Eine Ägyptische Reise durch die Kunst von Mona Ragy Enayat

Mona Ragy Enayat is an Egyptian-born visual artist and cultural mediator based in Leipzig, Germany. She studied painting, art history, and theater decoration at Helwan University in Cairo, graduating with distinction in 1987. In 1988, she became the first Egyptian artist to enroll at the Academy of Fine Arts (HGB) in Leipzig, where she studied painting, graphic arts, and book illustration. 

Her artistic practice centers on the human figure, exploring themes of cultural identity, social boundaries, and political transformation. Her works often incorporate symbolic elements such as the Udjat eye and calligraphic motifs, reflecting her cross-cultural experiences. Enayat actively engages in art education projects and the international women's movement, emphasizing the role of art in fostering social understanding and cultural exchange.

(The primary language of this lecture is German)