Basim Magdy
Egyptian artist (born 1977)
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Basim Magdy (born 1977 in Asyut) 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.[1] Magdy received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Helwan University in Cairo.[2]
Awards and honours
In 2016, Deutsche Bank named Magdy "Artist of the Year".[citation needed]
| Year | Award | Sponsor/Location | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Future Generation Art Prize | PinchukArtCentre, Kiev | Shortlist | [3] |
| 2014 | Abraaj Art Prize | Dubari | Winner | [citation needed] |
| NEW:VISION Award | CPH:DOX Film Festival, Copenhagen | Winner | [citation needed] | |
| 2015 | Experimental Award at the Curtas Vila do Conde | International Film Festival, Portugal | Winner | [citation needed] |