Limited Special Edition Cairo: Photo Prints + Slanted Magazine #46

On the occasion of Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo, we are excited to present a special limited edition that includes a set of five exclusive photo prints. The images, created by Markus Lange, come from his series Tayara—The Kites That Flew Too High.

In Egyptian Arabic, tayara (طيّاّرة) means both airplane and kite. During the pandemic, these colorful kites soared high above Cairo’s rooftops—bringing joy, freedom, and a fleeting escape to children and families. Soon after, however, the Egyptian government banned them, citing accidents and even fears of “espionage.” Lange’s photographs capture this fragile interplay between freedom and restriction, transformation and control, playfulness and politics.

The photo prints are produced in high-quality offset on heavy paper, carefully crafted to preserve every detail and nuance of the images. Limited to only 200 sets, they are perfectly suited for framing—bringing a piece of Cairo’s poetic and turbulent rooftop skies into your home.

About Markus Lange

Markus Lange is a graphic designer, screen printer, photographer, and educator, living and working in Nuremberg. His work focuses on typography, poster design, editorial design, publishing, and documentary photography. Since 2014 he has collaborated with Lars Harmsen on the international screen print project Poster Rex, and in 2021 opened an experimental screen printing workshop in Carlazzo, Italy. Between 2018 and 2023 he taught graphic design at the German University in Cairo. Since September 2023 Markus Lange is Professor for Graphic Design in Nuremberg.
markuslange.co — @markus_lange

About Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo
Autumn/Winter 2025/26

Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo is a visual journey into the vibrant heart of Egypt’s creative scene. The dynamic design culture of Cairo—and beyond—reveals just how diverse, innovative, and powerful creative voices in Egypt are today. From graphic design, typography, and visual communication to architecture and product design, Slanted #46 showcases outstanding projects that are shaping the cultural present and future of the region. Whether through progressive branding concepts, experimental approaches, or striking visual storytelling, this issue reflects the powerful creative energy flowing through Egypt. Slanted gives space to designers, illustrators, and artists from Cairo, other Egyptian cities, and abroad—highlighting their work and personal statements. In-depth essays and articles on cultural, social, and creative topics related to Cairo and Egypt round out the issue.