Welcome To
Darb 1718
In the heart of old historic Cairo beats a contemporary art and culture center.
What We Offer?
Workshops
We facilitate a dynamic range of workshops providing a supportive environment for participants to express and create freely.
Music Events
We host ongoing underground music events by contemporary musicians experimenting and mixing genres.
Art Exhibitions
We curate museum quality exhibitions that feature national and international contemporary art works with the aim to bridge cultures.
Film Events
We screen films and invite industry experts and discuss the role their cinematic productions have on our cultural landscape.
Community Service
We make it our priority to be of service to the community by collaborating with artists, NGOs and other entities.
Artist Residency
We offer an immersive cultural experience for artists producing their artistic works while living onsite.
Our Spaces
Darb 1718 houses two art exhibition spaces, theater, dance and concert stages, outdoor cinema for independent film screenings, gardens and rooftops in addition to an artist residency to accommodate international artists and curators. The center provides workshops, programs and initiatives to educate and mentor emerging artists and offers them a space to exhibit their work alongside established artists. We welcome entities interested in using our spaces for private events.
Contact Us
Darb 1718 is a safe space for creatives to express and connect with our growing community. Please send us any inquiries at info@Darb1718.com
Our Mission
We aim to achieve this vision by advancing the contemporary art movement in Egypt, offering services that support, cultivate and sustain the burgeoning art scene in our country.
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Our Highlights
We have a history of more than 15 years in all fields, but the numbers are what speak for us.
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