Mahatat for contemporary art is a Cairo-based social and cultural enterprise founded in 2011.
Mahatat aims at unleashing inspiration and creativity, spreading joy and entertainment amongst audience, and expanding the pool of professional artists working in the outdoor art disciplines.
Mahatat’s niche relies on its ability to take art to public spaces and streets. The displays are not limited to one form of art and include everything from public performances to visual installations. We are commissioned to curate, produce and organize unique artistic events. Our outreach across Egypt has been made possible through our strong network in key cities. (more…)
Mahatat follows a participatory approach that creates a platform for audiences to become active participants in artistic activities. As part of the service offering, Mahatat develops tailored artistic events for educational, vocational, team building or entertainment purposes. The implementation of these events is a process that involves conceptualization, logistics and curation with relevant professional artists.
With over 8 years in operation, Mahatat has developed the necessary know-how on arts in public space, participatory art and cultural management. We are well positioned to provide various arts and culture players with the tools necessary to develop their practice in this field. Capacity building methodologies include workshops, consultations, trainings, training of trainers (ToT) and skills exchange with national, regional and international experts. (more…)
Sharing knowledge has been an essential component of Mahatat’s mandate and this is reflected through the amount of documentation and toolkits that have been made available to the public. We have authored research and documentation on arts in public space and participatory art based on a wealth of data gathered since inception.
