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By Katherine Langford
Egyptian modern art takes center stage at Washington exhibition
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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WASHINGTON: A major exhibition of modern and contemporary Egyptian art is bringing nearly nine decades of the country’s artistic history to audiences in Washington, challenging perceptions of Egypt as a culture defined primarily by its ancient past. The show, “El-Marsam: Modern and Contemporary Art from Egypt,” presented by the Middle East Institute’s Art Gallery, features 49 works by 29 artists and runs through Dec. 11. Curated by Egyptian-American art professional Heba El-Kayal, the exhibition
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