Tarek Elkoumy (Tarek)

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  • Egypt
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Tarek El Komy is an esteemed Egyptian sculptor whose artistic journey spans decades of remarkable contributions to the local and international art scene. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Helwan University in 1985, El Komy has dedicated his life to exploring the profound connections between culture, identity, and human expression through his work.

A member of the Syndicate of Fine Artists and the Association of Fine Arts Lovers, El Komy has played an influential role in shaping the Egyptian visual arts landscape. His early career was marked by exhibitions in prominent venues, including Al-Ghouri Agency and Atelier Cairo in 1985, and later at the Egyptian Academy in Rome in 1992. Over the years, he has hosted numerous solo exhibitions, including “Human Features” (2014), “Life” (2017), and “Life 2” (2019).

El Komy’s dedication to his craft has earned him significant recognition in both local and international spheres. He has participated in prestigious group exhibitions such as the Cairo Biennale, Muscat International Biennale, Venice Biennale (52nd Edition), and various sculpture symposiums in Egypt and abroad.

His sculptural masterpieces are housed in esteemed public collections, including the Museum of Egyptian Modern Art, Cairo Opera House, and the Child Museum in Heliopolis. Notable among his works are the statues of Umm Kulthum and Mohamed Abdel Wahab at the Cairo Opera House, and the "War and Peace" monument in Shebin El-Kom.

El Komy’s accolades include numerous awards, such as the Grand Prize for Sculpture at the 1st Youth Salon (1989), the State Incentive Prize for Sculpture (2012), and international honors like the Gold Medal at the Muscat International Biennale (1990).

Beyond his studio practice, El Komy has significantly contributed to the cultural field as the Director of the Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum and as a designer of prestigious awards, including the trophies for the Aswan International Women Film Festival.

Tarek El Komy’s art transcends the boundaries of traditional sculpture, harmonizing heritage with contemporary aesthetics, and leaving an enduring legacy on the Egyptian and global art landscapes.


Credentials

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Award
  • 2022
    • Grand Prize (Sculpture) in the "Art with a Pharaonic Flavor" competition
  • 2015
    • State Incentive Award for the sculpture "Mother of the World" at the entrance of Ismailia
  • 2015
    • Honored at the "From the Nile to the Two Holy Mosques" exhibition
  • 2012
    • State Incentive Award in Arts
  • 2000
    • Prize at the First Muscat Forum for Fine Arts, Oman
  • 1994
    • Salon Prize in Sculpture at the Sixth Youth Salon
  • 1992
    • Prize in the Opera House Beautification Competition
  • 1992
    • State Prize for Artistic Creativity
  • 1991
    • First Prize in Mixed Media at the Third Youth Salon
  • 1990
    • Encouragement Prize in Sculpture at the Second Youth Salon
  • 1990
    • Gold Medal at the Muscat International Biennale, Sultanate of Oman
  • 1990
    • First Sculpture Prize at the Muscat International Biennale, Sultanate of Oman
  • 1989
    • Grand Prize (Sculpture) at the First Youth Salon
  • 1988
    • Mahmoud Mokhtar Salon Prize
  • 1985
    • Exhibition at the Cairo Atelier
  • 1983
    • Salon Prize of the Society of Fine Arts Lovers

