Years of Residency is a publication launched by Pro Helvetia's Swiss Arts Council, Cairo Liaison Office in August 2010. Reflecting on their support for the past decade on artists residency programs between the MENA region and Switzerland, Years of Residency tells the stories of 10 artists and their projects across four disciplines; visuals arts, literature, music and theatre. Paraphrased Introduction from the Director of Pro Helvetia (Cairo):
Pro Helvetia gives priority to the artist and his role in society, acknowledging his/her needs and desire to interact with other cultures. Thus, the arts council focuses on the residency program, inviting Swiss artists for residencies in the Arab region and providing an equal opportunity of a residency in Switzerland to Arab artists. This program also supports mutual projects by artists from both sides, which deepen the human intercommunication and allow the audience to get to know a different culture, through an artistic, inspiring and profound point of view. The residency program of Pro Helvetia leads to a fruitful dialogue among artists, not just depending on first impressions. Publication Edited by Aida Eltorie, designed by Amr El Kafrawy, and Managed by Nevine Fayek. You can pick-up your copy from the head office:
Pro Helvetia Cairo
Swiss Arts Council
c/o Embassy of Switzerland
10, Abdel Khaleq Tharwat Street
EG-Cairo, Egypt
T +202 257 74 100
F +202 257 92 267
cairo@prohelvetia.org.eg
www.prohelvetia.org.eg
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Years of Residency is a publication launched by Pro Helvetia's Swiss Arts Council, Cairo Liaison Office in August 2010. Reflecting on their support for the past decade on artists residency programs between the MENA region and Switzerland, Years of Residency tells the stories of 10 artists and their projects across four disciplines; visuals arts, literature, music and theatre. Paraphrased Introduction from the Director of Pro Helvetia (Cairo):
Pro Helvetia gives priority to the artist and his role in society, acknowledging his/her needs and desire to interact with other cultures. Thus, the arts council focuses on the residency program, inviting Swiss artists for residencies in the Arab region and providing an equal opportunity of a residency in Switzerland to Arab artists. This program also supports mutual projects by artists from both sides, which deepen the human intercommunication and allow the audience to get to know a different culture, through an artistic, inspiring and profound point of view. The residency program of Pro Helvetia leads to a fruitful dialogue among artists, not just depending on first impressions. Publication Edited by Aida Eltorie, designed by Amr El Kafrawy, and Managed by Nevine Fayek. You can pick-up your copy from the head office:
Pro Helvetia Cairo
Swiss Arts Council
c/o Embassy of Switzerland
10, Abdel Khaleq Tharwat Street
EG-Cairo, Egypt
T +202 257 74 100
F +202 257 92 267
cairo@prohelvetia.org.eg
www.prohelvetia.org.eg