Young Egyptian artists reflect social problems through their lens
"Cairographie," a major photo and video festival in Egypt, provides a platform for young artists to show the world what they see through the camera’s lens.
"Art belongs to everybody and nobody. Art belongs to all time and no time," said award-winning British writer Julian Barnes in his novel “The Noise of Time.” This phrase inspired a group of Egyptian artists to choose “transition” as the theme of their photography and videography festival in Cairo.
The first edition of the festival titled "Cairographie" is currently underway (Nov. 5-Dec. 31) and aims to create awareness of contemporary issues — such as the environment, protests, migration and the youth — through photos and videos. Organized by Darb 1718, a contemporary art and culture center in Cairo that was founded in 2008, the festival is supported by Photopia, a hub for photographers in Egypt.
