Khaled Al Khamissi's Taxi Reviewed in art press
Patrick Amine's book review of Khaled Al Khamissi's Taxi appears in art press n°360 (October 2009). The review situates Al Khamissi within a new generation of Egyptian writers who have gained global acclaim, following figures like Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz (died 2006) and contemporaries Alaa El Aswany, Gamal Ghitany, and Sonallah Ibrahim. Each writer offers a unique voice and a renewed vision of Egyptian society, exposing its flaws and hinting at ongoing transformations.
Key facts
- Review by Patrick Amine in art press n°360 (October 2009)
- Book: Taxi by Khaled Al Khamissi
- Al Khamissi is part of a new generation of Egyptian writers
- Previous generation includes Naguib Mahfouz (Nobel Prize, died 2006)
- Contemporaries: Alaa El Aswany, Gamal Ghitany, Sonallah Ibrahim
- Writers provide renewed vision of Egyptian society
- Works show society's flaws and ongoing changes
Entities
Artists
- Khaled Al Khamissi
- Patrick Amine
- Naguib Mahfouz
- Alaa El Aswany
- Gamal Ghitany
- Sonallah Ibrahim
Institutions
- art press
Sources
- artpress —