This year was a vibrant one for Egyptian artists, and saw many recognized both here and abroad in original exhibits, collaborations and projects. We asked Art Egypt (@art_egypt) to compile a their list of top 20 best artworks by Egyptian artists done in 2015.
Coordinated by Art Egypt
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![20. By Mokhtar Zain, “Veteran Super Bomba,” digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20.-Mokhtar-Zain-copy.jpg)
20. By Mokhtar Zain, “Veteran Super Bomba,” digital art.[/caption]
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![19. By Reham Hossny, untitled, pencil drawing.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19.-reham-Hossny-copy.jpg)
19. By Reham Hossny, untitled, pencil drawing.[/caption]
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![18. By Marwan Shahin, “The Taunt,” digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/18.-Marwan-Shahin-copy.jpg)
18. By Marwan Shahin, “The Taunt,” digital art.[/caption]
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![17. By Hashem el Kelesh, “Patience,” digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/17.-Hashem-el-Kelesh-copy.jpg)
17. By Hashem el Kelesh, “Patience,” digital art.[/caption]
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![16. By Eslam Bakr, “Rembrandt,” oil painting.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/16.-Eslam-Bakr-copy.jpg)
16. By Eslam Bakr, “Rembrandt,” oil painting.[/caption]
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![15. By Amro Thabit, “30,” digital art. Featured at this year’s Roznama exhibit, an annual competition for promising artists under 30 at Medrar Gallery.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/15-Amro-Thabit-copy.jpg)
15. By Amro Thabit, “30,” digital art. Featured at this year’s Roznama exhibit,
an annual competition for promising artists under 30 at Medrar Gallery.[/caption]
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![14. By Razan Saeed, “Reyhaneh,” handmade collage.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/14.-Razan-Saeed-copy.jpg)
14. By Razan Saeed, “Reyhaneh,” handmade collage.[/caption]
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![13. By Salma Fahmy, “XXY,” photography and digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12.-Salma-Fahmy-copy.jpg)
13. By Salma Fahmy, “XXY,” photography and digital art.[/caption]
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![12. By Hassnaa, “Knuckle,” digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/13.-Hassnaa-copy.jpg)
12. By Hassnaa, “Knuckle,” digital art.[/caption]
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![11. By Muhammed Mustafa, untitled, digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/11.-Muhammed-Mustafa-copy.jpg)
11. By Muhammed Mustafa, untitled, digital art.[/caption]
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![10. By Farah Abbas, untitled, digital double exposures.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/10.-Farah-Abbas-copy.jpg)
10. By Farah Abbas, untitled, digital double exposures.[/caption]
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![9. By Abdulrahman Najmuddin, “A Silent Demise,” pencil drawing.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/9.-Abdulrahman-Najmuddin-copy.jpg)
9. By Abdulrahman Najmuddin, “A Silent Demise,” pencil drawing.[/caption]
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![8. By Youssef Maghraby, “Lollipop,” acrylic and markers. This artwork will feature at an exhibit of street art in London.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/8.-Youssef-Maghraby-copy.jpg)
8. By Youssef Maghraby, “Lollipop,” acrylic and markers. This artwork will feature at an exhibit of street art in London.[/caption]
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![7. By Aya Tarek, “Made in China,” acrylic. A contemporary portrait set to feature in an exhibit in China.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/7.-Aya-Tarek-copy.jpg)
7. By Aya Tarek, “Made in China,” acrylic. A contemporary portrait set to feature in an exhibit in China.[/caption]
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![6. By Hossam Dirar, “Waiting,” oil painting. The work recently featured in an Arts Mart exhibit.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/6.-Hossam-Dirar-copy.jpg)
6. By Hossam Dirar, “Waiting,” oil painting. The work recently featured in an Arts Mart exhibit.[/caption]
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![5. By Lamiaa Ameen, “At Night,” digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/5.-Lamia-Ameen-copy.jpg)
5. By Lamiaa Ameen, “At Night,” digital art.[/caption]
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![4. By Anwar Mostafa, “The Slave Tutorial,” digital art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/4.-Anwar-Mostafa-copy.jpg)
4. By Anwar Mostafa, “The Slave Tutorial,” digital art.[/caption]
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![3. By Ganzeer, “Listen,” digital art. This artwork has been featured by berlin-artparasites, a Facebook page with 2.2 million followers that showcases compelling artwork.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/3.-Ganzeer-copy.jpg)
3. By Ganzeer, “Listen,” digital art. This artwork has been featured by berlin-artparasites, a Facebook page with 2.2 million followers that showcases compelling artwork.[/caption]
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![2. By Ammar Abo Bakr, untitled, gouache mural. This work was recently ranked as the best mural of the week worldwide by All City Canvas, a website that showcases art.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2.-Ammar-Abo-Bakr-copy.jpg)
2. By Ammar Abo Bakr, untitled, gouache mural. This work was recently ranked as the best mural of the week worldwide by All City Canvas, a website that showcases art.[/caption]
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![1. By Teneen, “Huntkabl” (We Will Meet). digital art. This was the only Egyptian artwork that participated in street artist Banksy’s Dismaland, a temporary art project constructed in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England.](http://egypttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1.-Teneen-copy.jpg)
1. By Teneen, “Huntkabl” (We Will Meet). digital art. This was the only Egyptian artwork that participated in street artist Banksy’s Dismaland, a temporary art project constructed in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England.[/caption]
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