modern Egyptian art
Ikon Chiba: the evolution of a genre-free experimental artist
Art news
July 18, 2016
Ikon Chiba: the evolution of a genre-free experimental artist
In a world that has been reshaped by the internet, yet still remains in the clutches of institutionalized aesthetics, artist…
Mahmoud Mokhtar sculpture fetches record £725,000 at Sotheby’s auction
Art news
April 23, 2016
Mahmoud Mokhtar sculpture fetches record £725,000 at Sotheby’s auction
A work by famous Egyptain sculptor Mahmoud Mokhtar has sold for £725,000 at Sotheby's Auction House in London, far exceeding…
Few insights at the Picasso Gallery’s Nasser exhibition
Art news
September 26, 2011
Few insights at the Picasso Gallery’s Nasser exhibition
An exhibition called “Gamal Abdel Nasser … The Dream” opened to much excitement on Sunday night at the Picasso Gallery…
Egypt’s Museums: Amir Taz Palace relates story of artist and activist Inji Aflatoun
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August 24, 2011
Egypt’s Museums: Amir Taz Palace relates story of artist and activist Inji Aflatoun
Inji Aflatoun is a painter whose art is difficult to separate from her politics. But Aflatoun’s ideology and fighting spirit…
Walid Aouni revives Egypt’s modern artists at the Egyptian Arts Centennial
Art news
June 18, 2011
Walid Aouni revives Egypt’s modern artists at the Egyptian Arts Centennial
A young fine arts student is fascinated by the works of the great Egyptian modernist artists, and decides to bring…
Egyptian painting fetches record US$2.43 million
Art news
April 29, 2010
Egyptian painting fetches record US$2.43 million
Dubai--A work by Egyptian master Mahmud Said sold for US$2.43 million at an auction in Dubai, a record for a…
Gazbia Sirry: No stone
Art news
February 11, 2010
Gazbia Sirry: No stone
Some 50 people mill about the small gallery space, strolling through the different rooms to the sounds of a violin/cello…