Free Egyptians Party - Masriyyin al-Ahrar

Free Egyptians Party - Fund Raising Gala Dinner 25th October 2011 - Four Seasons Nile Plaza

‫ مصر‬........ ‫استثمار أفضل‬ Egypt…….The Ultimate Investment.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

George Bernard Shaw

Auction Organized by

ArtTalks Egypt’s Visual Arts Foundation www.arttalks.org

75% of the Sale Proceeds have been generously donated by the Artists in support of the Free Egyptians Party – Al Masreyeen Al Ahrrar.

To view E-Catalogue, go to www.arttalks.org/public/ To Bid: If You Are Attending the Auction: - Use your table # to participate in the bid and raise your hand, whenever the Lot you are interested in, is presented by the live auctioneer.

If You Are Not Attending Auction – Absentee Bid: - Send an email to fatenn@arttalks.org specifying Lot # as stated in E-Catalogue and the maximum bid you are willing to make. You can do so anytime from now until the start of the auction at 9pm.

OR - Go on line on October 25th starting 9pm and log in to the following link: http://onlinevoting.arpuplus.com/AuctionService/AuctionStats.aspx You will be attending the auction from the comfort of your home. From that link, you can be updated on how the bidding is going on and can partake by sending a message to #4566 from any mobile and place your bid live.

- If you are the successful bidder and live outside of Egypt, we will organize the shipment on your behalf. Please note that shipment and insurance fees are to be covered by your kind self.

Lot 001

Hossam HASSAN 1972-

'My beloved Country' 80 X 80 cm.

Digital Art & Mixed Media on Canvas 2011 Courtesy of SafarKhan Gallery and Artist Commercial Value: LE 3,500 Bidding Starts at LE 2,500

Post his graduation in 2000 from faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Hossam worked as a graphic designer. In 2006, he founded ‘Samdzine’ artstudio, specializing in graphic artworks on Canvas. Hossam has become known in Egypt and the Middle East as a graphic artist for his genuine and daring innovation, glorifying Egypt. His work is currently touring Europe through SafarKhan.

Lot 002

Atef AHMED 1969-

'Untitled' 160 X 80 cm.

Mixed Media on Canvas 2003 Courtesy of Artist Commercial Value: LE 12,000 Bidding Starts at LE 9,000

Atef Ahmed experiments with Painting and Photography to create a new distinct world..

A World of times past. Of times to come. Of the Egyptian Identity, Of the Egyptian Soul.

Ahmed’s work is emotionally loaded and digs into Egyptian psyche. His work can be found in museums in Egypt & private collections in Egypt and abroad.

Lot 003

Maged MIKHAIL 1982-

“Bahga” Bronze 55 X 55 x50 cm.

Courtesy of Artist.

Commercial Value: LE 25,000 Bidding starts at LE 18,000

Maged Mikael is one of Egypt’s extremely promising sculptors of the future. Graduated first of his class with Honors in 2004 and trained under the Maestro Adam Henein, Mikael’s works are instantly recognizable, full of figurative mystery, blended with sculpting mastership and emotions. Mikael is a true gem within his generation.

Lot 004

Marwa ADEL 1984-

'Moment 1, 2 and 3' Triptych 100 X 100 cm each. Total 100 x 300cm Edition 3/5.

Photography and Digitized Graphic 2011 Courtesy of SafarKhan and Artist Commercial Value: LE 12,000 Bidding Starts at LE 8,000

Talented emerging artist Marwa Adel explores the lives of women and the human body, ‘a word surrounded by restrictions in our Middle Eastern Societies’. Adel has held solo exhibitions in Egypt and has participated in many group exhibitions internationally. Her works are sought and sold at International auctions. This same triptych will be auctioned at Christies on 26 Oct. 2011 in Dubai.

Lot 004

Marwa ADEL 1984-

Lot 005

Sameh ISMAIL 1974-

Untitled Signed, Dated 110 X 140 cm.

