Ashraf Zamzami Art
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the local art scene in the mid-1990s with his palpably naive yet refined brand of expressionism that exudes a distinct sophistication despite being executed in a comparatively simple and modest compositional style. El Zamzami has garnered acclaim in his native Egypt and abroad for his art’s refreshing purity and strikingly innocent yet substantive nature, and after having featured with Safarkhan at several stages in the 1990s, he took a lengthy hiatus from art before returning to the fold most recently in his exhibitions with Safarkhan in 2019 and 2020.
Since his protracted hiatus from painting, El Zamzami has produced arguably some of the best work of his career, in a class of its own amongst contemporary Egyptian art, constituting a powerful creative reawakening, and earning him the distinction of Safarkhan founder Sherwet Shafei’s claim that he is Egypt’s greatest contemporary talent. El El Zamzami’s art is imbued with a supremely cultured aesthetic quality reminiscent of the great masters of the European expressionist school and can be classified as art brut or ‘outsider art.’
The artist’s truly original style of expressionism is what makes his work so special, and it is foremost the product of the deepest introspection and introversion that can only be attained in the true solitude of one’s mind and body. El Zamzami demonstrates a more advanced and nuanced use of color pigmentation, one that is intense, cheerful, bright and optimistic. He also explores themes of abstract experimentation, specifically with his interpretation of the human form, as well as an exploration of the complex relationship between man and animal which he portrays through his depictions of both docile and threatening imaginary creatures.
(Biography provided by JM Art Management)
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"Abstract Composition 2" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition 2" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage VIII" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage VIII" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at tim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Shoal" Abstract Oil Painting 45" x 74" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Shoal" Abstract Oil Painting 45" x 74" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the loca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Returning" Oil Painting 57" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Returning" Oil Painting 57" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the local art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Expectation I" Oil Painting 39" x 61" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Expectation I" Oil Painting 39" x 61" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the loca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Composition 9" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition 9" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Le Chat" Abstract Oil Painting 20" x 24" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Le Chat" Abstract Oil Painting 20" x 24" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tableware" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Tableware" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times, incompr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage VI" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage VI" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Orbit II" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Orbit II" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Orbit I" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Orbit I" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hexagonal" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Hexagonal" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times, incompr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Violin" Abstract Oil Painting 20" x 24" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Violin" Abstract Oil Painting 20" x 24" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Flowers III" Oil Painting 24" x 21" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Flowers III" Oil Painting 24" x 21" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Flowers II" Oil Painting 35" x 24" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Flowers II" Oil Painting 35" x 24" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage X" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage X" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Premonition" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Premonition" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Galaxy" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition 2" Abstract Oil Painting 32" x 47" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Flowers IV" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Flowers IV" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Partnership" Abstract Oil Painting 54" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Partnership" Abstract Oil Painting 54" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"El Toro" Abstract Oil Painting 57" x 77" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Toro" Abstract Oil Painting 57" x 77" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Amazonian" Abstract Oil Painting 57" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Amazonian" Abstract Oil Painting 57" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage IV" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage IV" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage IX" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage IX" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Composition I" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition I" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Imagination" Abstract Oil Painting 39" x 78" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Imagination" Abstract Oil Painting 39" x 78" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Composition" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at tim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage I" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage I" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage VII" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage VII" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage V" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage V" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Reverie II" Abstract Oil Painting 35" x 33" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Reverie II" Abstract Oil Painting 35" x 33" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Visage II" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Visage II" Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Expectation II" Oil Painting 48" x 25.5" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Expectation II" Oil Painting 48" x 25.5" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
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A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Reverie I" Abstract Oil Painting 38" x 60" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Reverie I" Abstract Oil Painting 38" x 60" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Geisha in Waiting" Oil Painting 49" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Geisha in Waiting" Oil Painting 49" x 81" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Ashraf El Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, and he fast made a name for himself in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Self Portrait II" Oil Painting 14" x 13" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Self Portrait II" Oil Painting 14" x 13" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
ARTIST BIO:
Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, having garnered acclaim in his native Egypt and abroad for his art’s refreshing purity and strikingly innocent yet substantive nature. Zamzami has since produced arguably some of the best work of his career, in a class of its own amongst contemporary Egyptian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Portrait in Blue" Oil Painting 15" x 16" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Portrait in Blue" Oil Painting 15" x 16" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
ARTIST BIO:
Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, having garnered acclaim in his native Egypt and abroad for his art’s refreshing purity and strikingly innocent yet substantive nature. Zamzami has since produced arguably some of the best work of his career, in a class of its own amongst contemporary Egyptian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Marine Life" Oil Painting 41 "x 79" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Marine Life" Oil Painting 41 "x 79" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
ARTIST BIO:
Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, having garnered acclaim in his native Egypt and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Moses" Oil Painting 51"x83"inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Moses" Oil Painting 51"x83"inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ashraf Zamzami Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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