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Agenda Exibition 2015

, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Catalogue Art Exhibitions & Collections

Available in: English - Arabic

Every February, since 2008, those interested in visual arts gather at the “AGENDA” Exhibition to see various harmonious artworks by artists of different ages, experiences, countries, and cultural backgrounds. They showcase their experiences and ideas in paintings and sculptures. For eight years, these artists have communicated at this meeting point at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. “Meter × Meter: A Free Space for Creativity” is the title of this year's round, and it refers to the space allocated to each artist to present their artistic experience.

Yacht Mahroussa

, Book

Available in: English - French - Arabic

How Things Work (SCIplanet: Year 7 – Issue 4)

, Periodical SCIplanet Planetarium Science Center (PSC)

Available in: English - Arabic

SCIplanet is a quarterly edutainment science magazine published by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center (PSC). The Magazine aims to popularize science among the Egyptian public. In this issue it tackles the theme of “How Things Work”.

Environment (SCIplanet: Year 7 – Issue 3)

, Periodical SCIplanet Planetarium Science Center (PSC)

Available in: English - Arabic

SCIplanet is a quarterly edutainment science magazine published by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center (PSC). The Magazine aims to popularize science among the Egyptian public. In this issue it tackles the theme of “Environment”.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Sixth International Biennale for the Artist Book

, Bibliotheca Alexandrina Catalogue Art Exhibitions & Collections

Available in: English - Arabic

This 6th round of the Biennale resumes the footsteps of previous ones. It is concerned, in particular, with the Miniature “Artist’s Book”, the dimensions of which do not exceed 15 × 15 × 15 cm. It is an attempt to explore the artists’ creativity in this field on this small scale, emphasizing that creativity, technical skill, and authentic expression are the most important values in an artwork, which is not necessarily linked to the greatness of the artwork’s size.

Marased (4): The Veil and 9/11: The Orientalist Discourse Revisited

, Taleb Bilal Publication Series Marased Center for Strategic Studies

Available in: English

The Veil and 9/11: The Orientalist Discourse Revisited is an attempt to excavate the prevailing discourses on the veil, notably after the bombing of the World Trade Center in New York. This article tries to argue that the Orientalist discourse has been revisited in most of the Western debates on the veil. For instance, the veil after 9/11 was connected with a lot of stereotypes and prejudices such as the veil as a sign of oppression, gender inequality, terrorism, patriarchal ideologies, lack of voice and more significantly a refusal to adopt Western values and ways of life. Furthermore, this article will try to come across four items: Orientalism and the question of difference; the perception of the veil in colonial era; the veil and 9/11; and the veil and New American Orientalism.

Human Health (SCIplanet: Year 7 – Issue 2)

, Periodical SCIplanet Planetarium Science Center (PSC)

Available in: English - Arabic

SCIplanet is a quarterly edutainment science magazine published by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center (PSC). The Magazine aims to popularize science among the Egyptian public. In this issue it tackles the theme of “Human Health”.

Human Civilization (SCIplanet: Year 7 – Issue 1)

, Periodical SCIplanet Planetarium Science Center (PSC)

Available in: English - Arabic

SCIplanet is a quarterly edutainment science magazine published by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center (PSC). The Magazine aims to popularize science among the Egyptian public. In this issue it tackles the theme of “Human Civilization”.

Montazah: The Royal Palaces and Gardens

, Mohamed Awad Book Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med)

Available in: Arabic

Montazah site, known since Antiquity, was rediscovered and developed in the 19th and 20th centuries to become Egypt’s royal summer retreat. Khedive Abbas Helmi, fascinated by the natural beauty of the site, decided to build a summer retreat there, the Salamlek, in 1892. King Fouad, later in 1927, built the Haramlek, and King Farouk added more dependencies including the Tea Pavilion and bridge. Following the 1952 Revolution, the gardens and the beaches were opened to the public, yet still most of the site was reserved for Egypt’s elite society. An Italian company developed and managed the site and its beach cabins, while the royal residences were transformed followed with the addition of the Palestine Hotel in the late 1960s, while casinos, clubs and entertainment facilities were added successively. This brief historical account is meant to document the history and development of the site, and serve as a guide to its resort and recreational facilities.

The Hassan Fathi Award for Architecture 2013

, Catalogue Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med)

Available in: English - Arabic

In 2013, the focus was placed on two main categories. The first one was dedicated to the Graduation Projects of Architecture Students in Egyptian Public and Private Universities (2012-2013), with an attempt to discuss and discover these immense and innovative architectural horizons. As for the second one, Sustainability and Creativity in Interior Design, it included integrated interior designs for residential, commercial, administrative, and recreational buildings, as well as other integral designs of decorative elements and furniture.

The Omar Toussoun Collection in the Graeco-Roman Museum

, Kyriakos Savvopoulos, Robert Steven Bianchi and Yasmine Hussein Other Publications Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med)

Available in: English

This volume is dedicated to the Omar Toussoun Collection of the Graeco-Roman Museum. The collection is wide ranging and includes architectural elements, sculpture, minor arts and pottery, all of which have as their provenance the Canopic region, 20 kilometers east of Alexandria. The collection was donated by the prince in 1923, and was exhibited in Room 22, named The Prince Omar Toussoun Hall in his honor.

The Colors of BioVisionAlexandria 2012

, Bibliotheca Alexandrina Catalogue Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP)

Available in: English

This publication aims to present an overview of the BioVisionAlexandria 2012 conference and gives a brief portrayal of the next BioVisionAlexandria 2014 Conference

BioVisionAlexandria 2012

, Bibliotheca Alexandrina Catalogue Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP)

Available in: English

The theme of BioVisionAlexandria 2012 Conference was "New Life Sciences: Linking Science to Society" which aimed at addressing the role science can play in achieving a fair, equal and just society, not just through scientific research but also policy adjustment. This publication shows the extensiveness and the depth of topics and issues that discussed during the three days conference covering almost all Life Sciences fields. It includes presentations of invited speakers in form of articles to help -in a way - how new life sciences can help society to reach its full potential."

3rd round of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Biennale for Miniature Graphics

, Catalogue Art Exhibitions & Collections

Available in: English - French - Arabic

The year 2013 witnessed the organization of the 3rd round of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Biennale for Miniature Graphics, the events of which the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) had started in 2009. The BA was honored with the recognition the event received from a large number of connoisseurs of this art, further confirmed by the number of participation requests that the organizers received throughout the three rounds of the Biennale.

A Historical Guide to Cavafy’s Alexandria

, Kyriakos Savvopoulos Other Publications Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med)

Available in: English

The book aims to place the series of Cavafy’s history-inspired poems in their context, enabling the reader to gain a broader understanding both of Alexandria’s Greco-Roman past and of Cavafy’s unique gift as a historical poet. The Greek Alexandrian poet takes us on an illustrated journey in space and time to both the real and the imagined Alexandria.