Born: 19/7/1937

Place of birth: Alexandria – Egypt

Died: 21/11/2017

 

Grade Levels

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- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking Design Department, Alexandria University in 1963.

- Graduate Studies for Education Diploma in 1963.

- MA from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University in 1972.

- Special Studies in Graphic Art, Urbino, Italy in 1975.

- Ph.D. from the Higher Institute of Graphic Art, Urbino, Italy in 1978.

 

​Memberships

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- Founder member of the Egyptian Association for Engraving.

- Member of the Syndicate of Visual Artists.

 

Jobs and Professions

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- Teacher assistant at the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1964.

- Teacher at the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1972.

- Professor associate at the university in 1979, then promoted to a professor in 1986.

- Printmaking Design department head at the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1989: 1997.

- Professor emeritus at the Printmaking Design Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1997.

 

Private Exhibitions:

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- He held ten exclusive exhibitions for his works in Italy, including:

- An exhibition at Galleria Gioacchini, Ancona, Italy in 1975.

- An exhibition at the Egyptian Academy, Rome, Italy in 1976.

- An exhibition at the Laurana Gallery, Piaro, Italy in 1977.

- An exhibition at the Michelangelo Gallery, Florence, Italy, in 1977.

- (Manzar) exhibition at Mahmoud Said Museum, Alexandria in 1980.

- An exhibition at the Institutfrançaisd'Egypte à Alexandrie, Alexandria in 1982.

- An exhibition at the Tanagra Gallery, Cairo in 1983.

- An exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts (Hussein Sobhi), Alexandria in 1984.

- An exhibition at the Noor and StarciaGallery, West Germany in 1984.

- An exhibition at the Goethe-Institut, Alexandria in 1985.

- An exhibition at the Faculty of Fine Arts Gallery, Alexandria in 1986.

- An exhibition at Nagi Gallery at the Cultural Center of Anfoushi, Alexandria in 1986.

- An exhibition at khan Almaghraby Gallery, Cairo, in 1997.

- (Rendar Gan)Exhibition, Essen, West Germany in 1997.

- An exhibition at the Palace of Culture, Qena in 1998.

-  An exhibition at the Brownstone Gallery, Manhatten University in 1998.

 

Local Group Exhibitions

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- Annual Salon of the Atelier of Alexandria in 1980.

- Design Department Staff Exhibition at the El-Horreya Center for Creation, Alexandria in 1980.

- First Mother Spring Salon at the Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria in 1980.

- Faculty of Fine Arts Exhibition for Professors, Alexandria in 1980.

- First Summer Salon at the Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria in 1981.

- Teaching Staff Exhibition and 100 Paintings at Seif and AdhamWanli Exhibition, Alexandria in 1981.

- Egyptian-German Art exhibition (joint exhibition) at the Goethe-Institut in 1981.

- 11th National General Exhibition at the Center of Arts, Zamalek in 1981.

- Second Winter Salon at the Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria in 1981.

- (10 Artists) Exhibition at Nagi Gallery at the Cultural Center of Anfoushi in 1981.

- Second Mother Spring Salon at the Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria in 1980.

- 12th National General Exhibition at the Center of Arts, Zamalek in 1982.

- (Contemporary German Engraving) Exhibition at the Goethe-Institut, Alexandria in 1982.

- An exhibition at the Shouna Gallery, Agamy, Alexandria in 1982.

- Egyptian Contemporary Engraving Art Association Exhibition at the Center of Arts, Cairo in 1983

- Faculty of Fine Arts festival, Minya University at its opening ceremony in 1983-1984.

- (Art 83) Exhibition at the American Cultural Center in 1983.

- (Egypt From the View of Artists) Exhibition, Cairo in 1986.

- (50 Egyptian and American Artists) Exhibition at the American Cultural Center in 1989.

- The International Intellectual and Cultural Forum parallel to the 18th Biennial of Alexandria in 1994.

- (Graphic Art) in the Twentieth Century and Future Prospects Exhibition in 1994.

- An exhibition at the Salamlak Gallery, El-Montazah, Alexandria in 2000.

- Graphic Art Salon at the Atelier of Alexandria in 2000.

- An exhibition at the Gamila Gallery, Cairo in 1999, 2000.

- An exhibition at the Deja Gallery, Alexandria in 2001.

- An exhibition at the Conference Hall, Alexandria University in 2001.

