Art, Kitsch and Nationalism in Egypt and Syria
Victoria Ambrosini-Chenivesse profiles contemporary art in Egypt and Syria, two countries where the art scene is still nascent. The production occurs within a visually kitsch and politically nationalist context that partially hinders but does not completely obstruct engagement with international art developments. The article is part of a series initiated by Laure Guirguis's piece on Lebanon and Beirut in the January issue (ap 330), aiming to present a more positive perspective on the Middle East than typical news coverage.
Key facts
- Article by Victoria Ambrosini-Chenivesse
- Focuses on Egypt and Syria
- Part of a series on Middle Eastern art
- Series began with Laure Guirguis on Lebanon and Beirut
- Published in artpress April 2007 issue
- Contemporary art in these countries is described as nascent
- Context is visually kitsch and politically nationalist
- This context partially hinders international openness
Entities
Artists
- Victoria Ambrosini-Chenivesse
- Laure Guirguis
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- Egypt
- Syria
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Middle East
Sources
- artpress —