Hala Elkoussy

Hala Elkoussy (born 1974) is an Egyptian artist and film director.

Hala Elkoussy
Elkoussy in 2013
Born1974
Cairo
NationalityEgyptian
CitizenshipEgypt
Occupation(s)Artist and film director.

Elkoussy was born in Cairo in 1974.[1][2]

She received the Abraaj Capital Art Prize in Dubai in 2010.[3] Her first film, Cactus Flower, was released in 2017.[4][1][5]

Her work is held in the collection of the Tate Museum, London,[6] and Art Jameel, Saudi Arabia.[7]

References
  1. Simon, Alissa (13 December 2017). "Dubai: Arab World Women Directors – Hala Elkoussy". Variety.
  2. "Cactus Flowers, by Hala Elkoussy | Institut français". www.institutfrancais.com.
  3. "Abraaj Group Art Prize collection finally finds new home at Art Jameel". The National.
  4. Adams, Mark. "'Cactus Flower': Dubai Review". Screen.
  5. "5 Must-See Arabic Films at DIFF". Vogue Arabia. 29 November 2017.
  6. "Hala Elkoussy born 1974". Tate.
  7. "Saudi art organisation acquires vast collection of Middle Eastern art from Dubai's bankrupt Abraaj firm". www.theartnewspaper.com.
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