Inji Aflatoun

Inji Aflatoun (1924–1989) was an Egyptian painter and activist.

Also recorded as Inji Efflatoun; Inzhī Aflāṭūn; Inzhī Iflāṭūn; Injī Aflāṭūn; Inji Eflatoun.

Overview

Born at Shobra in 1924, died at Cairo in 1989.

In detail

Inji Aflatoun studied at Cairo University. the recorded working language is Arabic and French.

The field of work recorded is painting and political activism. The authority associates the name with surrealism. Kamel El-Telmissany, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Margo Veillon are recorded as an influence.

Work by Inji Aflatoun is recorded in the collections of National Museum in Warsaw.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Inji Aflatoun”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6034343: Inji Aflatoun

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