<< nature. The variety of the styles within one space carries a multitude of oft-conflicting meanings that are partially deprived of their significance as indicators of tastes and preferences, financial considerations and practicalities being the primary shapers of decisions in such situations.

In a furnished flat in Cairo brings together 7 artists (4 Egyptians and 3 Swiss) to share a furnished flat for one month. The transient nature of the artists' interventions in the space serves to question the preconceived ideas of the "home" as a provider of security and a definer of identity. The space becomes a platform for the deconstruction of familial structures, domestic behaviors and the mechanisms through which one's surroundings work to reinforce identity and social status.

In a furnished flat in Cairo is sponsored by the Arts Council of Switzerland–Pro Helvetia curated by Hala Elkoussy. Site design by Brian Kuan Wood