Acrylic on Canvas 2011 Courtesy of Artist Commercial Value: LE 22,000 Bidding Starts at LE 15,000

Sameh Ismail is one of the few and extremely talented Arabic Calligraphers in Egypt. Ismail revives the art of Calligraphy, which he studied and masters, turning it into a contemporary aesthetically-capturing movement. Ismail was chosen to design all calligraphy in ‘Al Masseer’ movie of Youssef Shahin. We can expect Ismail to put Egyptian contemporary calligraphy back on the regional map.

Lot 006

Sarkis TOSSOONIAN 1953-

'Inside a Circle' Bronze. Unique Piece.

56 X 15.5 x 14 cm Courtesy of SafarKhan Gallery and Artist Commercial Value: LE 12,000 Bidding starts at LE 9,000

Tossoonian reconciles sculpture with poetry. His great passion for Egypt, for its people and history, shows a poetic artist capturing the essence of Egyptians, past and present, in a glorious fashion.

Tossoonian says: ‘Females are constrained by social expectations of etiquette. I try to express that sentiment in my sculptures. I focus on the impressionism of freeness, and the contrast between shiny and dark parts – the extreme differences between the two’.

Lot 007

Ghada AMER 1963-

'Black Rose' Signed and Dated 2000. Edition of 35/40.

Drypoint & Engraving on Hahnemuller-Durer Etching Paper 47 X 39 cm.

Courtesy of Artist.

Commercial Value: LE 6,000 Bidding starts at LE 4,500

Internationally-acclaimed Egyptian artist Ghada Amer has established herself as one the leading Contemporary artists of the world. NYTimes wrote: “Stitch by Stich, A daughter of Islam takes on Taboos”. Her subject is women, always, and in her work where she uses embroidery, she beautifully and subtly investigates the place of women in the history of cultures. We are extremely proud and touched by Ghada’s generous 100% receipt donations to FEP.

Lot 008

Ghada AMER 1963-

'Pink Wall Paper' Signed and Dated 2000. Edition 35/ 40.

Aquatint etching with sugar lift/soft ground on Hahnemuller-Durer paper.

47 X 39 cm.

Courtesy of Artist.

Commercial Value: LE 6,000 Bidding starts at LE 4,500

Ghada Amer’s works have been acquired by Art Institute of Chicago; Birmingham Museum of Art; Brooklyn Museum in NYC; Centre Georges Pompidou in France; Detroit Institute of Art; Fond National D’Art Contemporain (FNAC) France; Indianapolis Museum of Art; Museum Kunstpalast in Dusseldorf Germany; Samsung Museum Seoul South Korea; to name a few.

Lot 009

Ghada AMER 1963-

'Amalia and I' Signed and Dated 2000. Edition of 35/40.

Sugar lift &Soft Ground on Hahnemuller-Durer etching paper 47 X 39 cm.

Courtesy of Artist Commercial Value: LE 6,000 Bidding starts at LE 4,500

Internationally-acclaimed Egyptian artist Ghada Amer has established herself as one the leading Contemporary artists of the world. NYTimes wrote: “Stitch by Stich, A daughter of Islam takes on Taboos”. Her subject is women, always, and in her work where she uses embroidery, she beautifully and subtly investigates the place of women in the history of cultures.

We are extremely proud and touched by Ghada’s generous 100% receipt donations to FEP.

Lot 010

Hany RASHED 1975-

Untitled Signed, Dated 2011 120 X 100 cm.

Digital Art & Mixed Media on Canvas 2011 Courtesy of Artist.

Commercial Value: LE 12,000 Bidding starts at: LE 9,000

Hany Rashed is certainly one of Egypt’s to-watch artists. Extremely versatile, risk-taker, Rashed constantly undergoes many stylistic shifts, exhibition after exhibition. Egyptianised Pop Artist, Rashed either takes current events as his theme or playfully visualizes the westernization of our society. A protégé of established artist Mohamed Abla, Rashed created his own artistic signature.

