More than just creative collaborators, artists Maha Gamal and Ali Abdel Fattah are showing how public art can transform urban spaces into vivid stories of identity, memory and belonging.
After the success of the &ldquo;Aswan Gold&rdquo;&nbsp;initiative, Egypt&rsquo;s Minister of Culture, Dr. Ahmed Fouad Heno, announced that the ministry will adopt the project to beautify urban facades and highlight Egyptian identity, with plans to expand the experience across governorates.
 Under the patronage of Aswan Governor Major General Ismail Kamal, Maha and Ali transformed several residential buildings along El-Sadat Road to Aswan International Airport into open-air galleries. Their murals reflect Aswan&rsquo;s identity as the &ldquo;Land of Gold&rdquo;, combining creativity, cultural heritage and visual beauty to enhance both the city&rsquo;s appeal and its touristic value.
Dr. Heno emphasized that the project will be expanded nationwide, particularly in tourist governorates, so that each region can showcase its unique heritage. Maha and Ali echoed this vision, telling Nile FM: &ldquo;Every Egyptian city deserves a visual project that celebrates its unique character.&rdquo; Their words highlight the duo&rsquo;s belief that public art is not only about beautification, but about reviving a shared sense of belonging.
The ministry will also coordinate with the Ministry of Local Development and governors to make the initiative a model for reviving contemporary Egyptian identity through public art. Training programs will be launched to help young visual artists master mural techniques, giving them opportunities to participate in national projects that strengthen belonging and beautify Egyptian cities.
The &ldquo;Aswan Gold&rdquo; murals tell four stories: the historic connection between gold and Egyptian civilization, the heritage of Nubian crafts, the resilience of the High Dam builders, and Aswan&rsquo;s promise as a land of gold and a symbol of the future.
At Nile FM, we met the award-winning artist duo Maha Gamal and Ali Abdel Fattah to learn more about this extraordinary project that has turned into a masterpiece.
For a deeper look into their story and creative process, read Nile FM's <a href="https://www.nilefm.com/food-travel/article/12482/exclusive-ali-and-maha-the-artist-duo-reviving-aswan-through-murals-of-identity-and-memory">"Exclusive |&nbsp;Ali and Maha: The Artist Duo Reviving Aswan Through Murals of Identity and Memory."</a>

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