Nazir Tanbouli is an Egyptian-born artist working in drawing, painting and mural art, in projects that encompass book art, exhibitions and films. He is interested in themes of narrative, storytelling, mythologies and myth-making, particularly in their relation to the contemporary environment. He has made murals and relational projects in different cities in the UK and abroad. He has exhibited in London and around the UK as well as Egypt, and has participated in biennials and shows worldwide. His website is www.nazirtanbouli.com
2010 MA Fine Arts and Printmaking -Camberwell college of arts London
EDUCATION 1989- 1994 B.A. EXPRESSIVE ARTS, Alexandria University Academy of Fine Art, Egypt.SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS2009 "Baptism of Hailstones" Surface Gallery Nottingham2008 "Constructed Mythologies" Milton Keynes Contemporary2008 "Private Nightmares" Redgate Gallery2006 "Men and Insects" solo mural project. Rich & Famous Gallery, London. 2006 Solo exhibition, De Montfort Hall, Leicester.2005 Solo exhibition, Factory-Berlin, Berlin 2005 3 Films by Nazir Tanbouli The Collection, Usher Gallery, Lincoln2005 Urban History solo mural project. Permanent installation, City Arts Nottingham.2003 Solo exhibition, Art Exchange Gallery, Nottingham.2002 Solo exhibition, De Montfort Hall, Leicester.2001 Solo exhibition, Palace of Art Appreciation, Alexandria, Egypt.SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2009 "Beyond Borders:London & New York" AE Studios LIC New York2009 "Tales from the Electric Forest" London2008 "Next We Change Earth" New Art Exchange Nottingham2006 "Transpositions", Works Gallery, Birmingham 2006 "Lighten Up" Wysing Arts Centre, Cambridge2006 "A Very Public Display" (video) Space Berlin2005 Urban Clearance Gallery PS2 & site-specific, Belfast view >2005 NG7 Utopia Art Exchange Gallery, Nottingham2005 Group show (video) at Treptower Rathaus, Berlin2005 ArtConcept Festival, St Petersburg Russia2004 Group show 291 Gallery. London2004 Tiefenrauch Ost Group Exhibition. T.R.O. Factory-Berlin. Berlin.2004 Group Exhibition, Nottingham Castle2004 Trio Exhibition, Black Friars Art Centre, Boston.2002 Group exhibition, Art Exchange Gallery Nottingham.2001 Group exhibition, Goethe Institute, Alexandria.2001 Cairo Festival of Contemporary Art, Townhouse Gallery Cairo2000 Cairo Festival of Contemporary Art, Townhouse Gallery Cairo1996 Cairo International Biennale, Cairo.1995 Egyptian Contemporary Art, touring exhibition, Vienna.1995 International Biennale Of Young Artists, Argentina.1995 Egyptian Contemporary Art, touring exhibition. Argentina.1993 - 1995 National Salon Of Youth, Cairo. 1991 Group exhibition at Palace of Art Appreciation, Alexandria1990 Group exhibition at Alexandria Academy of Fine Art1990 Group exhibition at Goethe institute, Alexandria. AWARDS2006-7 Arts Council of England Individual Artist Grant2006 Arts Council of England Individual Artist Grant2006 Juliet Gomperts Trust Award2005 Arts Council of England Individual Artist Development Grant2004 Arts Council of England Individual Artist Grant1993 Artist of the Year National Salon of Youth, EgyptRESIDENCIES2006 Verrochio Art Centre, Italy (Juliet Gomperts Award)2005 Factory-Berlin, Berlin ,…Read More