It is often said that Cairo is an open-air museum, and while its historical pedigree is evident in landmarks such as the majestic pyramids of Giza and the recent official launch of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the capital is also home to a plethora of historic buildings, neighbourhoods and galleries that are equally worthy showcases of its vibrant arts scene.
A person with intimate knowledge of these locations, some of them ostentatious and others hidden gems, is Mohamed Younis, founder and director of Art Cairo.
As the head of one of the country’s leading art fairs, Younis describes the city as having an equally flourishing modern art scene.
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