The Procession reflects one of the scenes deeply rooted in Egypt's cultural memory: the Mahmal procession, which made its way from Cairo toward the Hijaz, carrying the Kiswa of the Kaaba, surrounded by crowds and rituals of farewell and celebration. The Mahmal forms the visual heart of the composition, while the movement of the procession around it brings together celebration, spirituality, and belonging. Here, the procession is more than a historical event; it becomes a symbol of giving - an image of Egypt offering what the hands of its people had made, on a journey carrying meanings of faith, connection, and generosity. Through simplified Cubist forms and balanced movement, the painting retrieves this scene from memory and transforms it into a timeless image, embodying giving, faith, and the collective spirit that accompanied the procession on its journey toward the Hijaz.
The Procession
محمد أبونازل
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EGP 25,000
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Paintings
Acrylic
Canvas
60 x 80 cm
2026
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