Portfolio 2019
Mobile:
+973 333 277 10
E-mail:
ahmed.emam@culture.gov.bh
AHMED EMAM Art Consultant, Curator
Printmaking. Drawing. Painting. Silkscreen. Murals. Photography. Graphic Design. Interior Design. Creative Arts. Art Education. Workshops. Courses.
Ahmed Emam Art Consultant, Curator.
BIO. Egyptian Artist resident of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Ahmed Emam is an Egyptian Visual artist who lives and works currently in Bahrain. Ahmed born and raised Cairo in 1978, the capital of Egypt. The busy city with its rich heritage and multi-culture facets inspired Ahmed as an Artist to explore the world around him and train his imagination to aspire to the undefined. Ahmed’s practice is interdisciplinary and incorporates the mediums of drawing, printmaking, Art installation, video Art and photography. He received a BA degree in Fine Arts with a major in printmaking and pre-master’s degree in 2006 from Fine Arts from Cairo, Egypt. He is also a member of the Syndicate of Plastic Arts in Egypt and the Egyptian Society for Fine Arts and the Graphic art. He has participated in more than 60 local and several international exhibitions, and biennales. Since the early 2004’s, Emam is working as an artist, graphic designer, interior designer and Art Director. He is a well-experienced Lecturer and residents of several technical Printmaking workshops. He is the Co-Founder of several printmaking Studios. Curated more than 40 Exhibitions of Fine Art Salon. Curator of painting and artist exhibition of cultural program Saudi Aramco at 2011. Curator of The 6th Bahrain International Sculpture Symposium 2018. Emam won awards and acquisitions: in Japan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Specialties: Creative Director, Curator, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Exhibit Designer, Project Manager, Event Planning, Event Management and Teaching Fine Arts.
Bahrain address:
Busaiteen, Muharraq, Bahrain.
Present Work :
Bahrain Authority or Culture and Antiquities.
Mobile:
+973 333 277 10
E-mail:
ahmed.emam@culture.gov.bh , doctoremam@me.com
Nationality:
Egyptian
Languages:
Arabic and English
Courses:
- Graduation Project: Graphic printmaking. - Diploma of Graphic Design. - Color Separation, Editing and Processing of printing. - Advanced Studies in Interior Design. - International Computer Driving Licenses. - Arabic Calligraphy.
Professional Experience: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Consultant & Advisor Heritage Designs @Bahrain Authority for `culture and Antiquities (Manama, Bahrain): May 2014 – Present ( 4 yrs 7 months ) Currently working on Annual cultural Projects and Strategic planning of BACA. A designer and a researcher in the cross field of design and cultural heritage. My areas of expertise include exhibition design, graphics, participatory design, Management and planning of Art and cultural projects. •
Art directing Many of exhibition displays at museum.
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Planning, organizing, interpreting and presenting exhibitions and lectures at Art Centre.
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Networking with other Artists and art galleries professionals and outside agencies.
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Liaising with voluntary groups, the community (including Universities, local history and other community groups).
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Created specialized events to promote culture and Heritage in Bahrain (Annual Heritage Festival, National Public Art Committee and Bahrain Book Fair 2016, 2018).
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Management, planning and development of the Bahrain Summer Festival since 2014 to present, where the number of visitors reached 2018 more than 300 thousand visitors as well as acts as a cultural diplomat and advisor to embassies at Bahrain Summer Festival.
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Exhibition and printmaking workshop managed at Bahrain national Museum and Art centre.
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Member of the Education Committee at Bahrain National Museum.
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Member of the Committee to exclude consumables BACA stores’s.
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Designed Many of Art Exhibitions Including Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition 41st and 43rd. Member of the organizing committee of the exhibition since 2014 to present.
