Cairo, Nov. 9 (Petra) -- Jordan’s Ambassador to Egypt Amjad Adaileh opened the "Global Brush" fine arts exhibition at Cairo’s Ahmed Shawqi Museum on Sunday evening. The show features 65 artists from Arab and foreign countries.
The Jordanian Aldar Art Gallery organized the exhibition in cooperation with Jordan’s Ministry of Culture, the Jordanian Embassy in Cairo and the Fine Arts Sector of Egypt’s Ministry of Culture.
Foreign ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions in Egypt attended the opening.
The works explore human experiences, from suffering to hope and aspiration, reflecting both lived realities and visions of the future. They drew praise from ambassadors and visitors for their role in promoting cultural exchange.
Adaileh described art as an important tool of soft power and an effective means of cultural and civilizational exchange, building understanding between peoples across geographical and linguistic boundaries.
He added that the arts express the cultural identity of nations and highlight their human heritage and shared values, strengthening their presence and influence internationally.
Cairo’s hosting of the exhibition reflects deep cultural ties and provides opportunities to exchange creative experience, build lasting connections among artists and strengthen Arab art’s presence on the global cultural scene, he said.
He praised the association’s work in organizing the exhibition and touring it across several cities worldwide. He affirmed the Jordanian Embassy’s support for creative initiatives in culture, the arts and literature, and its commitment to helping them achieve their goals.
The exhibition runs for several days. Artists from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Tunisia, Kuwait, Algeria, Morocco, Bahrain and Syria are taking part, along with artists from France, Russia, Serbia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
The Aldar Art Gallery, founded in 2018, is an independent cultural institution registered with Jordan’s Ministry of Culture. It runs the exhibition as part of an international cultural and arts project aimed at supporting artists, fostering a dynamic cultural environment and enriching the Arab and international art scenes.
Global Brush has previously been held in Turkey, Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Azerbaijan. The exhibition promotes cultural and artistic exchange, showcases diverse artistic styles and approaches, and strengthens the international presence of Arab art.
//Petra// NQ