- 27th National Exhibition of Visual Art in 2001.

- Art festival at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria in 2002.

- A Picture From the Egyptian Folk Life Exhibition at Ebdaa Art Gallery, Cairo in 2002.

- 28th National Exhibition of Visual Art in 2003.

- 3rd National Graphic Art Exhibition in 2006.

- 29th National Exhibition of Visual Art in 2005.

- 1st Visual Art Creativity Festival (30th General Exhibition and the 1st Visual Art Market) in 2007.

- 3rd Visual Art Creativity Festival (3rd Egypt Salon) in 2009.

- The (Montakhab) Exhibition at Cortoba Gallery, Mohandessin in July 2009.

- Alexandria Artists Exhibition (What's Next) parallel to the 25th Biennial of Alexandria for Mediterranean Countries 2009.

- Alexandria Artists Exhibition, Isis Gallery, Mahmoud Mokhtar Cultural Center, Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum in April 2010.

- Galleries for Collection Exhibition at the Al-Arish Museum of Antiquities, Arish in April 2010.

- 5th Forum of the Artist Exhibition held at the Conference Center of Bibliotheca Alexandrina during the 9th International Summer Festival entitled (Nostalgia) in July 2010.

- (Art for Every Family) Exhibition at Shadicor Gallery, Heliopolis in March 2011.

- 36th General Exhibition of Visual Art in June 2014.

- 39th General Exhibition of Visual Art in September 2017. (Honoring Entities)

 

International Group Exhibitions/Foreign Exhibitions

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- More than thirty joint exhibitions in various Italian cities.

- Participated in 15 exhibitions in different German cities.

- Exhibition in Porta Recanati, Italy in 1977.

-13th International Biennial of Alexandria (Engraving) in 1980.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Bonn, West Germany in 1980.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Paris,France in 1981, 1982.

- Modern Egyptian Exhibition, Yugoslavia in 1981.

- Exhibition of artists who studied in Italy, Urbino in 1981.

- International Exhibition of Engraving Art in Spain under the slogan “Art”, in 1982.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Tito Museum, Yugoslavia in 1982.

- Helwan University Exhibition for Professors (Seven Alexandrian Artists), Bonn, Germany in 1982.

- 7th International Engraving Biennial in Norway, 1984.

- Egyptian Week Exhibition, India.

- Egyptian Art Exhibition in Greece.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, China.

- “20 Artists” Exhibition at the Media Office, Bonn, West Germany in 1987.

- International Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts in 1987, 1989.

- Art Against Oppression exhibition.

- The Meeting of Europe and the Third World Exhibition, Austria in 1988.

- Contemporary Art of the Non-Aligned Countries Exhibition, organized by the Benno Museum.

- Graphic Art Exhibition for the Continents of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Austria in 1988.

- Japan International Exhibition of Engraving in 1989.

- Fifty International Artists Exhibition, Biella, Italy in 1989.

- Krakow International Biennial, Poland in 1991.

- His works were displayed during the Intergraf Exhibition in 1991.

- Havana International Biennial in 1991.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Austria in 1991.

- Art Meeting Exhibition, Norway in 1991.

- Egyptian Contemporary Artists Exhibition at the Egyptian Academy, Rome in 1991.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition in Austria, Hungary, and Poland in 1993.

- International Egyptian Triennial for Graphic Art in 1996.

- Egyptian Graphic Art Exhibition at the United Nations building, Bonn, Germany in 1998.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Turkey in 2001.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Spain in 2002.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Krakow, Poland in 2002.

- 4th International Egyptian Triennial for Graphic Art in 2003.

- Egyptian Contemporary Art Exhibition, Khartoum, Sudan in 2005.

- (Egyptian Contemporary Graphic Artworks) Exhibition, Boushahri Gallery, Kuwait in 2010.

 

Missions and Scholarships

 

- In 1972, he traveled to Italy in a scholarship.

Art Tasks Assigned to Him and General Contributions

- Member of the Executive Committee of the 1st International Engraving Triennial, Cairo in 1994.

- Participated in the international symposium parallel to the 1st Egyptian International Engraving Triennial for Graphic Art.

- The first scientific conference at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Minya University, and he received the Conference Oscars Medal in 1996.

- The international symposium parallel to the 20th Biennial of Alexandria, and he received a medal and a certificate of appreciation for chairing the symposium in 2000.