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Curator of The 6th Bahrain International Sculpture Symposium 2018 in Bahrain National Museum
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Creative Art Director & Curator @Albareh Art Gallery - (Bahrain): Feb 2013 – May 2014 (1 yr 4 mos) ABCAD (Albareh Centre for Art, Design and Visual Culture) is an initiative of Albareh and is operated under a different space. It offers a series of programs that address different forms of expression such as contemporary art and design. This project stems from the need to develop the contemporary art and design scenes in Bahrain, and ultimately stimulate Bahrain’s artists to have a positive impact on the global art and design scenes. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Interior Designer @ SAAD GROUP. - (Saudi Arabia): Dec 2008 – Apr 2013 (4 years 5 months) Saad is a group of privately owned diversified businesses. Anchored in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saad operates across the Gulf and has investments around the world. With a uniquely experienced and committed management team, Saad’s absolute commitment to quality has helped its business develop in terms of scope, expertise and the ability to innovate.
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Prepares calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic and design development drawings, final working drawings, technical specifications.
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Develops furniture, finish, and color concepts.
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Coordinate the preliminary and final drawings in accordance with basic design.
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Adapt and modify design and operational methods to meet a variety of situations.
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Organizing the site to deliver programs requirements on a daily basis.
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Coordinating sub-contractors to ensure efficiency of work and deliverables flow.
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Monitor the quality of work carried out ensuring high standards are achieved and solve any issues with sub-contractors / suppliers.
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Ensuring all programs, plans, method statements are up to date, understood and adhered to by all the necessary people.
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Solving design and technical issues on site in cooperation with design office and workshops.
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Interior Designer & Project Manager @ Al Adham for Arts – (Cairo, Egypt): Aug 2004 – Dec 2007 (3 years) • Prepares calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic and design development drawings, final working drawings. • Develops furniture, finish, and color concepts. • Coordinate the preliminary and final drawings in accordance with basic design. • Adapt and modify design and operational methods to meet a variety of situations. • Organizing the site to deliver programs requirements on a daily basis. • Ensuring all programs, plans, method statements are up to date, understood and adhered to by all the people. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
interior designer & Manager @ Hazem Shoukry Art Manufacturing – (Cairo, Egypt): Aug 2003 – Jul 2004 (1 year) In 1987 HAZEM SHOUKRY DESIGNS was established in Cairo – Egypt as a practice focused on the stone demands for houses in the traditional and modern styles .Now The firm grows to become an important source for Art Manufacturing , covering the tastes of our clients , hotels , palaces , villas , clubhouses from USA , Europe ,Gulf , Mid-East and Egypt. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Art, Culture and Exhibitions Projects: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2004- 2018
Curated more than 40 Exhibitions of Fine Art Salon in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
2013- 2015
Presenting printmaking workshops at Knowledge Enrichment Festival, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia. in Jeddah, Riyadh and Al-Hasa.
2013
Co-Founder and charged of running Nasser Al Yousif printmaking studio، and running workshops in Abcad / Albareh Art Center at Manama, Bahrain.
2011
Curated painting and artist exhibition and Education Art program of cultural program Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
2009
Mural project “ Trompe_L_oeil Art “ Two paintings per area 102 m2, total Two painting 204 m2, drawing on ceiling in Sonesta Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
2008
Abstract Mural project “ Trompe_L_oeil Art “ Private Palace, Total area of Drawing 75 meters. in Rehab city Cairo, Egypt.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & SKILLS in interior design: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Development of innovations for interior spaces for all types of activities (units of residential apartments and villas, commercial units, administrative, recreational, etc. ..) use of all the raw materials used in interior finishing, with the search for the latest innovations in the world of interior design.
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Engineer production and quality control, supervision and follow-up of equipment locations within the workshops and factories and the supply, installation, supervision of production lines and quality, delivery, installation and follow-up customer service after sales.
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Prepared sketches, layouts & elevations of the space to be rendered using multimedia software such as AutoCad, SketchUp & Adobe Photoshop.
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Developed detailed color plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of furniture, walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures using computer-assisted design (CAD) software and other graphics software.
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Developed plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings, and advice on selection of colors, finishes and materials, floor and wall coverings, interior and exterior lighting, furniture and other items.
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Prepared detailed Architectural Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Sections and Elevations for Interior Design projects.
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Prepared working drawings and design development presentations.
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Site Survey, co-ordinate with sub-contracting; consulted with clients to determine needs & purpose of space planning.