Lot 011

Hossam HASSAN 1972-

'We made History' Signed, Dated 2011 Digital Art and Mixed Media 80 X 80 cm.

Courtesy of SafarKhan and Artist Commercial Value: LE 3,500 Bidding starts at LE 2,500

Post his graduation in 2000 from faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Hossam worked as a graphic designer. In 2006, he founded ‘Samdzine’ artstudio, specializing in graphic artworks on Canvas.

Hossam has become known in Egypt and the Middle East as a graphic artist for his genuine and daring innovation, glorifying Egypt.

Lot 012

Maged MIKHAIL 1982-

'Shorab Filet' Bronze 45 X 15 x 17 cm.

Courtesy of Artist Commercial Value: LE 15,000 Bidding starts at LE 11,000

Maged Mikael is certainly one of Egypt’s extremely promising sculptors of the future. Graduated first of his class with Honors in 2004 and trained under the Maestro Adam Henein, Mikael’s works are instantly recognizable, full of figurative mystery, blended with sculpting mastership and emotions. Mikael is a true gem within his generation.

Lot 013

Sabah NAIM 1967-

'Untitled' 180 X 50 cm.

Mixed Media on Photo on Canvas Courtesy of SafarKhan Gallery and Artist Commercial Value: LE 40,000 Bidding starts at LE 28,000

Sabah Naim, an established visual artist, photographs people as they move through public space. Naim is obsessed with the people in the street. Although they are simple, they are depicted heroes who shoulder big tasks. Naim has extensively exhibited internationally in fairs, biennales, museums and galleries.

Lot 014

Sarkis TOSSOONIAN 1953-

'Portrait' Bronze. Edition of 2/3.

25 x 27.5 x 23 cm.

Courtesy of SafarKhan Gallery and Artist Commercial Value: LE 15,000 Bidding Starts at LE 11,000

Tossoonian reconciles sculpture with poetry. His great passion for Egypt, for its people and history, shows a poetic artist capturing the essence of Egyptians, past and present, in a glorious fashion. Tossoonian says: ‘Females are constrained by social expectations of etiquette. I try to express that sentiment in my sculptures. I focus on the impressionism of freeness, and the contrast between shiny and dark parts – the extreme differences between the two’.

Lot 015

Ahmed ASKALANY 1978-

'Sayed Eshta - Hippopotamus’ Edition 3/8 Bronze. 2011 42 X 23 x 15 cm.

Commercial Value: LE 45,000 Bidding Starts at LE 30,000

Ahmed Askalany has clearly established himself as a unique and inimitable young sculptor of his generation. His works, sought after regionally, aim to captivate the essential gestures & shapes of humanity, free of aggression, reflecting candor and innocence.

His works are directly associated with his native roots. Recipient of prestigious prizes, he represented Egypt at Venice Biennale in 2009 and is set to fly. He is participating in Christies Auction in Dubai on October 26, 2011.

Lot 016

Moataz NASR 1961'El Shaab Yourid Iskat el Neon Light. 2011 Courtesy of Artist Commercial Value LE 55,000 Bidding Starts at LE 30,000

Nezam’

Moataz Nasr’s career is booming and blooming, going from strength to strength internationally. A painter, a multi-media artist, Nasr won prestigious prizes in Egypt and across the globe. While his works tackle universal themes, Nasr pinpoints Egyptian society very precisely. A philosophical and spiritual journey, his works invite us to meditate on the meaning of things and on coexistence – questions so pertinent in today’s Egypt. Nasr is represented by one of Italy’s leading galleries.

Lot 017

Mohamed ABLA 1953-

'Borg el Qahira' Acrylic on Canvas. Dated 2010 62 X 82 cm.

Commercial Value: LE 30,000 Bidding Starts at LE 20,000

With 50 solo shows and numerous awards under his belt (winner of 1998 Cairo Biennale), Mohamed Abla has established himself as one of Egypt’s most prominent contemporary artists. His resilience in being true to himself is a hidden thread felt through all his paintings and it is this truth that draws viewers to his work.