- The symposium parallel to the Egypt Exhibition - Italy (Urbino) in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and he received a certificate of appreciation in 2002.

- The international symposium held in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina at the centenary celebration of modern art in Egypt (the library’s logo) - Oscars 2003.

 

Science and Art Certifications

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- Conducted in-depth studies (historical, critical, and analytical) on printmaking since its appearance in Egypt.

- His works were displayed at the 4th Egyptian International Engraving Triennial in 2003 among the honored artists.

- Participated with Dr. Prof. Maher Raef in 1986 in developing the first integrated scientific and artistic plan to establish the "Advanced Printmaking Design Research Center" - introduced to Helwan University in 1986.

- Headed the second group of young artists travelling to the Luxor Art Studio, Ministry of Culture to live and study the Egyptian arts on the ground.

- Designed and created many private and public artworks such as the printmaking artworks of the Biennial of Alexandria, the 18th Biennial Logo and its postage stamp, and the Alexandria University Shield.

- Received many certificates of appreciation, medals, and awards from scientific, art, and diplomatic forums at home and abroad.

- Founded the beginning of printmaking artworks in Egypt - in a book he co-authored, which was published by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina among the Egyptian Contemporary Art books.

- Shield of the Navy in 1989.

- Shield of the Fine Arts Syndicate.

- Shield and Medal of Minya University.

- Certificate of Appreciation and Medal from the Faculty of Education, Cairo University.

- Medal, Shield, and Certificate of Appreciation from Alexandria University.

- Medal of the German Ministry of Culture.

- Medal and Certificate of Appreciation from the Faculty of Arts, Istanbul, Turkey.

- Certificate of Appreciation from the German Ministry of Culture, Bonn.

- Certificate of appreciation from the Egyptian Embassy in Hungary.

 

Local and International Encyclopedias Listing the Artist’s Name

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- His works were listed in the International Encyclopedia of Engraving in Japan.

- National Egyptian Encyclopedia of Prominent Figures.

- His works were listed in the International Encyclopedia of Engraving in Japan, printed in Seoul.

- The German scientific encyclopedia RoklàmFaljlisted his works and art career.

- Contributed to establishing the first cultural bridge to restore ties between Egypt and Turkey by organizing an exhibition for the Egyptian contemporary art and holding seminars in Ankara and Istanbul in 2001.

- Listed in the international (Who is Who) Encyclopedia, which was photographed in Sweden to introduce printmaking specialists, in 1996.

 

 Contributions in Scientific and Art Committees

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- Member of the arbitration committee for the International Award of Encouragement (Arts).

- Member of the Free Engraving Association in the city of "Pesaro", Italy.

- Member of the Artists and Writers Association in Alexandria.

- Member of the Higher Committee of the Biennial of Alexandria for Mediterranean Countries.

- Member of the arbitration committees for art activities in Alexandria University.

- Member of the arbitration committee of the 3rd International Egyptian Triennial for Graphic Art.

- Member of the Board of Directors at the Atelier of Alexandria.

- Founder member of the Egyptian Association for Contemporary Engraving.

- Member of Al-Ghouri Artists Association. - Member of the higher committee of the International Egyptian Triennial for Graphic Art.

- Member of the Friends of Arts Society in Alexandria,  - Founder Member of the Syndicate of Visual Artists/Alexandria branch.

- Member of the arbitration committee of the 4th National Port Said Triennial in 1998.

- Member of the arbitration committees for promotion researches of professors and assistant professors in universities in Egypt and Arab countries.

- Member of the Supreme Council of Culture/Fine Arts Committee, Member of the Preparation Committee, Graphic Art Museum/Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

- Member of the Committee for the Preparation of Specialized Encyclopedic Books/Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

- Member of the committees for defining curating at Hussein Sobhi Museum and Mahmoud Said Museum.

- Member of the Collections Panel of the Visual Arts Committee/Supreme Council of Culture.

- He developed prospects for curating and drew up a map of the Egyptian museums in the 21st century, which was an important factor to the prosperity of museums in Egypt in 1995. 

- He represented Egypt with his fine artworks at the 3rd International Engraving Biennial in Győr, Hungary, which had a great impact in strengthening the Egyptian-Hungarian cultural relations, led to Egypt's winning the Biennial Award, and made him win the Győr Art Award.

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Local Awards

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- Received many certificates, medals, and local awards.

