Rasha Amin
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Rasha Amin | |
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 Rasha Amin | |
| Born | July 27, 1981 Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Education | Helwan University (BFA, 2003); Rome Business School (MA, 2024) |
| Known for | Mixed media painting, video art, photography |
| Website | https://www.rashaamin.com/ |
Rasha Amin (born July 27, 1981) is an Egyptian multidisciplinary artist based in Italy. She is known for her mixed media paintings, experimental video art, and photography, often exploring themes of identity, womanhood, and cultural heritage.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Amin was born in Cairo, Egypt, and showed an early interest in art. Encouraged by her mother, she pursued her formal education in the arts and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Helwan University in 2003. In 2024, she received a Master’s degree in Art and Culture Management from the Rome Business School.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Amin began her career in 2005, initially focusing on painting while working as a graphic designer. Her background in design contributed to her interdisciplinary approach, which expanded to include installation, video, and photography. Her work often reflects personal narratives inspired by her Egyptian heritage and life in Italy.[1]
In 2019, Amin established an art space called *La Casetta Bianca* in southern Italy, where she conducted art workshops for children and adults. In 2022, she opened *Art Studio Rasha Amin* in Rome, a creative studio and platform for collaboration among artists.[4][5]
Themes and style
[edit]Amin’s work is characterized by visual storytelling, exploring topics such as memory, displacement, and female identity. She often combines traditional media with digital and experimental video techniques. Her aim is to create dialogue across cultures and challenge fixed perceptions through layered, narrative-driven artworks.[6]
Exhibitions
[edit]Solo exhibitions
[edit]- *The Land*, Rome, Italy (2024)
- *Risveglio*, Rome, Italy (2023)
- *Rebirth*, Pavart Gallery, Rome, Italy (2022)
- *The Chaos of the Mind*, Castle of Svevo, Italy (2018)
- *Cinema Pop Art*, Egyptian Academy, Rome, Italy (2018)
- *Ctrl+D*, TU Berlin, Campus El Gouna, Egypt (2016)
- *Lost In Transition*, Gezira Art Center, Cairo, Egypt (2015)
- *Passion*, Zoor Khana, Cairo, Egypt (2013)
- *Dokki Ya Mazzika*, Art House, Cairo, Egypt (2011)
Group exhibitions
[edit]Amin has participated in group exhibitions across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, including:
- *Pop Art from North Africa*, Casa Árabe, Madrid and Córdoba (2019–2020)[7]
- *Pop Art from North Africa*, Arab British Centre, London (2017)[8]
- *The Metamorphosis*, Safarkhan Gallery, Cairo (2020)
- *Supermarket Stockholm Art Fair*, Sweden (2015)
- *Madatac 07 Festival*, Madrid (2016)
- *Paris Outsider Art Fair*, Paris (2018)
- *8th Cairo Video Festival*, Cairo (2017)
- *Timeline BH5 Film Festival*, Brazil (2019)
- *Mozimotion Film Festival*, Netherlands (2019)
- *Women by the Sea*, TU Berlin Campus, Egypt (2015)
- *Salon of Youth* and *National Exhibition*, Cairo Opera House (2014)
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rasha Amin's Visual Stories of Hope". Gallery and Studio. 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ a b "Rasha Amin". Artpil. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "10 Questions with Rasha Amin". Altiba9. 2 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Art Classes". Rasha Amin. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Primavera d'Arte Alla Clode Art Gallery". Unfolding Roma. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "The Art as a Tool for Constructive Dialogue". World Environment. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Pop Art in the Arab World". Casa Árabe. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Pop Art from North Africa". Arab British Centre. Retrieved 2025-05-29.