Past

Helmi El-Touni

Helmi El-Touni

16 March - 28 March 2018

 

 

 

 

Helmi El Touni, the great legacy of Egyptian folkloric art, When folkloric art is mentioned, Helmi El Touni automatically comes to mind and heart. His work had affected a great number of local and regional artists, making him a legendary inspiration and mentor. El Tony’s artwork also reflected the most important aspects of our rich Egyptian heritage and Arab identity. His contribution helped shape the face of modern Arab identity, which makes his brilliant work a legacy bridging past and present.

About the Artist

Helmi is one of the Arab World’s best book cover illustrators and graphic designers. He has written and illustrated several children’s books published by UN organizations in many languages. Helmi received various Arab and international awards, such as the Leipzig International Fair medal. He’s also held many solo exhibitions in most Arab countries and participated in many international group exhibitions. His works are characterized by symbolism inspired by folkloric and mythological patterns.

He studied art at The Faculty of Fine Arts, Cairo, and holds a BA degree in theatrical design and painting. He has been involved in a variety of visual and fine arts activities, including publishing, puppet design for the puppet theater, and the development of national furniture patterns.

Artworks

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

70 x 100 CM

27.6 x 39.4 Inch

Artwork Title

Painting

Oil on Canvas

100 x 70 CM

39.4 x 27.6 Inch

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