The life and work of Inji Efflatoun /

"A valuable addition to Barjeel Art Foundation's publications on Arab art, this book sheds new light on Inji Efflatoun's biography and work. In addition to a number of newly-commissioned essays, the book presents an English translation of a volume originally published in Arabic in 199...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Aflāṭūn, Inzhī, Al-Qassemi, Sultan Sooud (Editor), Takesh, Suheyla (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:Includes a translation of the artist's memoir, originally published in Arabic.
Published: Milano, Italy : Skira editore, 2025.
Subjects:
Description
Summary:"A valuable addition to Barjeel Art Foundation's publications on Arab art, this book sheds new light on Inji Efflatoun's biography and work. In addition to a number of newly-commissioned essays, the book presents an English translation of a volume originally published in Arabic in 1993 under the title Mudhakirat Inji Efflatoun: Min al-tufula ila al-Sajn [The memoir of Inji Efflatoun: from childhood to prison]. Based on an interview with the artist-a leading Egyptian feminist, political activist, curator, and visual artist-the book contextualises the political, social, and cultural dimensions of a complex and turbulent period in Egypt's history.--Salwa Mikdadi, art historian, author and educator"--back cover.
Physical Description:317 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9788857253398
8857253392