George BAHGOURY

artists

  • Egyptian French artist born in 1932 in Luxor, Egypt.
  • He is known as “The Grandfather of Egyptian Caricature”.
  • Studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Zamalek, Egypt as well as the National School of Fine Arts (Beaux-Arts) in Paris, France.
  • He is a diversified artist and has published several books, and was honored many times locally and internationally.
  • Participated in many group exhibitions and held many solo exhibitions in Egypt and abroad.
  • His works are housed in many private and public collections, both in Europe and Middle East.
  • Currently lives between Paris, France and Egypt.