All the Best Moments From Art Cairo 2025
The leading MENA art fair returns for its sixth edition at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Here's everything you need to know.

Art Cairo, one of the biggest art fairs in the MENA region, took place at the newly expanded Grand Egyptian Museum from February 8th to the 11th.
“At Art Cairo, we have always believed in the unifying power of art,” Mohamed Younis, Founder of Art Cairo, tells CairoScene. “Since our very first edition, our mission has been to showcase the depth and potential of the Arab art scene, demonstrating its ability to tell compelling narratives and foster meaningful dialogue.”
This year, Art Cairo was centred on the theme ‘Peace to All Nations’. “This theme is not merely a statement but an invitation - an artistic plea born from the very essence of creative expression,” Younis adds. “In a world marked by conflicts and challenges, art emerges as the loudest voice, offering solace, unity and a shared language of hope.”
The 2025 edition welcomed galleries from Egypt, Syria, Palestine and the UAE, while Tunisia and Morocco joined for the first time. We rounded up some standout moments from this year’s edition…
SANAA Gallery

Based in the Netherlands, SANAA Gallery presented a solo exhibition by Syrian-Dutch artist Raafat Ballan. His melancholic, noir-infused paintings explored themes of memory, displacement and identity, creating an emotional depth that resonated with viewers.
Al Mashrabia Gallery

Samir Rafi

Le Lab: ‘Through a Collector’s Eye’

Discussion: Art for Peace

Nizar Sabour

Mashrabia Gallery

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