Cairo – “Luce dei miei occhi” (“Light of My Eyes”) is an exhibition by architect and artist Giulia Tubelli that explores the relationship between light and design. Conceived as a dynamic laboratory for lighting design, it brings together two distinct yet complementary approaches to production. The exhibition will run from 21 to 28 November at the gallery of the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo. On one side is the excellence of Italian industrial design, where vision, patents and precision manufacturing transform technical components into globally recognised icons. On the other is the expressive power of the human touch, rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Far from being opposing approaches, they represent two sides of the same coin, united by a shared and ongoing process of design research. This common spirit finds expression in Egypt’s exceptional craftsmanship and traditional trades, particularly in Cairo, where local raw materials are transformed by hand, with natural imperfections ensuring that every piece is unique. Ultimately, the exhibition conveys a single message: light is not merely an atmospheric effect, but a material invention in constant evolution. It is an active process of observation, vision and perception through which true beauty is created – a beauty that is, quite literally, the “light of my eyes”. The exhibition is part of Cairo Design Week and is a project by the Italian Embassy in Cairo and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. (9colonne)