Traces of the Greek history in Cairo, as well as the present and future of the Greek community members, are captured by Paul Kozalidis and Athena Casole lances in the photography exhibition, hosted in the Egyptian capital at the Museum of Modern Art Mahmoud Mukhtar.

The exhibition by the name of “The Greeks of Cairo”, is carried out with the initiative of the Greek Consulate in Cairo in collaboration with the Greek Benaki Museum as well as the Greek Cultural Center based in Cairo. It forms the central event of the Greek-Egyptian Summer Cultural Week.

The Greeks of Cairo, held a heartwarming reception to the photographers, said Ms Casole, speaking to ANA-MPA. “They opened their homes, their hearts, trusted us, spoke to us, and showed great hospitality”. She also added that the the “prize” for both of them was the satisfaction of the members of the Greek community for the exhibition.

With a romantic and emotional spirit the issue was approached by Mr. Kozalidis. He said, “people are a mirror” if the photographer approaches them with respect, interest, and positive curiosity and gives them space, then they behave accordingly.

The artistic project is currently in progress, regarding both, shooting and research , and once completed will be exhibited at the Benaki Museum in Greece.