Art Cairo returns to Grand Egyptian Museum for its seventh iteration, running until Monday and bringing together more than 40 galleries from Egypt, the Arab world and Europe.
Unfolding this year under the theme “Arab. Art. Here”, the fair has established itself as a notable stop on the international calendar and the year’s first major stop to see the latest from Arab artists and galleries, with last year reportedly recording more than $1.2 million in sales.
“Art Cairo is about making Arab art visible, accessible and part of everyday cultural life,” said Art Cairo founder and director Mohammed Younis. “From the beginning, the fair was built to support artists and galleries from the region, and connect them with a global art dialogue.”
From abstract works and evocative paintings to the fair’s behind-the-scenes role in galvanising the region’s independent art community, here are four things to know from Art Cairo 2026.
1. Abstract art offers a moment of poetry and reflection
Maqamat al-Ishq (Stations of Love) by Himat Ali, a series of abstract paintings feature illegible poetry. Photo: Art Cairo
While abstract work takes a backseat at Art Cairo, what is exhibited offers plenty of food for thought.
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