Day 8 – Àsìkò Cairo 2025

Day 8 – Àsìkò Cairo 2025

The day kicked off with a studio visit at SEBA with Eman Hussein, exploring the world of printmaking and her creative processes. The participants explored different print techniques using various materials. In the afternoon, the group visited Gypsum Gallery, immersing...
Day 7 – Àsìkò Cairo 2025

Day 7 – Àsìkò Cairo 2025

The morning opened with a conversation with anthropologist Farah Hallaba of Bel3araby, unpacking how language, culture, and storytelling shape identity and community. This was followed by and introduction to Papa Omotayo’s artistic and architectural practice. After...

Day 6-Àsìkó Cairo 2025

Day 6 began with a visit to Megawra, where the participants were given a tour of the renovated mausoleum of Imam Al-Shafi’ and its visitor center, showing some of the excavations done on the site and introducing the history of the site and al-Shafi’ life in Egypt and...
Day 5- Àsìkó Cairo 2025

Day 5- Àsìkó Cairo 2025

The day began with the cohort enjoying a family brunch. This was followed by the participants gathering at ARD Art Institution where artist, Yasmine El Meleegy shared her practice with the group. Participants later engaged in one on one sessions with this week’s...
Day 4- Àsìkó Cairo 2025

Day 4- Àsìkó Cairo 2025

The day began with a session at ARD Art Institution, where participants got to hear more about the practice of Igo Diarra from Gallery Medina, Bamako. Followed by a group time of individual sharing and presentation of practice, reflections. There was also space made...
Day 3 – Àsìkó Cairo 2025

Day 3 – Àsìkó Cairo 2025

On the third day of Àsìkó Cairo 2025, the cohort embarked on an excursion to the historic Pyramids of Egypt. During the visit, the participants delved into the history of the pyramids while reflecting on critical discussions on the contributions of renowned artist...