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Worked in a multidisciplinary environment & worked with well-known Architects & Interior designers.
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Planning and distributing CAD work to the CAD technicians.
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Interacting on project standards and coordinating with clients.
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Computer and Communication Skills …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
• - Microsoft Office 2003/ 2017 ( Excel -Word –PowerPoint ) • - AutoCad
- Sketch up 3D
- Illustrator
• - Corel Draw
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Effective Communication Skills
ARTISTIC LIFETIME Exhibitions (Selected):
2018
Installation artwork at AlBait- 2018 Workshop & Exhibition in Muharraq, Bahrain.
2017
Bahrain Annual Fine Arts 43rd in Bahrain National Theatre, Manama, Bahrain.
2016
Installation artwork at Bahrain National Day in Bahrain National Museum, Bahrain.
2016
Installation artwork at Annual
2016
Installation artwork at Al Jasra Festival 1st annual leadership by pbw-Bahrain.
2015
Installation artwork at Annual
2014
Installation artwork at AlEmara- 1644 Workshop & Exhibition in Muharraq, Bahrain.
2013
Art Market Festival at Bab El Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain.
2013
Bab Market Festival at Bab El Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain.
2012
Culture & Arts Association Exhibition Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
2011
Bashayer Exhibition in Sofitel Hotel Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
2011
Reel Color 3 International Exhibition AlBaylsan in Holiday Inn Hotels
Heritage Festival 2016 in Bahrain Fort, Bahrain.
Heritage Festival 2015 in Arad Fort, Muharraq, Bahrain.
Khobar, Saudi Arabia. 2011
Mada Exhibition at Acoustic Gallery Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
2011
12th collective exhibition of the Fine Arts group Qatif, Saudi Arabia.
2011
Black & White exhibition in Youth Welfare Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
2010
Arab Wings Exhibition Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
2009
Qawasem exhibition in social service center Qatif, Saudi Arabia.
2009
7th Nile Salon of Photography in Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Cairo.
2009
light gates exhibition in Carlton Moaibed Hotel Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
2008
Workshops Art Festival and the masses exhibition under the auspices of the arts sector and primarily Cairo Atelier, Egypt.
2008
Fine Art Exhibition place on the sidelines of nights Egypt Mahroussa the Salah El Din Citadel in Cairo, Egypt.
2007
Art Market Exhibition Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt.
2007
Tokyo International Screen Print Biennial_1st in Tokyo, Japan.
2006
2nd Bibliotheca Alexandria International Biennale Book Artist, Egypt.
2006
Book Artis Exhibition in Gezira Art Center Cairo, Egypt.
2006
Market Printmaking Exhibition primarily on the sidelines of the Graphic Triennial in Deja art gallery Alexandria, Egypt.
2006
46th Taliaa Exhibition in the Fine Arts Lovers Association Cairo, Egypt.
2006
Market Printmaking Exhibition primarily on the sidelines of the Graphic Triennial in Salama art gallery Cairo, Egypt.
2005
17th Youth Salon in Palace Arts in Oprea Cairo, Egypt.
2005
Cairo GMT Exhibition in Sakiet El Sawy Zamalek Cairo, Egypt.
2005
8th International Port Said Biennale in Port Said Culture Palace, Egypt.
2004
Egyptian Frills Exhibition in Theatre of the Republic Cairo, Egypt.
2004
Abnossaat Exhibition in Sakiet El Sawy Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
2004
7th Small Works Salon in Zamalek Arts Center Cairo, Egypt.
2004
44th Taliaa Exhibition in the Fine Arts Lovers Association Cairo, Egypt.
2004
Egypt speak for themselves Exhibition in the opera house Cairo, Egypt.
2004
Bashayer Exhibition in Cortoba art gallery Cairo, Egypt.
2004
9th Nagy Salon in Al-Anfushy Culture Palace Alexandria, Egypt.
2004
Graduation ceremony Exhibition in the conference hall in Cairo, Egypt.
2003
Before leaving Exhibition in the Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt.
2003
Printmaking Exhibition in Faculty of fine Arts Zamalek Cairo, Egypt.
