Hazem Header (Egipat) ─ Queer Art in Modern Egypt, artist talk
May 17, 2024. | 19:00
MaMa, Preradovićeva 18
Free entrance
Being raised in Egypt, or any other Arab nation, a developing nation with a strong religious conservative culture, leaves one wondering a lot about what could have happened for such a significant change to occur. Egypt was also one of the first major civilizations to codify social justice, design elements in art and architecture, as well as some of the earliest literature in history. There were periods when the Queer community and art were vibrant, alive, and active, and there were also moments (NOW!) when they were restricted, risky, unsafe, and dangerous to practice.
Hazem Header is an Egyptian contemporary dancer and choreographer. With a BA of Physical education, studies of Personal training, Biomechanics and Kinesiology and a long career as a personal trainer and volleyball coach, Hazem studied dance at the governmental center “Cairo Contemporary Dance Center (CCDC)” at Cairo Opera House. There he gained experience in choreography. In 2013 Hazem founded NÜT Dance Company’ (NDC). With NDC, Hazem has produced over 100 cultural events and performances since 2013 to this date that have been presented in Egypt, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy, Rwanda, Tunisia and Sri Lanka. From 2018 till 2020; he conducted lessons of Theater and Contemporary Dance at Cairo University’s creative center. In 2017 Hazem founded “Breaking Walls Festival” to be the first international festival for site specific performances in Cairo. In 2021 Hazem created “Breaking Walls Dance Film Festival” to be the first festival of Dance Films in Egypt and in the region.