- A certificate of appreciation from the (Art 83) Exhibition at the American Cultural Center in 1983.

- The Faculty of Fine Arts festival medal, Minya University at its opening ceremony in 1983-1984.

- Second award from the (Egypt From the View of Artists) Exhibition, Cairo in 1986.

- A certificate of appreciation from the (50 Egyptian and American Artists) Exhibition at the American Cultural Center in 1989.

- A certificate of appreciation from the International Intellectual and Cultural Forum parallel to the 18th Biennial of Alexandria in 1994.

- The Oscars Medal from the (Graphic Art) in the Twentieth Century and Future Prospects Exhibition in 1994.

- The Faculty of Art Education Museum for Visual Arts Medal in 2000.

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International awards

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- Graphic Art Award at the 9th Biennial of Alexandria in 1972.

- City emblem award from an exhibition in Porto Recanati, Italy in 1977.

- 13th Biennial of Alexandria in 1980.

- A certificate of appreciation from the CassarAfilarExhibition.

- Engraving Award at the International Exhibition of Engraving, Spain, a certificate of appreciation in 1982.

- Engraving Award of VerbenaCity.

- A certificate of appreciation from the 7th International Engraving Biennial in Norway, 1984.

- The Bonn Medal in Germany, 1984.

- A certificate of appreciation from the “20 Artists” Exhibition at the Media Office, Bonn, West Germany in 1987.

- The 2nd International Egyptian Triennial for Graphic Art Award in 1996.

- A certificate of appreciation from the Egyptian Graphic Art Exhibition at the United Nations building, Bonn, Germany in 1998.

- Received the Oscars from the 4th Egyptian International Triennial for Graphic Art in 2003.

 

Official Collections

 

- The Museum of Modern Egyptian Art.

- The Museum of Fine Arts in Alexandria.

- Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

- Egyptian Ministry of Culture.

- Art museums in Jordan, Qatar, the Netherlands, Germany, Cyprus, and England.

 

Collections at the International and Local Museums and Authorities

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- Győr Museum in Hungary.

- Ministry of Culture, Posen, Germany.

- “Titograd” Museum, Yugoslavia.

- Sargon Museum for Modern Art, Germany.

- National Museum (Printmaking), the Netherlands.

- Kraków Museum, the Netherlands.

- Varna Museum, Bulgaria.

- Andrea Museum, Southern Italy.

- Pesaro Museum, Italy.

- Museum of Modern Arts, Cyprus.

- Düsseldorf Municipality, West Germany.

- Consulate of Mexico, Alexandria.

- The Egyptian Embassy in Bonn, Germany.

- Egyptian Embassy Spokesman Building, Bonn, Germany.

-The Egyptian Academy, Rome, Italy.

- The National Museum, Amman, Jordan

- Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qatar.

- Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, Cairo.

- Mahmoud Said “Modern Art” Museum, Alexandria.

- Hussein Sobhi Museum of Fine Arts, Moharram Bey, Alexandria.

- Faculty of Fine Arts Museum, Alexandria.

- Faculty of Art Education Museum, Cairo.

- Faculty of Fine Arts Museum, Minya University, Cairo.

- The Egyptian Opera House, Cairo.

- Cairo International Convention Centre, Egypt.

- Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

- Al-Ahram Newspaper House Building, Cairo.

- Andalusia Group, Alexandria.

- Mohamed Rasheed Group, Alexandria.

- Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

- Egyptian Graphic Art Museum, Cairo.

 

Influences that intellectually and artistically reflected on the artist

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- A committed artist who lived the reality of his society, its daily problems, and political issues. He started his art journey by recording the lived reality of the toiling class. Then he chose the expressionism approach to incorporate his themes.

The theme played the primary role in shaping his visions. In his themes, we glimpse a tremendous expressive ability in his characters. He was also interested in coloring and chose his theme elements in total freedom that did not adhere to any law. Time and place were bound by the dramatic moment he skillfully utilized to serve his theme first. The artist went through the Expressionism then the Symbolism movement, to which he had recently turned.

He developed prospects for curating and drew up a map of the Egyptian museums in the 21st century, which was an important factor to the prosperity of museums in Egypt in 1995.

He represented Egypt with his fine artworks at the 3rd International Engraving Biennial in Győr, Hungary, which had a great impact in strengthening the Egyptian-Hungarian cultural relations, led to Egypt's winning the Biennial Award, and made him win the Győr Art Award.

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