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Group exhibition
  • 2024
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 44th edition
  • 2024
    • "Arab Selections 2024"
  • 2023
    • "Arab Selections 2023
  • 2023
    • "The Beginnings" exhibition
  • 2022
    • "The Scene" exhibition at the Arts Complex
  • 2022
    • "Arab Selections" 4th edition
  • 2022
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 43rd edition
  • 2021
    • "Arab Selections" 3rd edition
  • 2021
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 42nd edition
  • 2020
    • "Artists from Egypt and Nepal" exhibition
  • 2020
    • Cairo Salon: 59th edition
  • 2020
    • "Twenty Years of Creativity" exhibition
  • 2019
    • "Visual Interpretation of Salah Jahin and Fouad Haddad Poetry"
  • 2019
    • Salon of the Association for Fine Arts at Nahdet Masr and Isis Halls
  • 2019
    • "Selections from Heliopolis Artists"
  • 2019
    • "Capital Summer" exhibition
  • 2019
    • "Africa in the Heart" exhibition
  • 2019
    • "Dialogues of Faces and Places" exhibition
  • 2019
    • "Artists of Egypt and Saudi Arabia" at Jeddah Atelier
  • 2018
    • "Ramadan Nights" 10th edition at Jeddah Atelier
  • 2018
    • 2nd Sculpture Salon at the Palace of Arts
  • 2017
    • "Ramadan Nights" at Jeddah Atelier
  • 2017
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 39th edition
  • 2017
    • "Visual Interpretation of Afifi Mattar Poetry" workshop exhibition
  • 2016
    • Cairo Salon: 57th edition at the Palace of Arts
  • 2016
    • Exhibition at Dai Gallery
  • 2015
    • New Suez Canal Exhibition: "Past, Present, Future,"
  • 2015
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 37th edition
  • 2015
    • "From the Nile to the Two Holy Mosques" exhibition at Jeddah Atelier
  • 2015
    • Borollos International Mural Painting Symposium
  • 2014
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 36th edition
  • 2014
    • Youth Salon 25th Anniversary Exhibition
  • 2013
    • First Heliopolis Artists Salon
  • 2013
    • Cairo Salon: 56th edition
  • 2013
    • First Cairo Scrap Metal Sculpture Symposium at the Cultural Garden, Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum
  • 2012
    • "Architecture by Sculptors" exhibition
  • 2012
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 34th edition
  • 2012
    • "Museum and Sculpture" exhibition
  • 2011
    • "Two Visions" exhibition at Picasso Gallery
  • 2011
    • "Egyptian Selections" exhibition
  • 2011
    • "New Dawn" exhibition
  • 2011
    • "Our Egypt" exhibition
  • 2011
    • "Cairo 2011" exhibition
  • 2011
    • "Salon d’Automne" at the Grand Palais Museum, Paris
  • 2010
    • 4th Fine Arts Creativity Festival: 33rd General Exhibition
  • 2010
    • 4th Fine Arts Creativity Festival: "Small Artworks Market"
  • 2009
    • 3rd Fine Arts Creativity Festival: 32nd General Exhibition
  • 2009
    • "Contemporary Sculptures" exhibition
  • 2009
    • "Faces" exhibition
  • 2008
    • Gallery Salon: 2nd edition
  • 2007
    • Venice Biennale: 52nd edition
  • 2007
    • Matrouh International Granite Sculpture Symposium
  • 2006
    • Exhibition at Zamalek Art Gallery
  • 2006
    • "Stars of Today" exhibition
  • 2005
    • National Exhibition of Fine Arts: 29th edition
  • 2004
    • "Light of Shape" 1st edition at the Palace of Arts
  • 2003
    • Tribute to artist Mohamed Talaawy at the Cairo Atelier
  • 2003
    • National Exhibition of Fine Arts: 28th edition
  • 2002
    • Small Artworks Salon: 5th edition
  • 2001
    • National Exhibition of Fine Arts: 27th edition
  • 2001
    • Lebanon International Symposium (11th edition)
  • 2000
    • Muscat International Sculpture Symposium
  • 2000
    • Egyptian Cultural Week in Sharjah, UAE
  • 1997
    • Second International Sculpture Symposium in Aswan, Egypt
  • 1996
    • Cairo International Biennale: 6th edition
  • 1994
    • Youth Salon: 6th edition
  • 1992
    • Youth Salon: 4th edition
  • 1992
    • Cairo International Biennale: 4th edition
  • 1992
    • Ivory Coast Biennale
  • 1991
    • Youth Salon: 3rd edition
  • 1991
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 22nd edition
  • 1991
    • Young Egyptian Artists Exhibition at the Academy of Arts, Rome
  • 1990
    • Youth Salon: 2nd edition
  • 1990
    • Muscat International Biennale
  • 1990
    • Exhibition of Egyptian Artists in Kuwait
  • 1990
    • Cairo International Biennale: 3rd edition
  • 1989
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 17th edition
  • 1989
    • Youth Salon: 1st edition
  • 1989
    • Exhibition of Egyptian Artists in Madrid, Spain
  • 1988
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 18th edition
  • 1987
    • General Exhibition of Fine Arts: 17th edition
  • 1985
    • Talents Exhibition: 25th
  • 1984
    • Talents Exhibition: 24th
  • 1983
    • Talents Exhibition: 23rd

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Solo exhibition
  • 2019
    • Exhibition "Life 2" at Dai Gallery for Arts and Culture
  • 2017
    • Exhibition "Life" at Dai Gallery, Mohandessin
  • 2014
    • Exhibition "Human Features" at Zamalek Art Gallery
  • 2008
    • Exhibition at Ebdaa Gallery for Arts, Mohandessin
  • 2000
    • Exhibition at Ragheb Ayad Hall, Gezira Art Center, Cairo
  • 1992
    • Exhibition at the Egyptian Academy in Rome, Italy
  • 1985
    • • Exhibition at Al-Ghouri Agency