son of Muhammad Saeed Pasha, the Prime Minister of Egypt in that period. After receiving his high school diploma, he went on to law school, receiving his degree in 1919. Moreover, between 1919 and 1921 he traveled through Europe, ultimately studying at the Académie Julian. He returned to Egypt and worked at the Mixed Courts of Egypt until his father’s death in 1950. Furthermore, between 1919 and his death in 1964, Saeed was a prolific oil painter. In Alexandria, his first trained with Italian painter, Amelia Casonato Da Forno, and later with Arturo Zanieri. He often shared the studio of his good friend, the Greek painter, Aristomenis Angelopoulos. A short visit to the Mahmoud Saeed Museum Alexandria will transport you to the 40’s and 50’s. In fact, it is the Egyptian 20th century golden era. Moreover, after retiring from his judge duties, Mahmoud Saeed started to paint Egypt as he saw it. Furthermore, he mixed some echoes from the past with modern techniques such as cubism and social realism. Housed in the artist’s beautiful Italian-style villa, Mahmoud Saeed Museum Alexandria has display about 40 of...
Read moreThe Mahmoud Said Museum Complex, located in Mahmoud Said Palace in Ganaklis District, Alexandria, was officially opened in 2000. The palace, which includes three famous art museums, the first of which is the Mahmoud Said Museum, one of the pioneers of plastic art in the modern era and displays its role in the Egyptian art movement. The second museum of the Adham, Saif and Anli brothers, which is located in the upper floor of the palace, is also covered.
As for the third museum, located in the basement of the palace, it is the Museum of Egyptian Modern Art in Alexandria, which is distinguished for containing the works of some of the pioneers and contemporary artists who won first prizes in various art competitions.
The site offers a panoramic display of the various exhibition halls of the three museums, as well as exhibitions and seminars held at the center. It also knows the history of the museum and artists and the important dates in their lives through their influence in the artistic movement and displays examples of...
Read moreThe Mahmoud Said Museum in Alexandria is dedicated to the life and work of Mahmoud Said, one of Egypt's most celebrated modern artists. Housed in a beautiful villa that once belonged to the artist, the museum showcases a large collection of his paintings, drawings, and sketches, highlighting his contributions to Egyptian art in the 20th century. Said's works reflect a blend of traditional Egyptian themes with modern European techniques, and his use of color and form has made him an influential figure in the Egyptian art scene. The museum also features personal items and photographs, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the artist's life and creative journey. It is a must-visit for art lovers and anyone interested in Egypt's modern...
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