An unshakable patron of the arts, Abla mentors young artists and has founded the first Caricature Museum in Egypt, located in Fayoum.

Lot 018

Huda LUTFI 1948-

'Ghost City' Signed, Dated 62 X 82 cm. Mixed Media on Canvas 2011 Courtesy of the Artist Commercial Value LE 25,000 Bidding Starts LE 18,000

Huda Lufty is one of Egypt’s most notable contemporary artists. Lutfi works with mixed media, recycled and found objects, and adopts an archeological approach excavating the city of Cairo for materials for her work.

Her work tends to explore gender politics and identity. Lutfi was awarded 2nd prize in Biennale for Women Artists of Mediterranean Countries. She has a PhD in Islamic Culture & History and exhibited worldwide.

Lot 019

Marwa ADEL 1984-

'Hiding' 100 X 100 cm.

Photography and Computer Graphic. 2011 Courtesy of SafarKhan Gallery and the Artist Commercial Value: LE 6,000 Bidding Starts LE 4,000

Marwa Adel is a photographer and computer graphic designer with great ability and sensitivity.

She adds rythms to her work by employing Arabic Calligraphy or adding a spot of luminous red to her black & white designs. She teaches graphic design at the faculty of Applied Arts in Cairo and is now turning into oil to become a painter.

Lot 020

Mounir CANAAN 1919-1999

Untitled Abstract Signed and dated 73 X 67 cm.

Collage Mixed Media dated 1975 - 1985 Provenance: Family of Artist Mounir Canaan Commercial Value: LE 130,000 Bidding Starts at LE 100,000

Mounir Canaan is undoubtedly one of Egypt’s Modern Art Pioneers. An avant-garde across his career, he ventured in techniques that were beyond his time. With a first Prize in First Arab Biennale, Prix du Merite des Arts and works acquired by Centre Georges Pompidou; Hawai Modern Art Museum; Mathaf Arab Modern Art Museum in Doha Qatar and all key museums and institutions of Egypt, Mounir Canaan was a pivotal artist in shaping Egypt’s art movement.

Lot 021

Ehab ELLABAN 1976-

Untitled Polyester 125 X 20 x 25 cm.

Edition 3/8 Courtesy of the Artist Commercial Value: LE 40,000 Bidding Starts at LE 28,000

Ehab Ellaban leads a dual career as an artist and a curator. His contemporary minimalistic sculptures express abstraction of the world around us. Ellaban earned the Jury Prize in 13th Youth Salon, The Grand Prix in 14th Edition and Top Prize in 15th Edition of same competition. Finally, the monumental Rose-Granite sculpture in front of Qait Bey Fortress in Alex is his contribution to public art in Egypt.

Lot 022

Salah TAHER 1911-2007

Abstract Oil on Wood.

60 x 83 cm.

Provenance: Private Collection of SafarKhan Gallery Commercial Value: LE 18,000 Bidding Starts at LE 9,000

Former head of Museum of Modern Arts and Opera in Cairo, Salah Taher is a highly respected artist with an extremely rich portfolio consisting of over 15,000 works. Taher participated extensively in various biennales around the world and art fairs. In 1961, he was granted the Guggenheim Award.

Lot 023

Ahmed SHIHA 1945-

Untitled Signed and Dated 2011.

Mixed Media.

153 x 153 cm Courtesy of the Artist Commercial Value LE 120,000 Bidding Starts at: LE 90,000

Dr. Ahmed Shiha digs in Egypt’s past and historical identity to build his work. A guardian of and a scholar on Egyptian Identity, Dr. Shiha incorporates elements of all historical phases of Egypt’s rich history (Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, Modern), en homage to his passion for the people of his homeland. This work is part of a series produced and inspired by Jan. 25 Revolution – searching for a leap towards a better peaceful united future. Dr. Shiha’s work has travelled the world and is in US Museums.

