cover artistic expression in all forms: visual arts, music, literature, performance, design, and traditional crafts. Whether in Luxor or Cairo, Alexandria or Aswan, Sinai or Nubia, Egypt’s art and culture continue to inspire and evolve.
Discover interviews with artists, museum exhibitions, heritage festivals, cultural diplomacy, and how ancient traditions continue to shape modern identity. From the walls of ancient temples to the galleries of downtown Cairo, this category connects the timeless and the timely.
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Will Khaled El-Enany Be the First Egyptian to Lead UNESCO?
Today in Paris, behind closed doors and amid carefully choreographed diplomacy, UNESCO’s Executive Board gathers to cast its secret ballots…
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An Exhibition That Breathes the Soul of the South
Sa‘idi Spirit – روح صعيدي An Exhibition That Breathes the Soul of the South The afternoon sun washed the white…
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UK Invests In Restoring Egyptian Cultural Heritage
A delegation of experts from across Egypt, Tunisia and Sudan are visiting the Mamluk Minbars of Cairo and celebrating the…
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Full program: 3rd Edition of Luxor Egyptian & European Film Festival (24-31 January 2015)
On its 3rd edition starting on 24th of January, Luxor Egyptian & European Film Festival shows 66 films this year…
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Cairo International Women’s Film Festival will start on 29th November
60 films from over 40 countries to be presented in the 7th Cairo International Women’s Film Festival (29 November – 4 December 2014) …
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Egyptian Italian Art Exhibition in Luxor
At the opening of the Egyptian Italian Art exhibition at Luxor’s public library (formerly known as Mubarak library) Dr.…
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Full program: Luxor African Film Festival 2013 (18 – 24 March)
Luxor African Film Festival on its second year will be held from 18th to 24th March 2013. The original date…
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Cairo 4th International Jazz Festival 2012
Cairo International Jazz Festival 2012 will be on 15th till 17th March,hosted by Sawy culture Wheel in Zamalek. The festival…
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Luxor African Film Festival. Day 6 coverage “The Mummy”
The film is one of the Egyptian cinema classics and was chosen as one of the best 100 Egyptian films…
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Luxor African Film Festival. Day 5 coverage
The film The Witches of Gambaga was screened at Luxor culture cenrtre on Saturday 25th February at 1pm. The Witches…
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