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Shelter Art Space is an art exhibition space to display different arts, to hold discussions with artists, and to hold educational workshops. Shelter Art Space is open during the exhibitions period (ONLY) during working hours.The available exhibitions and their dates are mentioned in posts on the page. Entrance is FREE.

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انضموا إلينا يوم الأحد ٧ يونيو ٢٠٢٦ في افتتاح معرضنا الجديد “موروث” بالتعاون مع القيم الفني سحر بحيري في شلتر آرت سبيس ب...
26/05/2026

انضموا إلينا يوم الأحد ٧ يونيو ٢٠٢٦ في افتتاح معرضنا الجديد “موروث” بالتعاون مع القيم الفني سحر بحيري في شلتر آرت سبيس بالإسكندرية

من الساعة ٦:٠٠ مساءً حتى ٧:٠٠ مساءً ندعوكم لحضور حوار مع القيّم الفني والفنانين يليه افتتاح المعرض من الساعة ٧:٠٠ مساءً حتى ٩:٠٠ مساءً

يعكس معرض “موروث” ما يبقى من الثقافة ليس باعتباره شيئًا ثابتًا بل شيئًا يعود باستمرار في أشكال جديدة من خلال الذكريات المتغيرة والسياقات المختلفة يستكشف المعرض التراث كعملية مستمرة من التغير وإعادة التشكل.

الفنانون المشاركون:

حسن الشرق
سعد زغلول
سماء يحي
عبد الفتاح البدري
عمر عبد الظاهر
محمود سالم
مها جورج ميخائيل
مينا اسحاق
هيام عبد الباقي

التصوير بالتعاون مع Phlog

Join us on Sunday, 7th of June 2026 for the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Mawruth,’ curated by Sahar Behairy at Shelter Art Space in Alexandria

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, join us for Curator Artist talk followed by the exhibition opening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

“Mawruth” reflects on what survives in culture not as something fixed or preserved, but as something that continuously returns in new forms Through shifting memories, gestures, and contexts, the exhibition explores heritage as an ongoing process of reactivation and transformation.

Participating artists:
Abdelfattah Elbadry
Hassan El Sharq
Hayam Abdel Baky
Maha George Mikhail
Mahmoud Salem
Mina Isaac
Omar Abdel Zaher
Saad Zaghloul
Samaa Yhia

Photography in collaboration with Phlog.

انضموا إلينا يوم الأحد ٧ يونيو ٢٠٢٦ في افتتاح معرضنا الجديد “موروث” من تنسيق سحر البحيري في شلتر آرت سبيس بالإسكندريةمن ...
26/05/2026

انضموا إلينا يوم الأحد ٧ يونيو ٢٠٢٦ في افتتاح معرضنا الجديد “موروث” من تنسيق سحر البحيري في شلتر آرت سبيس بالإسكندرية

من الساعة ٦:٠٠ مساءً حتى ٧:٠٠ مساءً ندعوكم لحضور حوار مع القيّم الفني والفنانين يليه افتتاح المعرض من الساعة ٧:٠٠ مساءً حتى ٩:٠٠ مساءً

يعكس معرض “موروث” ما يبقى من الثقافة ليس باعتباره شيئًا ثابتًا بل شيئًا يعود باستمرار في أشكال جديدة من خلال الذكريات المتغيرة والسياقات المختلفة يستكشف المعرض التراث كعملية مستمرة من التغير وإعادة التشكل.

الفنانون المشاركون:

حسن الشرق
سعد زغلول
سماء يحي
عبد الفتاح البدري
عمر عبد الظاهر
محمود سالم
مها جورج ميخائيل
مينا اسحاق
هيام عبد الباقي

التصوير بالتعاون مع ‏Phlog

Join us on Sunday, 7th of June 2026 for the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Mawruth,’ curated by Sahar Behairy at Shelter Art Space in Alexandria

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, join us for Curator Artist talk followed by the exhibition opening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

“Mawruth” reflects on what survives in culture not as something fixed or preserved, but as something that continuously returns in new forms Through shifting memories, gestures, and contexts, the exhibition explores heritage as an ongoing process of reactivation and transformation.

Participating artists:
Abdelfattah Elbadry
Hassan El Sharq
Hayam Abdel Baky
Maha George Mikhail
Mahmoud Salem
Mina Isaac
Omar Abdel Zaher
Saad Zaghloul
Samaa Yhia

Photography in collaboration with Phlog.