Lot 024

Bassem SAMIR 1983-

‘El Shohada Square’ Signed and dated 2011 220 X 180 cm.

Conceptual Photography Courtesy of Artist Commercial Value: LE 7,000 Bidding Starts at LE 4,000

Bassem Samir was born twice. Second time around was during the Revolution where he was truly inspired by the visual surrounding of the 18-day utopia. For him, ‘the square turned from a battlefield to an art exhibition’. A photographer, with many group exhibitions under his belt in Egypt and now in Europe with SafarKhan, Samir wants to continue building on that inspiring united euphoria.

Lot 025

Fathi AFIFI 1950-

Untitled Signed and dated 2011 120 X 80 cm.

Oil Courtesy of Artist Commercial Value: LE 25,000 Bidding Starts at LE 15,000

Fathi Afifi embarks on a sort of commentary on social conditions in Egypt.

Filled with actions and vitality, Afifi’s work is mostly based on mental images he draws from around the city, and involves some level of satire. Afifi has participated in major exhibitions abroad and his work is part of the Museum of Fine Arts.

Lot 026

Nazli MADKOUR 1949-

Untitled Signed, Dated 2008 50 X 50 cm. Mixed Media on Canvas Courtesy of the Artist Commercia Value: LE 15, 000 Bidding starts at LE 10,000

With 35 solo shows under her belt, Nazli Madkour has clearly established herself as one of Egypt’s leading women artists.

Between abstract and figurative, her works explore an inner world inspired from Egyptian landscape and is often haunted by women of Egypt.

Lot 122

Seif WANLY 1906-1979

Um Kulthum Signed ‘Seif’ on left side 45 X 68 cm. Oil Provenance: Private Collection of Naguib SAWIRIS Commercia Value: LE 180, 000 Bidding starts at LE 160,000

Seif Wanly is one of Egypt’s Modern Art Pioneers at the turn of 20th century.

Together with his brother Adham, the Wanly’s set up their atelier in Alexandria where they grew up. Seif Wanly participated in the Venice Biennale. He left behind a portfolio of truly amazing works of art, depicting the bourgeois, the revolution, the dancers, the intellectuals and Egypt.

ArtTalks Egypt’s Visual Arts Foundation

Mohamed Abla

Recommends the following sites to learn more about the artists who are generously participating in the Auction.

www.ablamuseum.com http://www.zamalekartgallery.com/en_artistcv.php?artistID=11 http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/25/6049/Arts--Culture/Visual-Art/Mohamed-Abla-On-art-and-change.aspx

http://www.oncaravan.org/exhibition1/abla/bio.htm http://www.artnet.com/artists/mohamed-abla/

Marwa Adel

http://www.thedailynewsegypt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108348&catid=1&Itemid=183%27

http://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Marwa-Adel/7D122D94982B809D/AuctionResults http://www.artnet.com/ag/fulltextsearch.asp?searchstring=marwa%20adel

Atef Ahmed

www.atefahmed.com http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/25/12443/Arts--Culture/Visual-Art/Gallery-Misr-A-new-player-on-the-art-arena.aspx

Fathi Afifi

http://www.zaragallery.org/content/ArtistDetails.aspx?a_id=73 http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/307887 http://www.nationalgallery.org/PhotoGallery/tabid/59/%5C/PhotoGallery%5C/tabid%5C/59%5C/path%5C/Egypt%5C/Default.aspx

Ghada Amer

www.ghadaamer.com http://imagesrevues.revues.org/326 http://www.lacan.com/frameXVII7.htm http://www.afribd.com/article.php?no=3824 http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/ghada_amer/

ArtTalks Egypt’s Visual Arts Foundation

Recommends the following sites to learn more about the artists who are generously participating in the Auction. http://www.cheimread.com/artists/ghada-amer/ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/12/arts/12iht-jessop.4882064.html http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/arts/design/20amer.html http://www.gagosian.com/exhibitions/24th-street-2006-01-ghada-amer/

