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Curriculum Vitae

CV

Education, exhibitions, residencies, awards, collections and publications.

Education

  • 1999Ph.D. in Fine Arts, Mural Paintings — Faculty of Fine ArtsEl Minya University, Egypt
  • 1995Master of Fine Arts, Mural Paintings — Faculty of Fine ArtsHelwan University, Egypt
  • 1988Graduate Diploma in Aesthetics & Graduate Diploma in GraphicsEl Minya University, Egypt
  • 1988Bachelor of Fine Arts — graduated with top honours, Painting DepartmentEl Minya University, Egypt

Selected Solo Exhibitions

  • 2015“The Donkey” — Egypt Art Gallery, ZamalekCairo
  • 2015Mahmoud Saaed MuseumAlexandria
  • 2014“Through Ancient Eyes / Upper Egypt” — Syra ArtsWashington D.C.
  • 2014“Legend” — Egypt Art Gallery, ZamalekCairo
  • 2013“Me and the Revolution” — Museum of Modern ArtCairo
  • 2013Mosaic Rooms GalleryLondon
  • 2010Center of Creativity · Gallery Tanis · Gezira Arts CenterAlexandria / Cairo
  • 2007Egyptian Cultural CenterParis

Selected Group Exhibitions

  • 2016“The Bridge” — East–West Travelling ExhibitionNew York
  • 2014–15“CARAVAN — Amen: A Prayer for the World” (curator)Cairo · Washington · New York · Paris · London
  • 2013Egyptian Contemporary Art — Venice Art Design GalleryVenice
  • 2013“CARAVAN — In Peace and with Compassion” — St Paul's CathedralLondon
  • 2012Art Fair BeirutLebanon
  • 2010Lalit Kala AkademiNew Delhi
  • 2007Biennale of VersaillesFrance

Symposiums & Technical Roles

  • 2008–10Technical Director — International Symposium for PaintingLuxor
  • 2008–09Technical Director — International Symposium, Granite CarvingAswan
  • 2012International Symposium for PaintingCairo

Awards & Recognition

  • 2014Gold Medal of Appreciation — Association of Fine Art LoversEgypt
  • 2011Award for Best Work — International Biennial for GraphicsSarcelles, France
  • 2010Oscar & Certificate of Appreciation — Luxor International SymposiumLuxor
  • 2009Oscar & Certificate of AppreciationSultanate of Oman
  • 2007Certificate of Appreciation — Biennale of VersaillesFrance
  • 1992Encouragement Prize of Youth Salon (4th in Egypt)Egypt

Public Collections

  • —Museum of Modern Art, Cairo
  • —Cultural Development Fund, Cairo
  • —Jordan National Museum
  • —Municipality Museum of VersaillesFrance
  • —Sharjah Museum CollectionUAE
  • —Spanish Ambassador's Residence CollectionCairo

Selected Roles & Contributions

  • 2005–11Founder — Portrait magazine & gallery, downtown Cairo
  • 2013–15Founding artist & curator — CARAVAN East–West art initiative
  • 1987–90Documentary drawing of ancient Egyptian antiquities — Ministry of Antiquities
  • 2001–05Art Professor, Faculty of Fine ArtsLuxor University