Art lovers can eagerly look forward to two solo exhibitions by the celebrated Egyptian-Norwegian artist Britt Boutros Ghali in 2025, courtesy of Galerie Son, with showings in Berlin and Seoul, South Korea.
The inaugural exhibition will commence on May 1, coinciding with the prestigious Berlin Gallery Weekend, and will continue its display until June 28th, 2025.
The second exhibition will be held at an affiliated gallery in Seoul, South Korea, with specific dates will be announced soon.
A prominent figure in European abstract expressionism, Ghali oeuvre is widely sought after by collectors and has garnered international exposure in private and public institutions alike.
Ghali’s work interweaves gestural abstraction and color with a unique sense of texture and material, delving into her inner world and the surrounding cultural influences.
With influences ranging from the early impact of World War II, the striking landscapes of her Scandinavian upbringing to Egypt’s rich cultural fabric – her adopted home since the mid-1970s – these are the experiences that shaped her artistic journey.
Her canvases offer a captivating and poetic experience, where movement and intensity intertwine, imbued with a palpable spiritual resonance.
Her current body of work, making its debut in a German solo exhibition – the first since the 1970s – reaffirms her enduring investigation into the nuances of color and the expressiveness of gesture.
Through these canvases, an inherent energy and dynamism surge forth, the artist’s draughtsmanship intentionally embodying the spirit of action, a force deliberately grounded in personal history and cultural symbolism.
The Director of Galerie Son, Max Kofler, said, “It is our distinct honor to welcome Brit back to Germany. The demand for her oeuvre has never been more profound. Her paintings resonate deeply with collectors spanning generations and continents, and we are delighted to share her latest body of work with discerning audiences in both Berlin and Seoul.”
The artist in turn conveyed her profound pleasure in teaming up with Galerie Son and her return to Berlin and Germany after so many years, stating, “Germany has always shown me great generosity, and I am deeply enthused about this recent collection of works. I eagerly anticipate presenting them at Galerie Son and to the vibrant audience of Berlin.”
Ghali has traversed six illustrious decades in her artistic trajectory, demonstrating a true command of both abstract and figurative modes of expression.
Possessing an arresting allure and a commanding presence, her paintings encapsulate the essence of life, the intangible world of the spirit, and the vivid dreamscapes.
In 1996, her significant contributions to Norwegian art were acknowledged with the prestigious Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav, Knight First Class, an honor placing her in the company of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.
The Egyptian National Council for Women acknowledged her enduring contribution to Egypt’s cultural sphere by presenting her with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.
