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    Al-Drab Al-Ahmar
        Arts School

Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School, offers artistic training to children and youth in Cairo’s historic Darb Al-Ahmar area. Focused on disciplines like music, circus arts, brass and percussion, the school targets youngsters aged 6 to 18 from both genders within the community, aiming to equip them with skills for future employment as performing artists. Through this initiative, the school aims to providing a path towards financial independence and steering the youth away from negative influences in the neigborhood.

The logo draws inspiration from the distinct differences between the school and the Darb region. It incorporates variations in color, shape and attitude. The school aims to establish a stable and solid environment amidst the organic roughness of the area. The Arabic name becomes the emblem, represented in two different letterings. The contrast of “Madrasat” (school) and “Lil-funun” (for the Arts) conveys a sense of structure and playfulness, while “Al-Darb Al-Ahmar” in the middle, reflects the dynamic and lively essence of the region.

Logo commission for:
Aga Khan Foundation | 2019

Art direction:
Karma Tohme

Logo, concept & arabic geometric letterring:
Safeya Fawzy

Arabic brush lettering:
David Habchy