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SAFARKHAN DERIVES FROM SAFAR, THE ARABIC FOR JOURNEY, AND KHĀN, MEANING ABODE.
LIKE THE TRAVELLER ABODES OF OLD, we HAve LONG BEEN A PROUD HOME IN THE ILLUMINATING JOURNEY OF EGYPTIAN ART.
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The original home of Modern egyptian art
Since 1968, Safarkhan Art Gallery has been the foremost patron, purveyor, educator and custodian of Egyptian fine art. For over five decades our legacy of innovative curating and collecting has been defined by our peerless ethos, embodying the constant dialogue between the old and the new.
a timeless devotion
At Safarkhan we believe in art as the world’s unifying language, and through our time-honoured role, we have dedicated ourselves to the journey of discovering, reviving and exhibiting a caliber of Egyptian art that has universal appeal for its inherent quality and message. We aspire to cultivate an appreciation of Egyptian art that is reflective of our individual and collective identities.
A HOLISTIC APPROACh
Our raison d'etre has always been curatorial before commercial. Whilst our historic connection to the pioneers of the Modernist period will always be at the heart of Safarkhan and our defining trademark, it is our ceaseless commitment to unearthing Egypt’s most inspiring contemporary talents that allows us to uphold this privileged heritage.
THE ART OF COLLECTING
We pride ourselves on our role as an educator and repository of knowledge on the historical significance of Egyptian art in all its forms. Becoming a discerning collector is an art in itself, and we are there every step of the way, from igniting that initial inspiration to cultivating the seasoned eye.
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The Gallery
A heritage since 1968 -
"Art is a journey, its power transcends."
— Sherwet Shafei
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Private Collection
The Modernists -
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A Pioneer to the Pioneers
Sherwet Shafei in Pictures -
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Vintage Poster Retrospective
Pioneer Exhibitions
