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Young Egyptian artists reflect social problems through their lens

"Cairographie," a major photo and video festival in Egypt, provides a platform for young artists to show the world what they see through the camera’s lens.
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"Art belongs to everybody and nobody. Art belongs to all time and no time," said award-winning British writer Julian Barnes in his novel “The Noise of Time.” This phrase inspired a group of Egyptian artists to choose “transition” as the theme of their photography and videography festival in Cairo.

The first edition of the festival titled "Cairographie" is currently underway (Nov. 5-Dec. 31) and aims to create awareness of contemporary issues — such as the environment, protests, migration and the youth — through photos and videos. Organized by Darb 1718, a contemporary art and culture center in Cairo that was founded in 2008, the festival is supported by Photopia, a hub for photographers in Egypt.

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