Cairo’s Dai Gallery Opens Three Major Art Exhibitions

 Zamalek’s Dai Gallery opened three major art exhibitions Sunday evening, drawing prominent figures from Egypt’s cultural and artistic scene. The monthlong shows highlight overlooked legacies and milestones in modern Egyptian art.

The first exhibition revisits the work of Hassan Mohamed Hassan (1906–1990), a painter often overshadowed by his contemporaries, presenting a visual exploration of the relationship between artist and society. 

The second showcases more than 42 rare sketches by Hamed Nada, a pioneer of what critics call “Egyptian popular surrealism,” inspired by Cairo’s alleyways, folklore, and collective imagination. The third exhibition features caricatures by George Bahgoury from the 1950s and 1960s, alongside his iconic 1973 canvas “Cairo,” created after his return from Paris.

Art critic Hisham Qandil, head of the Arab Atelier for Culture and Arts, said the exhibitions mark “a strong start” to the gallery’s new season, aiming to engage young artists and art lovers through its programs and competitions.