Manal Mahdy

Born in Alexandria, Egypt, and rooted in the Nubian heritage of Aswan in Upper Egypt, she is a visual artist whose work is a heartfelt dialogue between culture, memory, and identity. Drawing inspiration from African, Primitive, Native, and traditional Egyptian Folk art, my paintings echo the spiritual depth, colors, and rhythms of ancestral storytelling. Each piece the artist creates reflects a bridge between ancient heritage and contemporary expression.

her artistic journey began at an early age, captivated by colors, textures, and the silent language of murals. she hold a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Mural Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria, where she honed both traditional and experimental techniques. Over the years, she have cultivated a practice that spans mosaic, tempera, stained glass (both leaded and adhered), oil and watercolor painting, as well as encaustic (melted wax) techniques.

the artist have participated in numerous group exhibitions and led artistic workshops across Egypt, engaging communities and students in the beauty and relevance of visual storytelling. Art, for me, is both a personal and collective journey a way to honor heritage, inspire dialogue, and awaken emotional landscapes within...

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts Moral painting Department in 1993 , Alexandria University
Masters Degree in Fine Arts, Alexandria University
Doctorate Degree in Fine Arts, Alexandria University

some of the exhibitions

- Participated in organizing the Alexandria Biennale in 2014
-Participation in a group exhibition in Al-Ahram newspaper hall in Cairo, Fine Art Exhibition, organized by the International Art House Gallery 2024

-Participation in a group exhibition at Schutz Art week in Schutz American school in Alexandria , Egypt under hosanna Rashid foundation may 17th 2025

-Participation in a group exhibition at the Anfoushi Culture Palace March 2026

-Participation in a group exhibition at the consulate of Italy in Alexandria Egypt under the title of "bride of the Mediterranean" January 2026

-Participation in a group exhibition at the Anfoushi Culture Palace Feb 2026

-participation in a group exhibition at the Greco Roman Museum March 2026

-participation in a group exhibition at the Anfoushi Culture Palace april 2026