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Grimacing Faces and Animal Heads - shown to scale
Ahmed Magdy

Masks and Animals on Blue Ground

Estimated price$2,800 – $5,200

Oil on Canvas

98 × 98 cm | 38.6 × 38.6 in

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About the work

A chaotic yet compelling composition presents several distorted human masks and braying animal heads emerging from a deep cobalt blue ground, punctuated by gold handprints, red accents, and dripping paint that lend the scene a raw, theatrical energy.

Ahmed Magdy (Egypt, 1985–present).

Oil on Canvas, 98 × 98 cm.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
98 × 98 cm | 38.6 × 38.6 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Yellow, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Ahmed Magdy — Oil on canvas, 100 × 120 cm (representative image)
Ahmed Magdy

Egypt, b. 1985

Ahmed Magdy (أحمد مجدي), born in Cairo, Egypt in 1985, is a contemporary Egyptian artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans painting, photography, film, and installation. Magdy is recognized for his experimental approach, often blending visual art with cinematic techniques to explore themes of memory, urban transformation, and the passage of time. His work is characterized by a poetic sensibility and a keen interest in the interplay between personal narrative and collective experience.

Magdy has exhibited in prominent institutions and galleries, including participation in group and solo shows at venues such as Townhouse Gallery in Cairo and the Sharjah Art Foundation. His films and visual art projects have been featured in international festivals and exhibitions, reflecting his standing within the contemporary art scene in the Middle East and beyond. While his primary recognition stems from institutional exhibitions and film festivals, there is no verified record of his works being sold at major international auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Bonhams as of the latest available data.

As a figure active in both the visual arts and independent cinema, Ahmed Magdy continues to contribute to the evolving landscape of Egyptian contemporary art. His practice bridges multiple disciplines, establishing him as a dynamic presence among a new generation of artists from the region.

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