Minister of Culture inaugurates the "New Life for an Ancient Heritage" exhibition as part of the celebration of World Architecture Day.

Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Minister of Culture, inaugurated the "New Life for an Ancient Heritage: Trends for Re-employing Historic Buildings in Egypt" exhibition at the Hanager Arts Center, which will continue until Wednesday,  16  October 2024.

On the occasion of World Architecture Day, the Plastic Arts and Architecture Committee of the Supreme Council of Culture, led by Dr. Osama Talaat, the National Authority for Urban Harmony, led by Engineer Mohamed Abu Saada, and the Cultural Production Affairs Sector, led by Director Khaled Galal, collaborated to hold this exhibition. It showcases efforts to bring historical structures back to life and use them in creative ways that complement contemporary living.

The Minister praised the presented artworks, which brilliantly embody the aesthetics of Egyptian heritage and present innovative visions for re-employment. He stressed the importance of this event in raising awareness of the importance of preserving and developing architectural heritage.

Dr Ahmed Fouad Hano said that this exhibition represents an important step towards integrating heritage with modern innovations and trends, which contributes to preserving our Egyptian identity and enhancing our creativity” .

The exhibition included a variety of artworks that used modern techniques to reimagine historical buildings and provide new visions about our architectural identity.

The opening of the exhibition was followed by a symposium held at Hoda Wasfi Hall at the Hanager Arts Center, with the participation of several specialists in the field. The symposium discussed contemporary practices, reuse, and compatible employment of heritage buildings in developing the local community and raising awareness of architectural heritage through its activities and artistic and cultural events, which help improve and raise the standard of living and the quality of urban life.