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CairoScene
27-04-2025
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- CairoScene
Egyptian Artist Britt Boutros Ghali Launches Berlin-Seoul Exhibitions
Galerie Son will host two solo shows by the acclaimed Egyptian-Norwegian artist, her first in Germany in nearly 50 years. Apr 27, 2025 Egyptian-Norwegian artist Britt Boutros Ghali is set to stage two major solo exhibitions at Galerie Son, opening in Berlin on May 1st during Gallery Weekend 2025 and later in Seoul this September. The exhibitions mark Boutros Ghali's first solo return to Germany since the 1970s, showcasing a series of new large-scale abstract works. Known for blending gestural intensity, cultural symbolism, and tactile materiality, Boutros Ghali draws inspiration from her Scandinavian roots, her life in Egypt, and personal experiences shaped by periods of conflict and change. Her latest pieces, presented for the first time, continue this deeply personal exploration of identity, landscape, and memory. 'Germany has always been kind to me. I'm excited to return,' Boutros Ghali said ahead of the opening. Max Koffler, director of Galerie Son, described the exhibitions as a landmark moment. 'Demand for her work has never been greater,' Koffler said. Boutros Ghali's career spans over six decades. She has been honoured as a Knight of Norway's Royal Order of St. Olav and received Egypt's Lifetime Achievement Award for cultural impact in 2023. Her works are held in prominent private and public collections worldwide. Galerie Son, founded in 2005, is known for its focus on intercultural dialogue, previously hosting exhibitions like 'KoreaKorea;, a project uniting artists from both sides of the Korean DMZ.
Egypt Today
27-04-2025
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- Egypt Today
Galerie Son Presents Dual Solo Exhibitions of Acclaimed Egyptian-Norwegian Artist Britt Boutros Ghali in Berlin & Seoul
Galerie Son is pleased to announce two solo exhibitions by the acclaimed Egyptian-Norwegian artist Britt Boutros Ghali, to be presented in Berlin and in Seoul, Korea in 2025. The first exhibition will open on May 1, coinciding with Berlin Gallery Weekend, and will remain on view through June 28, 2025. The second iteration will travel to their affiliate gallery in Seoul, South Korea, with dates to be announced shortly. As part of the abstract expressionist movement in Europe, Boutros-Ghali has exhibited internationally with widely-collected works in both private and public institutions. The artist's practice synthesizes gestural abstraction, color, with a unique physicality of texture and material, tapping into her inner world and the cultural influences around her. Influenced by her early experiences during World War II, the radiant landscapes of Scandinavia where she spent the early part of her life, and the rich cultural texture of and love for Egypt, which she calls her home since the mid 1970s. Her large-scale canvases are at once commanding and poetic—imbued with movement, intensity, and an unmistakable spiritual resonance. Her latest works—presented in a solo exhibition for the first time in Germany since the 1970s—continue her lifelong exploration of color and gesture. Radiating energy and movement, her paintings capture the spirit of action painting while remaining deeply rooted in personal history and cultural symbolism. 'We are honored to bring Britt back to Germany,' said Max Koffler, director of galerie son. 'Demand for her work has never been greater. Her paintings resonate with collectors across generations and continents, and we are thrilled to share her newest body of work with audiences in Berlin and Seoul.' 'I am extremely happy to be working with galerie son and for the return to Berlin and Germany after so many years,' the artist states. 'Germany has always been kind to me. I'm really excited about this latest body of work and looking forward to having it shown with Galerie Son and the Berlin public.' Britt's prolific career spans over six decades and includes both abstract and figurative works. Her paintings are charismatic and bold—exuberant celebrations of life, spirit, and dreamlike visions. In 1996, she was named a Knight of the Royal Order of St. Olav for her contributions to Norwegian art, a distinction shared with Edvard Munch. In 2023, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Egyptian National Council for Women, honoring her lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Egypt.
