20 Al Dahdora Street, behind Ibn Tulun Mosuq, Al Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo
Under the watchful gaze of the unique 9th-century spiral minaret of Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, a cultural space in historic Cairo is born; Beit Tulun (Arabic for: Tulun House”).
Its story is one of serendipity and vision. This abandoned house was rescued and reclaimed by Dr. Mona Zakaria, an Egyptian architect who recognized its profound potential in 1998. Recently through the shared efforts of Mariam Korachy and Mariam Makhyoun, this space was transformed into a three-story multi-purpose space where heritage is not just preserved, but given a vibrant new voice.
The adaptive re-use of Beit Tulun was designed to create a dialogue between past and present. Here, historic textures and contemporary use meet, to transform the space into a vibrant cultural destination in historic Cairo.
It is fitting that Beit Tulun’s inaugural event celebrates the first Arab world solo exhibition of the prolific Egyptian-Canadian ceramic artist Basma Osama, for her art resonates with its very soul. This is a meeting of kindred spirits: the house, reborn from history, and the art.
Basma Osama coaxes forms that hold a deep conversation with the past. Her work feels both ancient and intensely contemporary, honoring material and heritage. Each piece is a quiet meditation on form, born from the same soul on which this historic house stands.
We invite you to experience this unique dialogue between art and architecture. Witness the powerful ceramics of Basma Osama within a home that, like her work, has been thoughtfully and masterfully brought back to life.
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