Abstract Painter | Egypt
Kairo Lumumba
Born in 1993
Artworks by Kairo Lumumba
About the creator
- Kairo Lumumba is an Abstract Painter; who through a consistent need to express himself became gravitated towards visual art as his medium of storytelling. Despite drawing all throughout his life; it was not untill he enrolled in drawing classes during his undergraduate studies at the American University in Cairo where he learned the significance of the message, and the value of it’s role in terms of aesthetic. Kairo learned the true meaning of expressionism and thus unlearned the boundaries of what he thought drawing was. Kairo became fascinated by 20th century modernist artists and their daring individuality at times where conformity was commonality. With a firm belief that simplicity is beauty, he found love for work that deconstructed and reconstructed forms in a simpler manner yet still preserved the visual understanding. As a result; Picasso, Basquiat and Warhol became highly influential in Kairo’s journey of expressionism. Kairo’s pieces serve as a playground where he allows his viewers to play with his thoughts.
Exhibitions
In 2022, Kairo was part of "The Good Kind," a multi-disciplinary art exhibition centered around themes of sustainability and environmentalism at Founders Spaces in Downtown Cairo on June 30. Later that year, he participated in "Waking Up," a sensual art exhibition at the Kuwaiti Gallery of Contemporary Art held at the Mormonil Factory on October 12, which showcased various craft and color techniques. In 2024, Kairo featured in "Color Code: Red," a collective exhibition at Shelter Art Space in Alexandria on February 16, which explored the essence of emotion and love through diverse artistic styles. He also showcased his work in "Intersections: Tracing Origins" at Diarbid’s Exhibition at the Warehouse Art Café, curated by Salma Al Khalidi, on May 11, which included a digital auction.
Solo Exhibitions
In May 2023, Kairo held a solo exhibition titled 'Kairo The Kulture' at Dar Al Funoon Art Gallery, curated by Salma Al Khalidi. The exhibition showcased Kairo's unique artistic vision and cultural insights.
Education
Prior to his prolific career as an artist, Kairo obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from The American University in Cairo in 2016, further enriching his understanding of artistic expression and cultural discourse.
Masterpieces by Kairo Lumumba
