Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Samir Rafi, born in Cairo, Egypt in 1926, embarked on his artistic journey at the remarkably young age of seventeen when he participated in his inaugural exhibition alongside fellow watercolour painter Shafiq Rizq. This formative experience immediately established a trajectory toward blending modern stylistic innovations with profound resonances from ancient Egyptian heritage—a duality that would characterize his entire oeuvre. Artistic Influences and Education Rafi’s artistic vision was decisively shaped by the groundbreaking movements of Cubism and Surr…