Author

Nadia Radwan

Nadia Radwan is an art historian specializing in modern art and architecture in the Middle East. She obtained her PhD at the University of Geneva and later worked at the American University in Dubai. At present, she is assistant professor of world art history at the University of Bern and is working on the publication of her PhD thesis on the pioneers of Egyptian modern art.

Articles by this author

issue 8
Creating A New World
The Vanguard of Egyptian Modern Art

The first generation of modern artists blended European fine arts with Egyptian themes and traditional techniques. Currently enjoying revived interest, they succeeded in reflecting the cultural renaissance of their time and created a fertile environment for successive generations of artists.