2002
7th Nagy Salon in Al-Anfushy Culture Palace Alexandria, Egypt.
2001
5th Small Works Salon in Zamalek Arts Center Cairo, Egypt.
2001
National Competition Exhibition of Fine Arts under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth Cairo, Egypt.
2001
3th Salon Artists Minia Exhibition in Minia Palace of Culture, Egypt.
2001
Egypt in the eyes of her Sons Exhibition in Faculty of fine Arts Cairo, Egypt. steps young Exhibition in in Minia, Egypt.
2000
beginning of the journey Exhibition in Faculty of Fine Arts Minia, Egypt.
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Scholarships, Culture and Artistic Activities:
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2001- 2018
Organizer and director of more than 40 Exhibition of Fine Art Salon in Cairo، Alexandria and Minia in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
2015- 2016
Member of the Committee consultants Ta2 Al Shabab Group, Bahrain.
2013- 2016
Instructor More than 25 Printmaking Workshops at Art Centre by BACA.
2013
Co-Founder and charge of running Nasser Al Yousif printmaking studio، and running workshops in Abcad / Albareh Art Center at Manama, Bahrain.
2014
Instructor “ Thoub Nashil “ Screen Printing Workshop at Heritage Festival, Bahrain National Museum, Bahrain
2014
Instructor Printmaking on Furniture Workshop at Art Market, Bahrain.
2014
Instructor Printmaking Workshop at Ithra Knowledge, Aramco Saudi Arabia.
2014
Instructor Screen-printing on Hand Workshop at Bab Market, Bahrain.
2014
Instructor Mono-printing Workshop at Royal University for Women, Bahrain.
2013
Instructor Linocut Printmaking Workshop at Abcad Art Center, Bahrain.
2013
Instructor Print your Ramadan T-shirt Workshop at Abcad Art Center, Bahrain.
2013
Instructor SilkScreen Pop Art Workshop at Abcad Art Center, Bahrain.
2013
Instructor printmaking & Mixed Media Workshop at Abcad Art Center,Bahrain.
2013
Instructor Silk Screening Course at AlBaylsan fine Arts Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
2012
Instructor SilkScreen print on Fabric Workshop at Abcad Art Center, Bahrain.
2012
Instructor SilkScreen print on Paper Workshop at Abcad Art Center, Bahrain.
2012
Instructor SilkScreen print on Wall Workshop at Abcad Art Center, Bahrain.
2011
Lecturer and instructor printmaking Workshop at Reel Color 3 International Exhibition AlBaylsan in Holiday Inn Hotels Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
2011
Commissaries’ of painting and artist exhibition of cultural program Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
2011
Director & graphic designer to the prospectus (Kawalees) for Culture and Arts Society Saudi Arabia at the 8th session of of Dammam Theatre Festival.
2010
Instructor printmaking Workshop at International Exhibition AlBaylsan in Holiday Inn Hotels Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
2010
Lecturer and instructor printmaking Workshop with Dr, Saleh AlZayer in Social service center, Qatif, Saudi Arabia.
2009
Mural project “ Trompe_L_oeil Art “ Two paintings per area 102 m2, total Two painting 204 m2, drawing on ceiling in Sonesta Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
2008
Abstract Mural project “ Trompe_L_oeil Art “ Private Palace, Total area of Drawing 75 meters. in Rehab city Cairo, Egypt.
2008-2012
Instructor a lot of Particular printmaking Workshop in Saudi Arabia.
2007
Nominated by The Egyptian Ministry of Culture to attend Tokyo International Screen Print Biennial_1st in Tokyo, Japan.
2007
Attend at a large workshop in Exhibition ( What happens now? ) With the Prof, Georges Fikry in Palace Arts in Oprea Cairo, Egypt.
2007
Nominated by The Egyptian Ministry of Culture to instructor printmaking Workshop to Saudi Arabia Artist in Mohmoud Mokhtar Museum in Cairo, Egypt
2007
Nominated by The Egyptian Ministry of Culture to instructor printmaking Workshop at Art Festival and the public in Algezera Garden, Cairo, Egypt
2007-2008
Nominated by the Culture Palaces Authority to attend workshops “ Nights Mahrosa “ at Ramadan nights in Saladin Citadel, Cairo, Egypt.
