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Adam Henein

Also known as: Adam Henein; primary name: Henein, Adam
Details: individual; sculptor/medallist; Egyptian; Male
Life dates: 1929-
Biography: Sculptor and painter. Born in 1929 in Egypt. Graduated from the School of Fine Arts in 1953. Lived in Luxor 1954-56 and in Nubia 1963-65. Works mainly in stone and bronze after 1970 (subliminal reference to figuration). Lives in Horraniya, Egypt and had a studio in Paris. Career took off at international level in Paris.
Bibliography: Contemporary Egyptian Art, 'Liliane Karnouk', AUC Press, 1995.