Artist: Seif Wanly
Title: Untitled
Year: 1941
Medium: Pastel on paper
Dimensions: 44 × 56 cm

Untitled, 1941

Seif Wanly

Born to a francophone, aristocratic family, Seif Wanly is considered one of the leading artists of 20th century Egypt. After training at the hands of Italian painter Ottorino Bicchi, he opened his own studio alongside his brother Adham Wanly in 1935. Seif was taken by the performance arts, and depicted numerous scenes of ballet, opera, and music concerts with a distinct ability to express vivid and dynamic movement and rhythm. He also depicted scenes of daily life including motherhood, the landscapes of Egypt and counted Nubia as a source of inspiration, painting it’s villages and it’s people. His signature bright colors, form and composition fuse together geometric shapes, with Futurist and Cubist influences.

● Patron

El Shaer Brothers

In the early '80s, the El Shaer brothers set out to share their passion for art and creativity through collecting. In 1985, the brothers had successfully launched Elshaer Art Gallery in Damascus, a city experiencing major cultural movements in that era. The gallery's mission was to exhibit pioneering artists and support young artists, acting as a catalyst for paving and shaping many of their art careers. Currently residing in Kuwait, the brothers have developed close relationships with well-renowned artists, including Fateh Moudarres, Nazeer Nabaa, Naseer Chaura, and many more. The brothers have continued expanding their art collections through the years, which currently includes a diverse list of artists, spanning multiple geographies from the Middle East to Europe and Asia.