Black Silhouette Figures with Arabic Calligraphy,

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Black Silhouette Figures with Arabic Calligraphy,

$14,100.00

About the work

Artwork made by Saed AlAdawi (1938-1973) in 1969. The medium used is Ink on Paper with dimensions of 45cm x 35cm. Currently Exhibited at the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts in Jordan.

Certificate of authenticity: Included
Genre: Surrealism
Colours: Black, Brown

About the artist

Saed AlAdawi

Egypt, b. 1943–1957

Said El-Adawi (1938–1973) was an influential Egyptian artist known for his contributions to painting, engraving, and graphic arts. Born in Alexandria, he was among the first cohort to enroll at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria in 1957, graduating with distinction in 1962. His master's thesis, completed in 1972, focused on Arabic calligraphy, reflecting his deep engagement with traditional art forms. ([fineart.gov.eg](https://www.fineart.gov.eg/eng/cv/cv.asp?IDS=116&utm_source=openai))

El-Adawi's artistic style is characterized by abstract and surrealist compositions that often incorporate distorted, cartoon-like figures reminiscent of Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró. He seamlessly blended these modernist influences with calligraphic forms and motifs derived from Islamic art, creating a unique visual language. His works frequently conveyed moral messages inspired by the significant political and social changes of the 1960s. ([almasargallery.com](https://almasargallery.com/said-el-adawi/?utm_source=openai))

In 1965, El-Adawi co-founded the Alexandrian Experimentalists Society (Tagribiyin) with Mahmoud Abdallah and Mustafa Abdel Moity, aiming to explore new artistic expressions. He held several solo exhibitions in Cairo and Alexandria and participated in both local and international shows. Notably, he was awarded the second prize at the Alexandria Biennale. His works are part of esteemed collections, including the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art in Cairo, the Museum of Modern Art in Alexandria, and the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris. ([almasargallery.com](https://almasargallery.com/said-el-adawi/?utm_source=openai))

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