HyperopiaA visual performance examining sight, distance, and our relationship with the images surrounding us.Explore the program
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From Alexandria, Behna opens its doors to art, research, and learning.
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HyperopiaA visual performance examining sight, distance, and our relationship with the images surrounding us.Explore the program
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Cinema Through Other Means
A collective notebook approaching cinema, labor, technology, and cultural production through several critical entry points.
Film Screenings and Programs
Screenings and viewing programs connecting cinema to public discussion and encounters between filmmakers and audiences.
The Charm of the Archive
An artistic research residency using archival material to explore memory, images, and new possibilities for interpretation and production.
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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 Residency Program
Artistic and research residencies offering participants time and space for work and exchange.
About Behna
Behna is an arts institution in Alexandria, rooted in the family’s history with cinema and working today across contemporary art, education, research, and writing.
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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.
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Alexandria, Egypt
In the heart of Alexandria, Behna’s spaces bring together art, cinema, and research programs.
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