Produced as part of the Futuress “Against the Grain” fellowship and published on Futuress in September 2022, “The Currency of an Identity: Designing Egyptian Banknotes” examines the designs of Egyptian banknotes throughout the last centuries. Tracing the country various political and social shifts, Nada Ezzeldin’s journey takes her from ancient Pharaonic civilization, Islamic heritage, anti-imperialism, and pan-Arabism.
Published twice a year, the print magazine Slanted is a resource for international developments in design and culture. Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo is a visual journey into the vibrant heart of Egypt’s creative scene.