Cairo-based artist Mariem Akmal opened her second solo exhibition, 'Visual Diaries', at Samak Laban Creative Studio in Downtown Cairo. The show features 16 works in oil, acrylics, pastels, spray paint, and glass, capturing emotional snapshots from the past four years of her life, including her graduation from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Zamalek. The exhibition runs until May 25th, 2026.
The exhibition matters because it marks the continued rise of one of Egypt's most promising young artists, offering an intimate look at her personal and artistic development. It also highlights the role of independent creative spaces like Samak Laban in supporting emerging talent in Cairo's contemporary art scene.