May 29, 2011
A looped video shows a barber from Cairo’s Boulaq neighborhood “threading” a young man’s face – a traditional, intricate process whereby the barber rapidly passes a thread over the skin, manipulating it to rip out each hair with delicate, dancelike gestures. The unflinching man bears the painful operation with a small smile, his increasingly tear-filled eyes the only sign of his distress...
That's a sneak preview description of one of Ayman Ramadan's exhibits that will begin today until June 15th.
Ramadan's two exhibits: "The Dreamer" and "Until" will be featured in the Townhouse Gallery starting today at 7:30 pm.
Will you take advantage of Cairo's renaissance to expose yourself to more art? Here's your chance!
See you there!