Meet the artist: Shaimaa RaheemShaimaa Raheem is a visual artist and PhD candidate whose practice explores the transform...
21/05/2026

Meet the artist: Shaimaa Raheem

Shaimaa Raheem is a visual artist and PhD candidate whose practice explores the transformation of cultural heritage through contemporary visual language. Her work reinterprets popular and historical imagery into layered, ornamental compositions, creating a dialogue between ephemeral visual culture and material permanence. Her recent research expands towards material-based experimentation and cross-cultural exchange, particularly within a Mediterranean context.
In this body of work, Egyptian artist Shaimaa Raheem draws from the vast visual archive of celebrities and public figures circulating daily on social media—images that have become embedded in our collective memory as cultural icons rather than neutral representations.
Rahim recontextualizes these familiar faces, extracting them from their fleeting digital existence and reconstructing them through bold color palettes and layered ornamental compositions. The works merge vibrant Pop Art aesthetics with influences from graffiti and Eastern decorative patterns, creating a dialogue between digital imagery and traditional visual languages.
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 22 of May!
Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

Meet the artist: Sara SaadSara Saad (b. 2002) is an Egyptian visual artist, photographer, and digital designer born and ...
21/05/2026

Meet the artist: Sara Saad

Sara Saad (b. 2002) is an Egyptian visual artist, photographer, and digital designer born and raised in Alexandria, working with photography-based digital manipulation and Pop Art aesthetics. She is particularly interested in documenting elements of Egyptian street life, transforming them into bold visual compositions that reflect simplicity, movement, and cultural identity, with a specific focus on the visual identity of Egyptian streets. Her recent work explores Alexandria’s transportation culture, particularly trams, taxis, tickets, and city signage, transforming photographic material into bold Pop Art compositions.
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 21 of May!
Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

قابل الفنانة: سارة سعد
سارة سعد(مواليد ٢٠٠٢) فنانة بصرية، ومصورة، ومصممة رقمية مصرية، وُلدت ونشأت في الإسكندرية، وتعمل على التلاعب الرقمي المعتمد على التصوير الفوتوغرافي وجماليات البوب آرت.
تهتم سارة بشكل خاص بتوثيق عناصر الحياة اليومية في الشارع المصري، وتحويلها إلى تكوينات بصرية جريئة تعكس البساطة والحركة والهوية الثقافية، مع تركيز واضح على الهوية البصرية للشارع المصري.
تستكشف أعمالها الأخيرة ثقافة المواصلات في الإسكندرية، خاصة الترام، والتاكسيات، والتذاكر، ولافتات المدينة، حيث تعيد توظيف المواد الفوتوغرافية وتحويلها إلى أعمال مستوحاة من البوب آرت بتكوينات بصرية قوية ومعاصرة.
معرض Pop Art بالعربي مستمر حتى ٢١ مايو.
مواعيد العمل:
الأحد – الخميس: من ١ ظهرًا إلى ٨ مساءً
السبت: من ٣ مساءً إلى ٨ مساءً
الجمعة: مغلق

Meet the artist: Nour ElglalyNour Elglaly (b. 1998) is a visual artist born and based in Cairo. His practice explores ps...
19/05/2026

Meet the artist: Nour Elglaly

Nour Elglaly (b. 1998) is a visual artist born and based in Cairo. His practice explores psychological dimensions through the manipulation and reconstruction of contexts within his works, creating contradictions and exaggerations that produce a satirical discourse. His themes stem from contemporary social and philosophical issues, where he employs cartoon-like elements symbolically to emphasize satire and project it onto reality, allowing for an ironic critique of certain phenomena. He also places particular importance on movement as an element, using it to highlight temporal shifts and create space for the viewer’s interaction with the work.
From 2019 to 2025, Nour participated in nearly 30 group exhibitions, including governmental exhibitions, private exhibitions, and both local and international events. His works are held in private collections across several countries, including Egypt, Lebanon, France, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia.
He has held four solo exhibitions:
Cayotopia at Cairo Gallery, Zamalek (2025)
Satirical Facts at Medrar for Contemporary Art, Garden City (2024)
The Mino Minotaur at Salah Taher Hall, Cairo Opera House (2022)
Survival Instinct at Ziad Bekir Hall, Cairo Opera House (2020)
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 21 of May!

Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

Meet the artist: Samaa Abdel KarimSamaa Abdel Karim (b. 1997) born in Kafr El Sheikh, based in Cairo is an Egyptian visu...
19/05/2026

Meet the artist: Samaa Abdel Karim

Samaa Abdel Karim (b. 1997) born in Kafr El Sheikh, based in Cairo is an Egyptian visual artist and mother whose practice explores the intersections between personal experience and contemporary artistic expression. Her work is rooted in the language of modern visual culture while remaining deeply connected to emotional memory and intimate narratives.
She has participated in several art exhibitions, most notably the 30th Youth Salon, where her contributions reflected a strong visual sensitivity and a commitment to exploring evolving forms of expression. Samaa’s artwork is influenced by the aesthetics of Fayoum portraits, drawing on their emotional depth and timeless presence. In recent years, motherhood has become a central theme in her artistic journey, inspiring her to delve into the world of children’s illustration—its sensory softness, purity, and ability to express imagination and vulnerability with minimal visual elements.
Alongside her studio practice, Samaa is interested in photographic documentation as a way of preserving moments and observing everyday details. This interest forms a complementary visual layer in her artistic identity, enriching her creative process with narrative depth and personal reflection.
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 21 of May!
Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

Meet the artist: Riham Mohamed ElsayedRiham Mohamed Elsayed (b. 2000) is a software engineer that has always been passio...
18/05/2026

Meet the artist: Riham Mohamed Elsayed

Riham Mohamed Elsayed (b. 2000) is a software engineer that has always been passionate about art and experimenting with various mediums and techniques. Born and based in Alexandria, her work often leans into playful, bold expressions while carrying deeper narratives about identity, nostalgia, and fiction. Through her art, Riham creates space for both personal storytelling and shared experiences.
Riham participated in multiple exhibitions like “replay royere” and “Gen-Z” at Shelter Art Space, “agenda2023” at Bibliotheca Alexandrina , “eskandrona” at raquda foundation for art and heritage , Les printempts Des artists 2024 in Cairo and “Adam and eve” organized by synergy arthub in Riyadh,KSA.
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 21 of May!
Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

قابل الفنانة: ريهام محمد السيد
ريهام محمد السيد (مواليد ٢٠٠٠) مهندسة برمجيات وُلدت وتعيش في الإسكندرية، و هي شغوفة بالفن وتجربة خامات وتقنيات متنوعة. تميل أعمالها إلى التعبيرات المرِحة والجريئة، مع احتفاظها بسرديات أعمق تتناول الهوية، والنوستالجيا، والخيال. من خلال فنها، تخلق ريهام مساحة تجمع بين الحكايات الشخصية والتجارب المشتركة.
شاركت ريهام في عدة معارض، منها «Replay Royere» و«Gen-Z» في Shelter Art Space، و«Agenda 2023» في مكتبة الإسكندرية، و«Eskandrona» في مؤسسة راقودة للفن والتراث، و«Les Printemps Des Artistes 2024» في القاهرة، بالإضافة إلى معرض «Adam and Eve» الذي نظمته Synergy Art Hub في الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية.
معرض Pop Art بالعربي مستمر حتى ٢١ مايو.
مواعيد العمل:
الأحد – الخميس: من ١ ظهرًا إلى ٨ مساءً
السبت: من ٣ مساءً إلى ٨ مساءً
الجمعة: مغلق

Meet the artist: Yousef MoustafaYousef Moustafa (b. 2003) is a Graphic Designer, born and based in Alexandria, Egypt. Yo...
17/05/2026

Meet the artist: Yousef Moustafa

Yousef Moustafa (b. 2003) is a Graphic Designer, born and based in Alexandria, Egypt. Yousef blends creativity with precision to craft bold visual identities. Deeply inspired by the visuals and experiences he has encountered throughout his life, he transforms those influences into designs that aim not only to look good, but to stand out and feel different.
Yousef describes his project Rock Classics (كلاسيكيات الروك) as more than just a design; it’s a loud statement, reviving the golden era of rock. With its vintage aesthetic, warm tones, and gritty details, the piece pays tribute to the legends who shaped rock music. This project holds a special place as a reflection of passion, identity, and artistic vision.
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 21 of May!
Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

