PHOTOGRAPHY

Extension

ExtensionPhoto series, Cairo, 2006-2011 The colorful yet empty buildings, scattered across the sand, are recently constructed but remain deserted or barely inhabited, waiting to come alive. These mostly systematic developments are projected to become part of the metropolis in the future. The images are captured at night under the diffused glow of streetlights or during […]

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Sight

SightPhoto series, Cairo, 2012 From dimness to total darkness, they live. This is the reality for some individuals of varying ages who partially or completely lost their sight—a precious sense—during the Egyptian uprising of 2011. In this photo series, they have chosen to be photographed alongside a loved one, deciding on their preferred position and

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Local Star

Local StarPhoto series, Cairo, 2009-2010 This photo series began with an announcement inviting individuals who dreamed of becoming stars: “Kindly attend the photo session in your most splendid look.” In an empty studio, each participant chose a pose that reflected either their self-perception or their ideal of stardom. They then shared their vision of what

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Shop – Abutting

Shop – AbuttingPhoto series, Cairo, 2009This series captures owners and workers standing in front of their small private shops. These spaces often serve as a second home, as they spend most of their time there. This close connection sometimes creates a visual resemblance between the individuals and their shops. The photos were taken in Ard

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Deep Sleep

Deep SleepPhoto series, Cairo, 2008 This series captures private sleeping spaces; some images reveal covered faces and body limbs in their passive, sleeping state, enveloped in darkness. Others depict abandoned sleeping spots, with rumpled layers of bedding visible under daylight. The series reflects on the various ways images can be interpreted. These images may evoke

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Dreamy Day

Dreamy DayPhoto series, Cairo, 2004-2008 Preconceived notions of self-image reinforce an idealized vision of social identity. In many societies, this dynamic is vividly expressed in wedding events, such as those in Cairo. For the bride, groom, and their families, it is essential to create a representative and dreamlike day. This series focuses on the representations

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Family Portraits

Family PortraitsPhoto series, Cairo, Berlin, Istanbul and Amsterdam, 2003-2008 Family members, within the privacy of their own homes, have chosen to gather in their living rooms and present themselves to the outside world. Preconceived notions of self-image reinforce an idealized vision of social identity. This creates a blend of what is commonly “known” and what is uniquely

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Home – The Self

Home – The SelfPhoto series, Cairo, 2003-2008 A home and its interiors are filled with visual fragments of personal histories, tastes, and aspirations. In other words, a home can reveal insights into its residents and their lives, serving as a marker of their social and cultural background—and, most importantly, as a refuge and a reinforcement

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