The first "Art Space" sculpture exhibition opens on the tourist promenade in New Alamein City Under the patronage of Eng. Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, the first sculpture exhibition, titled "Art Space - New Alamein Through the Eyes of an Artist," opened this evening, Friday, August 8. The exhibition, organized by visual artist Mohamed Hemeida, was held on the tourist promenade in New Alamein City. Engineer Essam El Sheikh, Vice Chairman of the New Alamein City Authority, on behalf of Engineer Ahmed Ibrahim, Chairman of the Authority, inaugurated the first sculpture exhibition titled "Art Space." Dr. Osama Mohamed, Director of the Beautification Department at the Authority, attended the opening. In his speech, he emphasized that fine arts, especially sculpture in public spaces, are an essential part of the identity of modern cities. He pointed out that such initiatives contribute to enhancing public taste and providing citizens and visitors with a refined visual and cultural experience, in line with the state's vision to develop cities and enhance their urban beauty. The exhibition, which will run for twenty days, showcases a collection of contemporary sculptural works in an open space. The aim is to instill visual culture in public spaces and provide an opportunity for direct interaction between the public and art within a vibrant urban environment. This exhibition comes within the framework of the partnership between the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities and the private sector to support artistic and cultural initiatives in fourth-generation cities, reflecting the role of art in urban development and strengthening the cultural identity of Egyptian society.
