Basim Magdy


Basim Magdy is an Egyptian-born artist living in Basel, Switzerland. His art is inspired by dream like features, including lucid dreaming. He uses ideas of process, evolution, extinction, futuristic realities, how history is written and his beliefs are includes in his work. He works with painting, filmmaking, photography, and installation. Magdy received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Helwan University in Cairo.

Awards and honours

In 2016, Deutsche Bank named Magdy "Artist of the Year".
YearAwardSponsor/LocationResult
2012Future [Generation Art Prize]PinchukArtCentre, KievShortlist
2014Abraaj Art PrizeDubariWinner
2014NEW:VISION AwardCPH:DOX Film Festival, CopenhagenWinner
2015Experimental Award at the Curtas Vila do CondeInternational Film Festival, PortugalWinner