Tag: contemporaryart
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Louis Barthélemy: Can Art Create Real Cultural Dialogue?
French artist and designer Louis Barthélemy moves between cultures, crafts, and geographies, creating works that celebrate dialogue and human connection. Through collaborations with artisans across Egypt and beyond, he explores questions of identity, heritage, masculinity, and cultural exchange. We sat down with him to discuss Cairo, craftsmanship, and the stories woven into his work. Cairo, Read more
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Alaa Abu Elhamd: Revisiting Ancient Egyptian Art
Luxor, West Bank. In the quiet of Upper Egypt, painter Alaa Abu Elhamd develops a body of work rooted in memory, intimacy and ancient Egyptian philosophy. We went on a journey from Karnak temple to his studio to discuss how his paintings bridge personal experience with myth. From village walls to fine arts Born in Read more
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Ziyad Jassam: Expressionism & Intimacy in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq. “Those who have the courage to innovate will one day see themselves become one of the greats.” This is the guiding principle of Ziyad Jassam, a remarkable figure whose work spans painting, sculpture, and installation. I met him recently to explore his journey, his philosophy, and the stories behind some of his most Read more