Illustrator, graphic designer, video artist, writer, and a bunch of other stuff.
"Ganzeer's design mantra works around the basis of the successful communication of social and cultural messages, as well as being able to broadcast these messages through projects that best encapsulate what is happening in our world today. These messages can be of a light-hearted matter, but they can also be quite poignant. What's more impressive is the flexibility and wide range of projects [Ganzeer] can adapt to, there appears to be no boundaries to [Ganzeer's] talent."
- Linah Tan,
Brownbook magazine, July/August 2007
"He does not refrain from criticizing both the government and the societal or religious constraints ruling his country."
- Cristina Viehmann,
ISNblog.ethz.ch, May 2009
"It is not entirely clear what he thinks of humanity, but it is certainly something playful, and at the same time disturbing."
- Max Strasser,
AlMasryAlYoum.com, February 2010
"Filled with infectious optimism and an eternal affection for superheroes, Ganzeer believes that comic books, bikes and good design can save the world."
- Aleksandra Sekinger,
Cairo360.com, April 2010
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Ganzeer at Palace of the Arts, Cairo-
Slip of the Tongue, Why Not?, Palace of the Arts, Cairo, February, 2010
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Ruins of the Future, by Ganzeer and George Azmy-
Ruins of the Future, an 80-page graphic novel created in collaboration with George Azmy for the PhotoCairo4 Publishing House Project, February 2009
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Welkom in Rotterdam by Ganzeer-
Welkom in Rotterdam from the series I'R'Dam, Rotterdam, July, 2008
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Ganzeer at work research materials-
Researching materials for the PhotoCairo4 Publishing House Project, December, 2008
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Ganzeer at work researching printing techniques-
Researching underground printing techniques for the PhotoCairo4 Publishing House Project, December, 2008
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Slip of the Tongue by Ganzeer-
Promotional material for Slip of the Tongue, part of the exhibition titled "Why Not?" at the Palace of the Arts, Cairo, February, 2010
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Ganzeer at work shooting a film-
Shooting Up Yours, during a One-Minute Film workshop at the Townhouse Gallery, Cairo, April, 2008
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From the public intervention Sign Language, Shatana, Jordan, July, 2009
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Ganzeer, E7na Magazine, Ramadan, 2007-
Full page illustration for a feature shedding light on the holy month of Ramadan in Cairo.
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yes!
comic books CAN save the world :D Captain Cape is my favorite: http://www.richardpeel.com
Re: yes!
I never knew someone could actually overcome my comic book knowledge and show me something new!
My favorite right now is Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley. If you haven't heard of it, you gotta check it out! It's just absurdly epic.
http://scottpilgrim.com/
Great,
I'll have a look as soon as I get home :D
Map of Europe in 1914
Hi Moffi,
I hoop this Map can help you with your project.
europe 1914-
Full page illustration for a feature shedding light on the holy month of Ramadan in Cairo.
Europe 1914/2
Europe 1914/2-
Full page illustration for a feature shedding light on the holy month of Ramadan in Cairo.
Re: Europe 1914/2
Ohmygod, Ghalia! This is sooooo close to what I want to do! It's uncanny. Thanks a ton!