Flyer:
“FOR THE LOVE OF EGYPT FESTIVAL 2017
“The Egyptian Cultural Association of Vic Inc is proud to announce the Khayamiya Appliqué Exhibition with the attendance of Hany Mahmoud Tentmaker of Cairo in conjunction with our For the Love of Egypt 2017 Festival at the Darebin Art Centre Cnr Bell Street and St George’s Road, Preston, on 6th 7th and 8th of October 2017.
Hany Mahmoud is an Egyptian artisan who started his career from a very early age, working as a trainee for his family’s business at the street of Khayamiya in Cairo. His career developed from being an assistant artist to an innovative artist when he mastered the appliqué techniques of traditional tent making and could invent a design of his own.
His balanced choices of colours and outstanding needlework are unique and have been recognised by his fellow artisans. His works travelled to the US, UK, Australia, Europe and several Arab countries and are part of private collections in Cairo
The exhibition will be opened as follows
Friday 6th of October 2017
11am to 6.30 pm Ticket for exhibition only $7.50
Saturday 7th of October 2017
11am to 7pm Tickets for exhibition only $7.50
Sunday 8th of October 2017
11am to 6pm Tickets for exhibition only $7.50
Tickets could be purchased on line at www.darebinartscentre.com.au ,by phone 84708280 or at booking office
Please note the artist will be selling his artwork strictly on a cash basis
There will also be performances from a top Egyptian folkloric Reda troupe information on Darebin website or for more details please ring Dr Mustafa on 0419365047, Anne on 0403077353″
