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5 Egyptian Photographers to Watch in 2021

February 27, 2021
Photo courtesy of Yussif Sherif

In the age of Instagram, anyone can churn out visual content, but not all visual content is created equal. What sets the following artists apart is that they actually have something to say. Their ability to engage and engross onlookers with the storytelling qualities of photography inspires us to look deep beneath the surface to unearth meaning and that is what makes their work so irresistible. Malak El Sawi   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Malak El Sawi (@malakelsawi) One of the more noted Egyptian Photographers of her generation, Malak El Sawi’s work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, GQ Middle East and Vogue Italia. Exploring themes of female sexuality and empowerment through her photography, Sawi’s work is an ode to urban womanhood. In addition to her work as a visual artist and creative, El Sawi is also a popular DJ. Ismail Sabet   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Izmatique (@izmatique) Only 22-years-old and already making quite the splash, Ismail Sabet has exhibited more range than most—from portraiture to editorials for big fashion magazines. His style combines this overall…


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