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Alex Med Cultural Forum: Mediterranean Bonds That Unite Us

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing the “Alex Med Cultural Forum: Mediterranean Bonds that Unite Us” from 21 to 23 October 2025, at its Conference Center and Plaza, as part of the celebration of Alexandria's selection as the first capital of culture and dialogue in the Mediterranean region ...

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The BA Opens the 19^th Round of “First Time #30” Exhibition

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has launched the 19 th round of the “First Time #30” exhibition at the BACC East Exhibition Hall. Dr. Gamal Hosny, Director of the BA Art Exhibitions and Collections Department, said that the “First Time” exhibition is an open space for discovering new talents, with the ...

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The 19^th Round of “First Time #30” Exhibition

Since its inception, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has been keen to encourage creativity and support the artistic movement through several events. In this context, the annual exhibition First Time #30 is being held in its 19 th round, with the participation of 15 young artists under the age of 30, ...

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“Costumes of Egypt” Seminar at the BA

The BA Art Exhibitions and Collections Department is organizing a seminar entitled "Costumes of Egypt" by Shahira Mehrez, an expert in Islamic art and the field of Egyptian heritage and costumes. Ms. Mehrez will discuss her book Costumes of Egypt, The Lost Legacies , which details her research ...

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The Launch of "Adam Henein... The Paris Years” Exhibition at the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in cooperation with the Adam Henein Foundation for Fine Arts, launched the exhibition "Adam Henein... The Paris Years" at the BACC West Exhibition Hall. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Mohamed Soliman, Head of the BA Cultural Outreach Sector; Prof. Nevine Gharib, ...

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