International contemporary art platform1938–present
Farouk Hosny
Farouk Hosny, born in 1938 in Alexandria, Egypt, is an Egyptian artist and politician known for his abstract painting. He served as Egypt's Minister of Culture from 1987 to 2011.
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Biography
Farouk Hosny is an Egyptian artist and politician born in 1938 in Alexandria, Egypt. He specialized in abstract painting. From 1987 to 2011, Hosny served as Egypt's Minister of Culture. His work encompasses both the artistic field and governmental cultural management in the country. For over two decades, he influenced Egypt's cultural policy, combining his experience as an artist and a statesman.
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