Air Marshal Mahmoud Shaker Abdel-Monem: A Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction Mahmoud Shaker (1926 – 1980) occupies a unique position in Egyptian art history—a military officer who simultaneously nurtured an artistic vision firmly anchored in geometric abstraction. Born in Al Bidaa, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt, his life was defined by unwavering discipline instilled during his formative years at the Egyptian Military Academy and subseque…