Ahmed Askalany

www.ahmedaskalany.com http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/6699/ahmad-askalany-egyptian-pavilion-at-venice-art-biennale-09.html

http://www.artsawa.com/artist_detailed.php?id=NDk=&cat= http://www.artnet.com/ag/fulltextsearch.asp?searchstring=ahmed%20askalany

George Bahgory

http://www.artspace-dubai.com/george_bahgory.htm http://www.almarkhiyagallery.com/george_bahgoury.swf http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/946/ee1.htm

Mounir Canaan

http://www.artfact.com/artist/canaan-mounir-rsn8bwssww http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/201103/doha.s.new.modern.htm http://www2.imarabe.org/temp/expo/artcontempegyp/artcontempegyp-bio2.html http://www.worldcat.org/title/contemporary-egyptian-art/oclc/32903521

Ehab Ellaban

http://www.zamalekartgallery.com/en_ex_artist.php?artistID=132&exhibitionID=1042&availiable= http://www.sodic.com/sodicart/artists/ehab-el-laban/ http://www.adiss-ae.com/Artists/EhabElLabban.aspx

ArtTalks Egypt’s Visual Arts Foundation

Hossam Hassan

Recommends the following sites to learn more about the artists who are generously participating in the Auction.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/abigailesman/2011/08/16/from-egypt-with-love-an-interview-with-cairos-mona-said/ http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2011/1037/cu2001.htm

www.hossamhassan.com

Sameh Ismail

http://almasargallery.com/sameh-ismail http://www.zamalekartgallery.com/en_ex_artist.php?artistID=196&exhibitionID=1057&availiable= http://www.thedailynewsegypt.com/art/a-splendid-showcase-of-sameh-ismails-abstract-calligraphy.html

http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2011/1058/ee2.htm

Huda Lutfi

http://www.thethirdline.com/artist_details.php?id=38&cbo=3 http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=36861

Nazli Madkour

www.nazlimadkour.com http://www.artreview.com/profile/nazlimadkour?xg_source=activity http://www.zamalekartgallery.com/en_artistcv.php?artistID=34 http://www.saatchionline.com/art/Mixed-Media-12/201896/1192173/view

Maged Mikhail

http://almasargallery.com/c/previous

ArtTalks Egypt’s Visual Arts Foundation

Recommends the following sites to learn more about the artists who are generously participating in the Auction.

Sabah Naim

www.sabahnaim.com http://www.ab-gallery.com/de/artists/sabah-naim.php http://www.roseissa.com/artists/sabahN/SabahN1.html

Moataz Nasr

www.moataznasr.com http://www.galleriacontinua.com/italiano/artista.html?id_artista=69

Sarkis Tossoonian

http://www.thedailynewsegypt.com/archive/tossoonian-reconciles-sculpture-with-poetry-dp2.html

Hany Rashed

http://ivde.net/artists/Hani_Rashed_works.html http://www.villaromana.org/front_content.php?&idcat=25&changelang=2&idart=184 http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/502055

http://ciccairo.com/ie/tales-around-the-pavement-chapter-two/

Dr. Ahmed Shiha

http://www.dailystaregypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=12615 http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2000/501/people.htm

ArtTalks Egypt’s Visual Arts Foundation

Recommends the following sites to learn more about the artists who are generously participating in the Auction.

Salah Taher

http://www.zamalekartgallery.com/en_exhibition.php?exhibitionID=60&artistID=14&availiable= http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/25/12392/Arts--Culture/Visual-Art/Salah-Taher%E2%80%99s-Enduring-Art-and-Soul-.aspx

http://www.sis.gov.eg/VR/figures/english/html/Salah%20Taher.htm http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2007/827/profile.htm http://www.masress.com/en/ahramweekly/11194

Bassem Samir

http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2011/1037/cu2001.htm http://enigma-mag.com/enigmablog/?p=1663