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".| Year | Award | Sponsor/Location | Result | |
| 2012 | Future [Generation Art Prize] | PinchukArtCentre, Kiev | Shortlist | |
| 2014 | Abraaj Art Prize | Dubari | Winner | |
| 2014 | NEW:VISION Award | CPH:DOX Film Festival, Copenhagen | Winner | |
| 2015 | Experimental Award at the Curtas Vila do Conde | International Film Festival, Portugal | Winner |