A space for research and creation in art and culture

From Alexandria, Behna opens its doors to art, research, and learning.

There Is Nothing Older Than the FutureRetrospective Film Programme of Shafie ShalabyExplore the program

News and paths

Program artwork exploring film negatives and memory

Cinema Through Other Means

A collective notebook approaching cinema, labor, technology, and cultural production through several critical entry points.

Assem Hendawi and Bahar Noorizadeh — image 1

Film Screenings and Programs

Screenings and viewing programs connecting cinema to public discussion and encounters between filmmakers and audiences.

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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 archive artwork featuring its Alexandria building

Behna Fellowship Program

Individual and group artistic and research fellowships offering 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.

Mashi Mashi: Book Launch and Performative Reading — image 3

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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1 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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