A space for research and creation in art and culture
From Alexandria, Behna opens its doors to art, research, and learning.
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Ulysses: Maps of Translation
A discussion of the book An Unfound Book: Accounts of a Walk Beside Ulysses in Search of Dr. Taha, by Mohamed Farag, alongside a…
Beirut, O Beirut
A film screening program as part of Maroun Bagdadi Days in Egypt, in collaboration with the Flemish Center in Cairo and Cinema Li Kol…
Listening Sessions: Ali Essa and Nancy Mounir
In this session, our two guests share a selection of musical pieces along with their experiences and reflections on engaging with them.
Behna Open Program
An open cultural program bringing exhibitions, screenings, talks, workshops, performances, and research-led encounters to different audiences.
Behna Study Program
A collaborative arts-learning program built around research, discussion, practical workshops, and participant-led production.
Behna Fellowship Program
Individual and group artistic and research fellowships offering time and space for work and exchange.
About Wekalet Behna
Wekalet Behna is an arts institution in Alexandria, a space focused on cinema, visual arts, writing, alternative arts education, and research as means of connection. Through film screenings, discussions, exhibitions, intensive educational and collaborative programs, research projects, and publications, and through engaging with artistic developments and pushing continually to revisit prevailing cultural structures and dismantle stereotypes, Wekalet Behna engages with the community.
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Behna Community
A space bringing together Behna's team, collaborators, and the institutions participating in the production of programs and knowledge. This community of artists, researchers, and cultural practitioners is one of the richest resources Behna has gained throughout its journey, and we hope for continued collaborations and joint artistic and research projects with them, as well as with newcomers to Behna's community.
Meet the community1 Al Kanesa Al Maronya
Al Mansheyah, Alexandria, Egypt
In the heart of Alexandria, Behna’s spaces bring together art, cinema, and research programs.
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