Samo Shalaby Egypt, b. 1999
Overview
"Samo Shalaby is an Egyptian Palestinian fine artist based between Dubai and London. Growing up in Cairo and Dubai before studying at Central Saint Martins, he was exposed to a myriad of artistic expressions, styles, and forms of art-making that have shaped his unique creative oeuvre."
His practice spans painting, photography, stage design, costume design, and jewelry, blending theatricality and drama into a world uniquely his own. Drawing from antiquity, surrealism, and the grotesque, his work blurs the boundaries between identity, culture, and couture, often revealing dichotomous narratives beneath striking facades. Combining a range of aesthetics and motifs from various decades, Samo crafts new worlds that are familiar yet so far away. Whether on camera or canvas, symbolism and storytelling are crucial elements for conjuring Samo's vision into existence.
Works
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The Sweetest Taste Is Just Before Dawn, 2025 -
Janan, 2023
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Garden Gaze, 2025
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Growing Pains, 2025
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The Garden of Hypnos, 2025
Exhibitions
