The works are all by female Egyptian artists who are considered pioneers of the country’s modern art movement. These include Tahia Halim, Inji Aflatoun, Zeinab Abdel Hamid and Naima Shishini.

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Egyptian artifacts are showcased at international museums across the Western world. If anyone was determined to see every ...