2007
Nominated by the Faculty of Fine Arts in Luxor to establish and oversee the professional silkscreen printing in an incubator Luxor Heritage, Egypt.
2006
Nominated by the Library of Alexandria to participate graphics workshop held on the sidelines of the Second International Library Alexandria Biennale of Artist Book in Alexandria, Egypt.
2006
Participation in(Festival peace caravan from the land of peaces League of Arab States, Cairo, Egypt.
2006
Founder and supervisor of special artistic Press Studio for manual printing at Graphite art Gallery in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
2005
Lecturer and instructor printmaking Workshop in Culture of Sakiet Abdel Moneim El Sawy in Cairo, Egypt.
2004-2008
Instructor a lot of Particular printmaking Workshop for a lot of Artist in Cairo.
2004-2005
Nominated by the Culture Palaces Authority to attend workshops “ Nights Mahrosa “ at Ramadan nights in Sayda Zeinab, Cairo, Egypt.
2004
Nominated by the Culture Palaces Authority to Luxor Studios grant, Egypt.
2000
One of the founders of the group beginning of the Meshwar of Fine Arts in Minia, Egypt.
Prizes and Honors:
2005
honorary award 17th Youth Salon of the authenticity Art Society Cairo, Egypt.
2004
First prize in Graphic Ninth Salon Nagy in Alexandria, Egypt.
2004
Encouragement prize in Graphic exhibition “ Egypt speaks for itself ” in Egypt.
2004
Third prize in sculpture at the 28th colleges Helwan University in Egypt.
2004
First prize in the 1th drawing Creativity Exhibition in Fine Club arrivals, Egypt.
2002
Encouragement prize for sculpture at the 27th colleges Helwan University exhibition in Egypt.
2001
Encouragement prize the National Fine Arts & the Ministry of Youth, Egypt.
2001
Second prize printmaking in the 26th colleges Helwan Univ exhibition, Egypt.
Certificates of honor: Culture and Arts Association Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco Company Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Association Sanad Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Social Service Center Qatif Saudi Arabia. Baylisan Art Center Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Culture Palace Anfoushi Alexandria, Egypt. Library of Alexandria, Egypt. Fine Arts Sector at the Ministry of Culture, Egypt.
General Authority for Cultural Palaces, Egypt. Ministry of Youth and Sports, Egypt. League of Arab States, Egypt. Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt. Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo, Egypt. Faculty of Fine Arts in Minia, Egypt. Faculty of Fine Arts in Luxor, Egypt. Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria, Egypt.
Public Collections: Book artist Museum of Alexandria Library, Egypt. the Ministry of Youth, Egypt. Al- Ahram newspaper, Egypt. Luxor Cultural Palace, Egypt. the General Authority of Culture Palaces, Egypt. Many of the persons in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Greece and USA. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
References: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mrs. Haya AlSada Head of Arts and Exhibitions, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
haya.alsada@culture.gov.bh Mobile: +973 39335570
Mrs. Azza E.Khamis Chief of IT, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
Azza@culture.gov.bh Tel: +973 17299889
Prof. Salah El-Meligy, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Egypt.
Salahmeligy@gmail.com Mobile: +20 111 4354367
Prof. Sayed Kandil, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Egypt.
sayed_kandil@yahoo.com Mobile: +20 122 3195312
Prof. Hazem Taha Hussein, Faculty of Art and Design, Royal University for Women, Bahrain.
hazemtahahussein@gmail.com Mobile: +20 1223122280
Prof. Hamdi Abou Elmaati, Capt. of the Syndicate of Plastic Artists, & Prof. faculty of fine arts, Egypt.
hamdigraph@hotmail.com Mobile: +20 128 3823823
Dr. Haytham Abdelhafeez, General Manager of fine Arts, Ministry of Culture, Egypt.
haythamart@hotmail.com Mobile: +20 122 1144160
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AHMED EMAM Art Consultant, Curator.