The Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt and the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo have hosted a solo exhibition, The Return to the Day, by Swiss-Italian artist Dominique Sighanda. The exhibition, part of the Italian Language Week celebrations and the 90th anniversary of the Switzerland-Egypt Friendship Treaty, is on display at the Don Bosco Salesian Institute in Cairo until November 30.
Sighanda, a painter, musician, and mobile illustrator, presents her unique perspective on Egypt through drawings, travel notebooks, and plates inspired by her visits to historical sites like Giza and Saqqara. The exhibition reflects her revival of the carnet de voyage tradition, a centuries-old art form that captures cultural essence through sketches and notes.
The exhibition draws parallels between ancient Egyptian texts like The Book of the Dead and modern travel diaries, showcasing Sighanda’s intricate depictions of landscapes, artifacts, and funerary motifs. Her use of India ink and watercolors brings depth to her art, blending emotional resonance with historical authenticity.
Sighanda, known for her cultural mediation work in Switzerland and international acclaim for her travelogues, continues to bridge contemporary and historical narratives through her experimental approach to art.
