Iraqi musician Naseer Shamma is holding a solo exhibition titled Quarter Tone to connect his passion for music with his interest in painting at the Cairo Opera House grounds (21 January - 1 February).

Quarter Tone includes over 60 of Shamma’s acrylic paintings, many incorporating the sawdust of the oud. Shamma’s inaugural solo exhibition, Half Life , was held in Abu Dhabi in February 2024 ...