Wael Shawky
Egyptian artist · Egypt · On the map · Artists · Born 1971 · age 55
Wael Shawky is an Egyptian artist working between Alexandria and Philadelphia. Shawky gained international recognition for his works that trace the history of the Crusades through a Middle Eastern lens.
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About this person
Shawky has won many awards and prizes for his work, including the Ernst Schering Foundation Art Award in 2011 and the Mario Merz Prize (2015) for his film trilogy, Al Araba Al Madfuna. He is represented by Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Galleria Lia Rumma and Lisson Gallery.
Country
Egypt
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1971 · age 55
