{"id":848925,"date":"2026-05-20T20:21:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/?p=848925"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:21:24","slug":"odyssey-gallery-opens-dual-exhibitions-exploring-cityscape-inner-human-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/20\/odyssey-gallery-opens-dual-exhibitions-exploring-cityscape-inner-human-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Odyssey Gallery opens dual exhibitions exploring cityscape, inner human experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Odyssey Gallery inaugurated two new exhibitions by artists Wael Hamdan and Abdel Moein Saleh on May 10, in an evening attended by a distinguished gathering of artists and prominent figures from Cairo\u2019s cultural scene, reinforcing the gallery\u2019s role as an active platform supporting contemporary art.<\/p>\n<p>In his exhibition, As Far As the Eye Can See, Wael Hamdan presents a contemplative visual interpretation of the city, transforming urban landscapes into geometric structures and ornamental rhythms that explore the relationship between people and place. His works reveal layers of beauty often hidden beneath the noise and complexity of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in Whispers of the Soul, Abdel Moein Saleh turns inward, exploring emotional and spiritual dimensions that transcend spoken language. His paintings are imbued with profound human sensitivity, translating moments of intimacy and inner connection into delicate yet expressive visual narratives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_848927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-848927\" style=\"width: 338px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-848927\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Odyssey Gallery opens dual exhibitions exploring cityscape, inner human experience\" width=\"338\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-405x720.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-860x1529.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-1536x2731.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0639\u0628\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0646-\u0635\u0627\u0644\u062d-scaled.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-848927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Artwork by Abdel Moein Saleh<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Hamdan deconstructs and reimagines the external world, Saleh delves into the depths of personal emotion and spiritual experience. Together, the two exhibitions create a compelling dialogue between the material and the emotional, highlighting both the diversity and interconnectedness of contemporary artistic expression.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibitions will remain open to visitors until May 22, daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the opening, Hassan Nassar, Chairperson of KPM Group \u2014 the parent company of Odyssey \u2014 said: \u201cAt Odyssey, we remain committed to presenting diverse artistic experiences that reflect the richness and evolution of the contemporary art scene. This exhibition forms part of our ongoing dedication to supporting different artistic voices and creating spaces for dialogue between varied yet complementary perspectives, offering audiences a renewed visual experience that redefines the relationship between art and its viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_848928\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-848928\" style=\"width: 345px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-848928\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Artwork by Wael Hamdan\" width=\"345\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-405x720.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-860x1529.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-1536x2731.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/\u0639\u0645\u0644-\u0641\u0646\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646-\u0648\u0627\u0626\u0644-\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646-2-scaled.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-848928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Artwork by Wael Hamdan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Odyssey Gallery is among the leading brands under KPM Group, specialising in exceptional artworks, rare pieces and unique artistic creations. Since its launch in 2023, the gallery has expanded its presence in the local market through notable exhibitions, including Khalli Balak Men Zozo, showcasing works that celebrate culture through distinctive artistic perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Odyssey continues to strengthen its footprint in Egypt while expanding across Gulf markets, offering artistic experiences that blend authenticity with contemporary creativity while honouring the cultural identity and heritage of each destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Odyssey Gallery inaugurated two new exhibitions by artists Wael Hamdan and Abdel Moein Saleh on May 10, in an evening attended by a distinguished gathering of artists and prominent figures from Cairo\u2019s cultural scene, reinforcing the gallery\u2019s role as an active platform supporting contemporary art. 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