Fadia Dereen Badrawi is an Egyptian, born in the USA (1971) who has been a painter since she was 15 years old. With sensibilities from two cultures, Fadia has produced a unique blend of work ranging widely in subject matter as well as medium. She has had numerous exhibitions in Cairo, where she lives and works.
Fadia also has a career in graphic design with over 17 years of work experience. She is the Founder and Creative Director of DCI International which specializes in web design and development.
1989-1993 Wellesley College, USA
Bachelor’s Degree, Double major in Studio Art and Art History,
Durant Scholar, Magna Cum Laude
1975 - 1989 Cairo American College, Egypt
High School Diploma with Honors
Fadia Badrawi’s World of Colors by Mariam Hamdy
Daily News Egypt, March 16, 2009
Art & Technology: A Much Needed Synergy for Effective Web Applications by Ahmed El Wakil
CIO-Arabia, February 2007
Interview Diva Magazine,
March 2002
The Two Worlds of Fadia Badrawi by Muriel Allen
Egypt Magazine,
March 1995
June 2010: Egyptian Cultural Centre, Paris.
Solo exhibition entitled “Congruence” 20 paintings in oil.
March 2009: Gezira Art Center, Zamalek, Cairo.
Solo exhibition entitled “Transition” 30 paintings in oil.
February 2005: Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum, Cairo.
Solo exhibition entitled "Ode to Mukhtar" 24 paintings in oil and charcoal.
March 2002: Music Library Gallery, Cairo Opera House.
Solo exhibition entitled "Places and Moments in Time", 31 works in oil, pastel & watercolor.
June 2000: Cairo American College.
Millennium alumni reunion group exhibition.
April 1999: Apartment Gallery, Cairo.
Two person exhibition.
March 1997: Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo.
Group exhibition of three women artists.
Entitled "L'Alta Meta del Cielo" (The Other Half of the Sky) on the occasion of International Woman’s Day. 25 works in oil, pastel, and charcoal.
March 1995: Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House.
Solo exhibition. Entitled "Explorations" 42 works in oil, pastel, monotype and charcoal.
May 1992: Wellesley College.
Awarded the painting prize for the juried Art Spring Show.
May 1989: Arabesque Gallery, Cairo. Solo Exhibition.