Kamal Amin


Kamal Amin Awad 30 May 1923 – 15 July 1979) was a pioneering Egyptian artist in the field of graphic arts.

Biography

Amin was born in Tanta in 1923. He studied at the Institute of book art in Urbino, Italy. He was interested in teaching his students about the modern techniques applied by schools abroad. However, he was keen to make use of the talents of his ancient forerunners in view of Egypt's rich Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic and Folk arts. Accordingly, he succeeded in a unique style in his works. His masterpieces and unique techniques impressed Egyptian modern art. The artist's versatility helped him to work as a photographer, a sculptor, and an illustrator. He received the First Class Award of Art and Science in 1974.

Personal life

Kamal Amin was married to a Swedish woman and had two children.

Exhibitions

Special exhibitions
  • 1945 – held special exhibitions of his work in the city of Urbino, Italy
  • 1956 exhibition in Paris
  • 1957, 1978 exhibitions in Cairo
  • 1966, 1969, 1971, 1976 Gallery in Sweden
International exhibitions

Awards

National Awards
  • 1949 Honor Award and a gold medal in graphics and decoration of the agro-industrial exhibition
  • 1951 State Award in Arts and was called
  • 1958, 1960 Prizes for the first graphic fairs Cairo Salon
  • Galaa Revolution Award
  • 1960 First prize in the sculpture competition for the terminal building in Luxor with the implementation of the project
  • 1965 First prize in the Mosaic contest for the building of the province of Beni Suef with the implementation of the project
  • Second prize in the Alavrsk competition for the court complex building
  • Third prize in the Alavrsk contest of Central Cairo
  • 1973 State Incentive Award of Art
  • 1974 First prize in the contest of October 6
  • 1974 Medal of Science from the first class
International Awards

Official holdings