قابل الفنان: يوسف مصطفى
يوسف مصطفى (مواليد ٢٠٠٣) مصمم جرافيك، وُلد ويقيم في الإسكندرية. يمزج يوسف بين الإبداع والدقة لصناعة هويات بصرية جريئة ومميزة. يستلهم أعماله بشكل عميق من الصور والتجارب التي مر بها خلال حياته، ويحوّل هذه التأثيرات إلى تصميمات لا تهدف فقط إلى الجمال البصري، بل إلى التفرّد وترك أثر مختلف.
يصف يوسف مشروعه «كلاسيكيات الروك» بأنه أكثر من مجرد تصميم؛ بل هو بيان بصري صاخب يعيد إحياء العصر الذهبي لموسيقى الروك. ومن خلال طابعه البصري المستوحى من الأسلوب الكلاسيكي، وألوانه الدافئة، وتفاصيله الخشنة، يقدّم العمل تحية لأساطير موسيقى الروك الذين شكّلوا هذا النوع الموسيقي. ويحتل هذا المشروع مكانة خاصة لديه باعتباره انعكاسًا للشغف، والهوية، والرؤية الفنية.
معرض Pop Art بالعربي مستمر حتى ٢١ مايو.
مواعيد العمل:
الأحد – الخميس: من ١ ظهرًا إلى ٨ مساءً
السبت: من ٣ مساءً إلى ٨ مساءً
الجمعة: مغلق

Meet the artist: Omnia ElrefaeyOmnia Elrefaey (b. 1997) is an Egypt-based visual artist and a Fine Arts graduate and tea...
16/05/2026

Meet the artist: Omnia Elrefaey

Omnia Elrefaey (b. 1997) is an Egypt-based visual artist and a Fine Arts graduate and teaching assistant at Egypt University of Informatics, specializing in Digital Arts and Design, who is born and based in Cairo. Her practice explores visual experiences through oil painting, digital media, and interactive installations. Omnia’s work has been exhibited both in Egypt and internationally, including in Qatar, Bahrain, and Bulgaria.
She was awarded the Silver Prize by the Farouk Hosny Foundation and has expanded her practice into interactive media. Her award-winning interactive mural was featured at the Youth Salon of Egypt (2024–2025).
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 22 of May!
Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

قابل الفنانة: أمنية الرفاعي
أمنية الرفاعي (مواليد 1997) فنانة بصرية مصرية، ولدت ومقيمة بالقاهرة، وخريجة كلية الفنون الجميلة، تعمل حاليًا كمعيدة في Egypt University of Informatics ، ومتخصصة في الفنون الرقمية والتصميم. تركز ممارستها الفنية على استكشاف تجارب بصرية من خلال الرسم الزيتي، والوسائط الرقمية، والتجهيزات التفاعلية، وقد عُرضت أعمالها داخل مصر وعلى المستوى الدولي، في دول مثل قطر والبحرين وبلغاريا .
حصلت أمنية على الجائزة الفضية من Farouk Hosny Foundation ، كما توسعت أعمالها لتشمل الوسائط التفاعلية، حيث تم عرض جداريتها التفاعلية الحائزة على جوائز ضمن Youth Salon of Egypt (2024–2025)
معرض Pop Art بالعربي مستمر حتى ٢١ مايو.
مواعيد العمل:
الأحد – الخميس: من ١ ظهرًا إلى ٨ مساءً
السبت: من ٣ مساءً إلى ٨ مساءً
الجمعة: مغلق

Meet the artist: Amira TananyAmira Tanany (b. 1989) is a is an Egyptian illustrator and associate professor, born in 198...
16/05/2026

Meet the artist: Amira Tanany

Amira Tanany (b. 1989) is a is an Egyptian illustrator and associate professor, born in 1989 in Taef, KSA and currently based in Cairo, Egypt. She holds a BFA, MFA, and Ph.D. in Graphic Design from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo. Her work is deeply rooted in Egyptian culture and folklore, exploring identity through visual storytelling.
Tanany’s practice blends surreal compositions with bold colors and woodcut-inspired aesthetics, incorporating symbolic elements such as bread, fish, jasmine, and everyday rituals of Egyptian life. Her award-winning project Egyptian ‘Street’ (Mahmoud Kahil Award, 2024) reflects folkloric narratives, proverbs, and collective memory within contemporary society.
Alongside her artistic practice, she works as an editorial illustrator, addressing social and political themes, particularly women’s experiences and cultural identity in the Arab world. Her work has received multiple international recognitions, including the Nasser bin Hamad International Youth Creativity Award (2021), Diritti a Colori (Italy, 2024), and a shortlist in the Communication Arts Illustration Competition (2025).
Pop Art بالعربي is still on display until the 21 of May!
Working Hours:
Sun–Thurs: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Friday: Closed

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SHELTER Art Space, Business Associates Building, 52 Fouad, Al Attarin Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate50
Alexandria
53720

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Monday 1pm - 6pm
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Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
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Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
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Saturday 3pm - 6pm
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