Epic by Medhat Shafik

From 30 Apr 2012 to 28 May 2012

1-29 May 2012. This exhibition, entitled Epic, displays the paintings by the Egyptian artist Medhat Shafik.

Shafik particularly likes to portray yellow deserts and colourful old markets from his country of origin, being fascinated by their sounds and shadows.

Since 1976 Shafik lives and works in Italy. He graduated in painting and stage design at the Brera School of Art in Milan. In 1995 he won the Leone d’Oro alle Nazioni prize at the Venice Biennale. In 2003 he took part to the Cairo International Biennale, where he was awarded with The Nile Grand Prize. His works have been displayed all over Italy as well as in many other European countries.