Alexandria

Alexandria Biennale—third-oldest after Venice and São Paulo—announces return following 12-year hiatus

The Egyptian event will return in September 2026 with a focus on artists from the Mediterranean basin

The search for ancient Alexandria goes underwater

The greatest city of the Hellenistic age has been neglected by archaeology for decades. Now underwater survey techniques have provided us with glimpses of the centre’s greatness. But many decry the techniques being used