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Hand Holding Feather Wing and Flower - shown to scale
Amal Kenawy

Hand Holding Feather Wing and Flower, 2004

Estimated price$4,935 – $9,165

Photography

38 × 50 cm | 15.0 × 19.7 in

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About the work

A dark hand is held open against a muted blue background, cradling a single red flower at its centre while white feathers fan outward in the shape of a wing — a quietly powerful image balancing fragility and flight.

Amal Kenawy (Egypt, 1974–2012).

Photography, 50 × 38 cm, 2004.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned 1/5.

Medium
Size
38 × 50 cm | 15.0 × 19.7 in
Year
2004
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Black and White, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Amal Kenawy — Photography , 50 × 38 cm (representative image)
Amal Kenawy

Egypt, b. 1974–2012

Amal Kenawy (1974–2012) was a pioneering Egyptian artist known for her innovative work across video, performance, installation, and mixed media. Born in Cairo, Kenawy emerged as a significant figure in contemporary Middle Eastern art, often exploring themes of femininity, social constraints, and the human condition. Her practice was marked by a poetic yet confrontational approach, blending personal narratives with broader social commentary. Kenawy’s work frequently incorporated her own body, using performance and video to challenge traditional roles and provoke dialogue around issues of identity and autonomy.

Kenawy’s art has been exhibited in major international institutions, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Sharjah Art Foundation, and the Venice Biennale, where she participated in the Egyptian Pavilion. Her installations and performances have also been featured at the Townhouse Gallery in Cairo and the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, underscoring her global reach and influence. In the secondary market, Kenawy’s works have appeared at leading auction houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s, reflecting her stature within the contemporary art world. Despite her untimely passing in 2012, Amal Kenawy’s legacy endures through her impactful contributions to both Egyptian and international contemporary art.

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