Events
News from the studio
28 NOVEMBER 2025 at 13:00-18:00
CRAFT AND DESIGN WORKSHOP
The workshop is part of the BILINGUAL 7.0 project which is a collaboration between the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen, the Danish Embassy in Cairo, Designdustry and The Denmark Studio for Research and Culture and the Pinocchio Furniture as the industry partner.
The craft workshop will provide several topics and possibilities.
WOODWORKING STATION: Demonstration of ancient Egyptian wooden connections and woodworking tools.
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CHAIR STATION: Demonstration of ancient Egyptian furniture items.
STOOL ASSEMBLY STATION: Demonstrating the process of stool assembly and demonstrating the weaving techniques in Ancient Egypt and how this was developed later in Denmark to the famous Danish weaving.
The workshop is open for all including the carpenters and other interested members of the local community of Darb al-Ahmar.
20 NOVEMBER 2025 at 15:00-18:00
CULTURES IN COLLABORATION
- How can student-led projects translate into actionable pathways for societal value creation?
- What mechanisms can connect academic work with public institutions, businesses, and communities?
- How can interdisciplinary collaboration become a driver for sustainable urban transformation?
- Exhibition of student research and proposals for Al-Yansiya and Al-Yakaniya neighborhoods
- Dialogue with academics, professionals, and community representatives
- Co-creation session to identify next steps for research and implementation.
24 OCTOBER 2025
In October 2025, The Denmark Studio in Egypt hosted the Danish children’s culture mediator Ditte Marie Størner. During her stay, she connected with a wide range of cultural institutions working with art and children. Mrs Størner also carried out a photo project with the young residents of Cairo’s Darb al-Ahmar neighborhood.
Anchored in the Danish tradition of creating space for children’s free expression, she invited the kids to portray moments from their everyday lives. With Polaroid cameras in hand — and immense excitement — the participants created a poetic visual portrait of what childhood looks like in Souk al-Silah.
16 OCTOBER 2025 at 20:00
BILAL IRSHED AT BAYT YAKAN
We are delighted to host Bilal Itshed and his trio for a concert on Thursday 16 October at 20:00 hours.
Come and experience an evening of captivating music with Bilal Irshed, Danish-Palestinian composer and oud virtuoso, as he explores the expressive range and rich textures of the oud. This performance blends Bilal’s original compositions with pieces inspired by the depth and vibrancy of the Egyptian musical tradition, offering a journey through both contemporary and classical musical landscapes.
The concert brings together masterful improvisation, intricate rhythms, and evocative melodies, creating an immersive musical dialogue that resonates across cultures.
Bilal will be joined by Rasmus Moldrup on bass (DK) and Amir Ezzat on percussion (EG), completing an ensemble dedicated to bringing this unique repertoire to life.
Do not miss out on this opportunity for an entertaining evening in historic Cairo 🪕🪇🎼
Free entrance 🙏🏼
24 SEPTEMBER
VISIT BY THE CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF THE DANISH PARLIAMENT
It was a great pleasure to receive the Cultural Committe of the Danish Parliament at The Denmark Studio during their recent visit to Egypt. Following a walking tour of Darb al-Ahmar in the company of Dr Alaa al-Habashi, they visited the Denmark Studio located at Bayt Yakan. The evening ended with a delightful dinner in the court-yard in their honour, hosted by His Excellency the Ambassador of Denmark to Egypt Mr Lars Bo Moeller. A very enjoyable evening with great networking and a grand finale with a Tok Tok ride.
16 SEPTEMBER
RYSENSTEEN
On 16 September we welcomed 30 students and their teachers from Rysensteen Highschool in Copenhagen to The Denmark Studio. Following a tour of Bayt Yakan and a visit to the studio we enjoyed a light lunch in the courtyard.
15 APRIL 2025 at 19:00
A YEAR IN CAIRO
Join us for this interesting talk by Sawsan Kardosh-Kassis on the journey of the Danish scientific expedition to al Arabia al Saïda, and their year long stay in Egypt. The talk is based on the book by the same name by Torkild Hansen and translated by Sawsan from Danish to Arabic.
9 APRIL 2025
LIGHT UPON LIGHT
78 min, Egypt, Denmark
Christian Suhr (DK) and Hala Lotfy (EG)
Hassala Films, 2022
Join us for the screning of Light Upon Light on Wednesday 9 April at 18:30 at Bayt Yakan.
A fieldtrip into the mystical traditions of Islam exploring people’s search for light at a time of darkness and political tension in post revolutionary Egypt.
13 MARCH 2025
THE HUMAN HABITAT
How architecture prevents stress, loneliness and exlusion and strengthens security, connection and health.
A talk by Niels Bjørn.
21 FEBRUARY 2025
CARL
Friday 21 February we are fully booked at Bayt Yakan for an event for the children of the neighbourhood. We will be reading to them the newly translated children’s book about the famous Danish composer Carl Nielsen who loved to play music as a child, in particular the violin. Amr Rifki will be reading the book for the children and will be accompanied by Mark Osama on violin. As a special treat there will be burgers, fries and ice-cream by The Cookery Company. A day to remember 🙏🏼
26 JANUARY 2025
MANIFESTATION OF THE MAMLUKS – ARCHITECTURE IN CAIRO
BY DR ANDERS HASTRUP, INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER AND FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE DANISH INSTITUTE IN DAMASCUS
A talk by Dr Anders Hastrup shedding light on how the imperial vision of the Mamluks can be seen in the Mameluk architecture of Cairo and explains how the city worked and was experienced by both sultans and subjects.
19 JANUARY 2025
CLOTH AND CULTURE – UNRAVELLING TEXTILE FINDS FROM DEIR EL-MEDINA
BY DR CHIARA SPINAZZI-LUCCHESI, Postdoc, University of Copenhagen
A talk by Dr Chiara on the exciting and rare textile finds on the West Bank of Luxor in Deir el-Medina.
FRAGILE BEAUTY – A GLIMPSE INTO SOME OF THE TEXTILE TREASURES FROM THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM IN TURIN
BY DR MATILDE BORLA, Archaeology Officer, Egyptian Museum in Torino
A talk by Dr Matilde explaining the complex system of the weaving and production of textile in Ancient Egypt.
11 DECEMBER 2024
THE MARVELS OF THE HEART
BY DR CLARA MARIE WESTERGAARD
A talk by Dr Clara Westergaard on al-Ghazali’s Aja’ib al-Qalb the Marvels of the Heart. The recitation from the book by Amr Rifki in Arabic and Sarah Abdin in English. Accompanied by Marwan Khater on oud.
6 NOVEMBER 2024
DANES IN CAIRO DURING THE 18TH CENTURY
BY DR JAKOB SKOVGAARD-PETERSEN
A talk by Prof. Jakob Skovgaard-Petersen, Copenhagen University on the Danish Expedition led by Carsten Niebuhr in 1761.
Focus on the mapping of Egypt and the discoveries.
