Includes an excerpt from Liliane Karnouk's book "Modern Egyption Art" which discusses the concerns of contemporary artists in a land of polaraties.
Take a virtual tour of contemporary Egyptian art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and calligraphy. Includes photos and artist contacts.
Directory of Egyptian artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers includes each members contact details and offers free registration. Check out the featured profiles.
Features the artist's paintings and describes his interest in magic and the unknown. Take a look at the selected images and read over a brief biography.
Cairo, Egypt-based artist Ahmed Abdul-Karim's paintings are influenced by Islamic geometrical patterns. Includes an exhibition list, along with selected images.
Offers an overview of painter Mostafa Abdel Fattah's work, concerns, and influences. Take a look at the featured images.
Gives an account of the sculptor and architect's interests, exhibitions, and philosophy. Learn about his artistic practices and dedication to human freedom.
Offers a brief biography and features the painters images inspired that are by music and literature. Learn about his artistic process which involves meditation and yoga.
Describes the work of Egyptian painter Yehia Abdou. View images of his canvases which depict abstract floral arrangements and read about his schooling.
Features the work of ceramic artist Zenat Abd El-Gawad. Includes a brief description of her work and interests, along with photos.
Article provides a biographical account of Egyptian sculptor Mansour Farag and his work which is included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in Cairo.
Features the work of Egyptian born artist Georges Al Bahgory who spends his time in between Paris and Cairo. Read about his exhibition at the Mashrabia Art gallery.
Reports on the emerging art scene in Cairo, Egypt, and the first annual arts festival, along with the galleries that represent contemporary painters and video artists.
Gives insight into the European and Egyptian influences found in George Al Bahgoury's portraits. Learn about his interest in other artists, such as Picasso and Van Gogh.
Showcases the collection of paintings and scultpures by European and Arab artists. Learn about the museum's history and view works by Mahmoud Mokhtar and Ahmad Sabri.
Cairo, Egypt, gallery represents the work of painters and installation artists. View the selected images and learn about the facilities available for experimental music.