Tayseer Hamed

Biography

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Tayseer Hamed, born in Cairo in 1955, graduated from the Faculty of Applied Arts in 1978. He is a seasoned member of Egypt’s contemporary art vanguard. Throughout numerous solo exhibitions in Cairo, Dubai, and Doha, Hamed has developed his distinctive style and gained many art patrons.

His signature technique and experimentation with diverse colour palettes link together three decades of his work. His canvases reflect the dense tapestry of Egyptian culture and folklore, rooted in tradition yet brimming with the potential for new discoveries. Hamed has also been featured in multiple shows at the Cairo Opera House, Cairo Museum of Modern Art, and the Saad el Khadem and Effat Nagui Museum. His work is held in many private and public collections, including the Cairo Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

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