I was fortunate to wear the turban between 1996 and 2001 as part of my studies at the Al-Azhar Institute, as the turban is the official uniform for Al-Azhar students in some governorates in Upper Egypt. I enjoyed wearing the turban, and it had a significant impact on my personality at the time. The turban, in its various shapes and colors, is an important symbol in people’s cultures and a symbol that distinguishes religious men from one another. The turban is regarded as a shroud that the Muslim wears on his head wherever he goes, indicating complete submission in the event of death.” – Mahmoud Marey

About the Artist

Mahmoud Marey was born in 1982 and acquired his Bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Al-Azhar University.

He is a member of the Syndicate of plastic arts, Cairo Atelier, and El Lakta El Wahda Artists. He participated in 31 Group Exhibitions and held 9 Solo Exhibitions. He won the grand prize at the 24th Youth Salon, the Acquisition prize from the CIB Bank, And the 25th Youth Salon prize in installation.
He has collectibles in the Modern Museum of Art, Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva, and individuals in Egypt and abroad.