young Egyptian artists to unite and challenge political and social realities through art.

"I hope that young artists now can be inspired by the faith of an artist in the freedom of art."

Fighting for freedom of expression was the manifesto of the 20th century art movement and this exhibition highlights the timeless struggle for freedom within Egypt’s art arena, through giving the audience a glimpse into contemporary works by today’s most active artists.

Long Live Free Art takes refuge at ArtTalks, one of the private galleries located in the cultural hub of Zamalek, a district that plays host to Egyptian artwork from across generations.

From the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, located at the Cairo Opera House grounds to revolutionary graffiti by the likes of Ganzeer and Sad Panda, Zamalek isdainty motifs, an explicit and refreshing style.

Another installation by Huda Lutfi presents an orange neon sign reading "No one is a winner." Lutfi’s body of work ranges from installation to painting to collage but it always hosts subtle social commentary and manifest creativity.

Artists such as Huda Lutfi and Mohamed Abla were active participants of the January 25 Revolution and on the opening night wanted to join protests held on the same evening.

Surrealism may have been the weapon of Egyptian artists 73 years ago but today’s artists play with different styles. Expressionism, satirical art and graffiti are spotlighted in this exhibition: they are representative of the dynamic art scene in modern-day Egypt.

Despite the generation gap, Egyptian artists of the 1930s and of today possess a vibrant voice and a