Alaa Awad
Egypt
alaafarid22@gmail.com
Biography
Born in Luxor, Alaa Awad lives and works between Cairo
and Luxor. He graduated from Luxor Faculty of Fine Arts
in 2004 and currently teaches in its department of mural
painting.
Awad, 31, took a break from teaching and went to Tahrir
Square to take part in the January 25, 2011 Revolution.
Soon, he started painting murals across the Square -
neo-pharaonic, bold, vibrant, defiant murals that aim at
shaking the grounds and reminding protesters of their
heritage and glorious past.
"I have always been impressed with Pharaonic art. All my
murals are inspired by ancient Egyptian art, albeit with
a modified and more contemporaneous feel."
Awad's art is not just aimed at refuting the arguments
of the extremists who wish to repress all forms of
artistic expression. Rather it is a proud attempt to
call attention to Egypt's true identity.
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