Rasha Amin
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.
Early life and education
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.
Career
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.
Themes and style
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.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions
* *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
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)
* *Pop Art from North Africa*, Arab British Centre, London (2017)
* *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)
Early life and education
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.
Career
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.
Themes and style
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.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions
* *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
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)
* *Pop Art from North Africa*, Arab British Centre, London (2017)
* *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)
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