AYA HANY
CAIRO, EGYPT
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ABOUT
I am Aya. An architect who’s passionate about heritage, culture, humanities, art, and literature. Moreover, I have diverse interests, including art, graphic design, digital painting, sketching, photography, research, writing, voice-over, and storytelling.
Graduated in September 2021 from The Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT). Currently, I am working at Megawra-Built Environment Collective, an Egyptian NGO organization for both debate and action in the field of architecture and urbanism, with a focus on it as art, theory, praxis, and cultural heritage, and its role in promoting sustainability and responsibility.
Co-founder of AAST LIBRARY TALKS at the library hall of the AASTMT Cairo campus. I initiated organizing these talks with two of my colleagues in 2018. It is a series of casual physical and virtual talks that aims to reconnect students more to the library, enrich their general knowledge, and break the college daily routine.
Library talks website: https://librarytalks.ghost.io/
Co-founder of Eldor4, a group of architects who use art to observe issues related to Egyptian culture. We capture the everyday life of the Egyptian street and compile narratives aiming to change the stereotypical image of Egypt. Eldor4 curated four artistic projects in cooperation with civil and governmental institutions, during which various events were organized, including art exhibitions, cultural tours, and public lectures.
An Oud Player at the Arab Music Institute. Participated in several concerts with my instructors at Cairo Opera House, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Gomhorya Theatre, and the Arab Music Institute Theatre.
A drawing by Malika, my cousin, who was always saying I want to be an artist like Aya
Thank you Malika, for all the beautiful drawings you gifted me. You are already an artist since day one
I am waiting to see how you will develop your art