YOUSSEF NABIL, ‘Once Upon A Dream’

Written By SUERAYA SHAHEEN

ONCE UPON A DREAM

YOUSSEF NABIL

Size: 24.13 x 31.75 cm

Pages: 160

Published by Marsilio, 2020

Divided into thematic sections, this volume surveys the career of Egyptian film and video artist Youssef Nabil (born 1972). Nabil’s handpainted photographic portraits—made using traditional Egyptian painting techniques found in old family portraits or movie posters—mix symbolism and abstraction.

SUERAYA SHAHEEN
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