{"title":"Ismail Taha","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsmail Taha Negm (1937–2005) was an Egyptian artist renowned for his contributions to the field of decorative arts. Born in Cairo, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Decoration from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1958. Furthering his education, Negm obtained a postgraduate diploma from the Academy of Budapest in Hungary, a Master's degree in Decoration from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria in 1971, and a Doctorate in Fine Arts from Rome in 1974. ([fineart.gov.eg](https:\/\/www.fineart.gov.eg\/arb\/cv\/cv.asp?IDS=679\u0026amp;utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Negm held various academic positions at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria, including roles as a lecturer, assistant professor, and eventually head of the Decoration Department. He was elected dean of the faculty for three consecutive terms starting in 1984. Negm's artistic practice encompassed a range of mediums, with a particular focus on watercolor paintings that often depicted abstract representations of women. His work was characterized by a blend of Arabic and Berber influences, as seen in pieces like \"Abstract Woman\" (1993), which was signed and dated in both scripts. ([olympiaauctions.com](https:\/\/www.olympiaauctions.com\/auction\/lot\/28-ismail-taha-negm-egyptian-b1937\/?lot=2370\u0026amp;sd=1\u0026amp;utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNegm's art gained recognition in the market, with his works being offered at auction multiple times. Prices realized ranged from $850 to $1,214, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. His highest auction record was achieved in 2023 for the piece \"Liaison\" (1974), which sold for $1,214 at Olympia Auctions. ([mutualart.com](https:\/\/www.mutualart.com\/Artist\/Ismail-Taha-Negm\/FDEFD36A139CF022\/?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ismail-taha-1959","title":"Blue and White Calligraphic Forms, 1972","description":"Artwork made by Ismail Taha  in 1972. The medium used is Printmaking  with dimensions of 17cm x 28cm. The Print is signed and marked with \"10\/ 27\". Owned by the Hindiyeh Museum.","brand":"Ismail Taha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49441108820161,"sku":"Ismail-Taha-HM-1959","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/files\/53a580a58f554780f4ffe257e38ca6da.jpg?v=1753706939"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/collections\/53a580a58f554780f4ffe257e38ca6da.jpg?v=1756030771","url":"https:\/\/artsamy.com\/collections\/ismail-taha.oembed","provider":"Artsamy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}