The Life and Work of Inji Efflatoun - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8857253392 ISBN 13: 9788857253398

Publisher: Skira Editore, 2025

Synopsis

The life and work of the Egyptian painter and activist in the women's movement, pioneer of modern Egyptian art.

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About the Author

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi is an Emirati columnist and researcher on social, political and cultural affairs in the Arab Gulf States. He is also the founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah, an independent initiative established in 2010 to contribute to the intellectual development of the art scene in the Arab region. Suheyla Takesh is a curator and writer. At the Barjeel Art Foundation, she works on research and curatorial development of exhibitions, and oversees the production of publications.

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The life and work of the Egyptian painter and activist in the women's movement, pioneer of modern Egyptian art.

The Life and Work of Inji Efflatoun is an English translation of a book originally published in Arabic in 1993 under the title The Memoir of Inji Efflatoun: From Childhood to Prison. It chronicles the life of Inji Efflatoun (1924-1989), an influential Egyptian artist and activist, and vividly captures her journey from a privileged upbringing to her courageous activism and imprisonment.

Accompanying the translation are insightful scholarly essays and interviews that delve into Efflatoun's artistic legacy and socio-political impact.
This volume, commissioned by the Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah, offers an exploration of her enduring contributions to art and social justice, making it an essential read for those interested in Middle Eastern art and history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Skira Editore
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8857253392
• ISBN 13: 9788857253398
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: Al Qassemi Sultan Sooud, Takesh Suheyla