Helmi El-Touni: An Icon of Egyptian Folkloric Art

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Helmi El-Touni: An Icon of Egyptian Folkloric Art

The most straightforward way to remember an artist is through their artistic creations, which serve as their legacy. When it comes to Helmi El Touni, however, remembering his work is akin to remembering one’s own identity — his art is deeply intertwined with Egypt’s culture and history. When we remember his artwork, we are not just remembering him as an artist, we are also reconnecting with Egypt’s culture. Last Saturday, Egypt lost a cultural i…