CURRENT OFFERING: BRITT BOUTROS-GHALI

Release 16/07/2026

Britt Boutros-Ghali is one of Egypt’s most celebrated contemporary artists and a world-class talent, following the tradition of abstract expressionist giants such as Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline.

Boutros-Ghali was born in 1937 in Svolvaer, in the Northern part of Norway, where the saturation of light in the summer was juxtaposed with its lack in winter. She endured the harsh weather and daunting pressure of the Second World War. This emotional backdrop provided a fertile landscape  for her bursting, colorful, and emotional work. 

Boutros-Ghali has spent the last five decades living and working in Egypt, where she is an integral part of the country's artistic community. She divides her time between Cairo and Agami, maintaining studios in both locations. Her residence and studio in Agami, situated west of Alexandria along Egypt's northern coast, reflect her deep affection for the region. The artist compound is a living piece of art, infused with intricately crafted mosaics and murals. Local artists, collectors, and individuals with a taste for the unique frequently gather at her home, while art enthusiasts from around the world make the journey to meet her and acquire her work.

Boutros-Ghali’s prolific career spans over six decades and includes both abstract and figurative works. Her paintings are charismatic and bold—exuberant celebrations of life, spirit, and dreamlike visions. Her practice is grounded in a sustained dialogue between intuition and discipline. Texture and color are layered and poured, building illuminating surfaces that feel both intentional and instinctive. Pigment pools, settles, and breathes across the canvas, creating compositions that hold light, movement, and the viewer’s attention in quiet balance.

Boutros-Ghali is widely regarded as one of the most important abstract painters in the Middle East. She has built a truly impressive legacy, and the significance of her illustrious career has been recognized with three prestigious awards. In 1996, she received the St. Olav's Order, Norway's  highest artistic honor, from King Haakon for her cultural and artistic contributions; a rare distinction also awarded to Edward Munch. In 2010, she was awarded the Slovak Presidential Order for Art and Culture. Yet, it is perhaps her 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in the Arts from the Egyptian government that resonates most deeply. A testament to her indelible impact on the artistic landscape of her adopted homeland, it serves as a fitting tribute to a lifetime devoted to creativity and expression.

Boutros-Ghali’s work has garnered international acclaim. Since her debut exhibition in Paris in 1962, her work has been exhibited worldwide and acquired by numerous private and public collections.

Selected Exhibitions: 

 2026 & Upcoming

“Papyrus – A Sustainable Art Exhibition”, The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt - Group Show (Nov 2026)

“Global Celebration of Women in Art”, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Giza, Egypt - Featured

Artist (May 2-5, 2026)

“Alchemy”, Pascal Robert Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland - Solo Show (Feb 6, Mar 28, 2026)

 2025

“Whispers of a New Dawn”, Picasso Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Solo Show

“Britt Boutros-Ghali”, opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Giza, Egypt - Featured Artist

“Life in Colour: Britt Boutros-Ghali”, Varvara Roza Galleries, London, UK - Solo Show

“Thirty Six for Coral”, a selling exhibition to raise funds for the protection of coral reefs, Saint-Jean-

Cap-Ferrat, France - Group Show

“Britt Boutros-Ghali”, Galerie Son, Berlin, Germany - Solo Show

 2024

“The Collector’s Eye XI”, Ubuntu Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Group Show

“Forever Is Composed of Nows”, Janet Rady Fine Art, London, UK - Group Show

“Solos in Parallel”, Tam Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Group Show

 2023

“Summer Show”, Picasso Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Group Show

 2020

“Reflections”, Picasso Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Solo Show

 2019

“Britt Boutros-Ghali: Transformation”, Samah Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Solo Show

 2018

“Britt Boutros-Ghali: Essence of Life”, Samah Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Solo Show

 2017

“Britt Boutros-Ghali: 40 Years in Egypt”, Tam Gallery, Cairo, Egypt - Solo Show