Untitled

Artist: Samir Rafi
Title: Untitled
Year: 1973
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 69 × 63 cm
Courtesy: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Samir Rafi

Samir Rafi was one of Egypt’s most prominent surrealist artists. His oeuvre of paintings, collage, drawing and tapestry reflects a world he reimagines, one that is shrouded in melancholy and loneliness. Rafi’s surrealist world is defined by his command of color and the symbols he incorporates, harking back to his childhood in Egypt. His depictions of the female form and wolf dog are recurring figures in his body of work.

● Patron

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born in 1949 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He proceeded to become the ruler of Dubai, and the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE in 2006. However, His Highness has been initiating projects aimed at the prosperity of Dubai and its people since his appointment as the Crown Prince of Dubai in 1995.