Ubuntu Art Gallery’s latest exhibition offers a beautiful insight into the art of photography. Located in Hassan Sabry street in Zamalek, the contemporary art gallery, established in 2014, operates two exhibitions at the same time each month in their two story headquarters; it also frequently introduces new artists. This month, Ubuntu Included its first photography exhibition, ‘Through The Lens,’ featuring works by four different photographers. Meanwhile, on the second floor, it is hosting a tribute exhibition to the late ‘Safwat Abbas’ that features the artist’s paintings. One of the most acclaimed artists of ‘Through The Lens’ is Jonathan Rashad. Rashad is a multi-hyphenated artist, from photojournalism to film directing, he has been doing it all since 2008. Rashad’s focus on the humanitarian side of international disasters is painted all over his work. His photos symbolize a long journey and a destination, whether it is in the birds flying over the pyramids or the restless faces of the civilians who have seen things beyond comprehension despite the onlooker not knowing their stories. Rashad’s work is brimming with humanity in the bright green grass and the deep green wall paint. Pinks pop…
‘Through The Lens’ Exhibition at Ubuntu Art Gallery Displays a Fantastic Assortment of Humane Moments
May 19, 2023
