At Buro247 Middle East, we are committed to showcasing and celebrating the extraordinary talent in the Arab world. With our column, #BuroSpotlights, we bring you stories of pioneering artists, innovative designers, tech trailblazers, cinematic visionaries, sports stars, and more.
This week, #BuroSpotlights Egyptian-American AI artist Hassan Ragab.
Ragab’s work blurs the lines between art, technology, and architecture, giving birth to groundbreaking visual languages that challenge everything we thought we knew about design. Through the power of generative AI, Ragab explores uncharted territories, merging high-tech with cultural narratives and reimagining the way we interact with both our 3D environment and the digital world.
His art is both a technical achievement and a narrative tool, creating spaces—both physical and digital—that ask the viewer to question what is real and what is imagined. Each piece feels like a window into a new world, a place where technology serves as a medium for exploring timeless human themes of identity, legacy, and transformation. Ragab’s work features Egyptian motifs, from references to the pyramids and ancient hieroglyphics to glimpses of life in Egypt.
Ragab’s artistic journey has seen his innovative works displayed in some of the most prestigious global venues, from the ancient pyramids of Giza to high-profile exhibitions like TODA, Paris Photo 2024, and the JUT Museum in Taiwan. His ability to intertwine emerging technologies with storytelling has captivated audiences worldwide, earning his projects features in international media. Collections like Cairo Sketches and We Are All Kings have not only been celebrated by critics but have solidified his status as a leader in the intersection of technology and creativity. It’s no surprise that his AI-driven art has been showcased at Xposure in the UAE and Haute Photographie in Rotterdam, expanding the conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in art.
His unique ability to integrate AI and architectural philosophy is transforming how we view space, identity, and the narrative of the future. As one of the pioneers in using large generative AI models within architecture and art, Ragab remains deeply attuned to the implications of his work. He sees the rise of AI not just as a tool but as a catalyst for profound societal and creative shifts. Through his expansive, genre-defying body of work, Hassan Ragab challenges us to reconsider the role of technology in our lives, our art, and our identities.Â
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