Youssef Sida Paintings
1922-1994
Born in 1922 in Damietta, and in 1945 he got his degree from the Higher Institute of Educational Art. In 1947, he participated in establishing the influential Group of Modern Art. In 1949 he participated in the Egyptian exhibition in Paris. In 1950, he received the Full Bright award for studying art at Minnesota University. He then studied at Colombia University in NY and began exhibiting his work in NY and Minnesota from 1951-1952. He participated in 1953 in the Biennale of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Upon returning to Egypt in 1954, he became active in local and international exhibitions. In 1961, he was sent by the Egyptian government to receive his Ph.D. from Columbus University, Ohio. After, he started exhibiting his work in Columbus and Washington DC.
Y.Sida’s work at the start was mainly dealing with popular Egyptian themes. We can distinguish Sida’s work through his power of using primary colors in its purest form directly in the tubes without being mixed with other colors. Also, we can notice in his work a tendency towards the qualities and techniques of children’s art.
In his later years, Sida began experimenting with Arabic Calligraphy by concentrating on the forms and shapes that are dominant in the popular Egyptian motives and décor. We can witness the dynamism in his Arabic calligraphy work. Sida is also known for his huge murals depicting the political life in the early period of the revolution.to
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Artist: Youssef Sida
"Portrait of Boy" Portrait Drawing 14" x 10" inch (1970) by Youssef Sida
By Youssef Sida
Located in Culver City, CA
"Portrait of Boy" Portrait Drawing 14" x 10" inch (1970) by Youssef Sida
Signed and dated 1970
Youssef Sida
1922-1994
Born in 1922 in Damietta, and in 1945 he got his degree from t...
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20th Century Post-War Youssef Sida Paintings
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"Abstract Composition 4" Abstract Oil Painting 20" x 16" inch by Youssef Sida
By Youssef Sida
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition 4" Abstract Oil Painting 20" x 16" inch by Youssef Sida
Signed
Circa 1989
Youssef Sida
1922-1994
Born in 1922 in Damietta, and in 1945 he got his degree fro...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Youssef Sida Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Abstract Composition 3" Abstract Oil Painting 24" x 18" inch by Youssef Sida
By Youssef Sida
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition 3" Abstract Oil Painting 24" x 18" inch by Youssef Sida
Signed and dated 1990
Youssef Sida
1922-1994
Born in 1922 in Damietta, and in 1945 he got his degree from the Higher Institute of Educational Art. In 1947, he participated in establishing the influential Group of Modern Art. In 1949 he participated in the Egyptian exhibition in Paris. In 1950, he received the Full Bright award for studying art at Minnesota University. He then studied at Colombia University in NY and began exhibiting his work in NY and Minnesota from 1951-1952. He participated in 1953 in the Biennale of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Upon returning to Egypt in 1954, he became active in local and international exhibitions. In 1961, he was sent by the Egyptian government to receive his Ph.D. from Columbus University, Ohio. After, he started exhibiting his work in Columbus and Washington DC.
Y.Sida’s work at the start was mainly dealing with popular Egyptian themes. We can distinguish Sida’s work through his power of using primary colors in its purest form directly in the tubes without being mixed with other colors. Also, we can notice in his work a tendency towards the qualities and techniques of children’s art.
In his later years, Sida began experimenting with Arabic Calligraphy by concentrating on the forms and shapes that are dominant in the popular Egyptian motives and décor. We can witness the dynamism in his Arabic calligraphy work. Sida is also known for his huge murals...
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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Youssef Sida Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"The Kunafeh Merchant" Oil Painting 27" x 31" inch (1960) by Youssef Sida
By Youssef Sida
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Kunafeh Merchant" Oil Painting 27" x 31" inch (1960) by Youssef Sida
Signed and dated
1960
Youssef Sida
1922-1994
Born in 1922 in Damietta, and in ...
Category
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"Abstract Composition" Abstract Oil Painting 24" x 18" inch by Youssef Sida
By Youssef Sida
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition" Abstract Oil Painting 24" x 18" inch by Youssef Sida
Signed and dated 1990
Youssef Sida
1922-1994
Born in 1922 in Damietta, and ...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Youssef Sida Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Faces I" Oil on Carton Abstract Painting 28" x 22" inch by Youssef Sida
By Youssef Sida
Located in Culver City, CA
"Faces I" Oil on Carton Abstract Painting 28" x 22" inch by Youssef Sida
Signed and dated 1990
Youssef Sida
1922-1994
Born in 1922 in Damietta, and in 1...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Youssef Sida Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
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