Mahmoud Elkouriny

Dedicated Assistant Professor with over 25 years of experience in interior design education, research, and the philosophy of applied arts. Internationally acclaimed artist with award-winning exhibitions across the globe. Expertise in curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and fostering student creativity.

• · “Interior Design Criteria and their impact on the Development of Mobile Restaurants”, DSAA,2021.
• · “Innovation in interior design between the trauma of civilization and the emphasis on identity”,2020
• · “Aesthetic Philosophy of Art Resilience as a Global Art Movement and its Impact on Contemporary Interior Design”, DSAA,2019.
• · “Intelligent infrastructure it's Reflection in Interior Spaces Creativity”, International Design Magazine,2016.
• · “Origami Art and Relationship with Contemporary Interior Design”, International Design Magazine,2016.
• · “The Heritage Furniture of Yemen”, International Design Magazine,2016.
• · “Management and Planning Display and Directed Projects”, interior design and furniture, International Design Magazine,2014.
• · “Smart Systems for Housing and its Role in Solving the Energy Crisis in Egypt”, Journal of the Faculty of Applied Arts in Damietta,2014.
• · “Nanotechnology Applications as a Competitive Feature to Support the Egyptian Economy”, Journal of Science and Arts Helwan University,2014.
• · “The Role of the Imagination in the Development of Creative Thinking Among Interior”, International Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University,2013.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in relevant field – Various accredited universities.

Dr. Mahmoud Elkouriny has participated in numerous local and international events, as well as several exhibitions both inside and outside Egypt, earning awards in many of them:

• · 2022: SDWS International Exhibition Committee & Exhibition, San Diego, CA, USA.
• · 2022: FINS. FEATHERS & FUR Exhibition, J. Mane Gallery (Honorable Mention), Online Gallery, USA.
• · 2022: 7th International Salon Art Resilience, Saint-Frajou, France.
• · 2022: Finalist in International Watercolor Masters, England.
• · 2022: Santa Clarita Arts Exhibition (Pencil & Charcoal), Santa Clarita City Hall, CA, USA.
• · 2021: MONOCHROME Exhibition, J. Mane Gallery (Honorable Mention), Online Gallery, USA.
• · 2021: Indonesia International Watercolor Competition & Exhibition, Indonesia.
• · 2021: Malaysia International Online Juried Art Competitions, Malaysia.
• · 2021: Thailand International Online Juried Art Competitions, Thailand.
• · 2021: ART DURING COVID 19, THE PANDEMIC, Online Exhibition, Meghalaya, India.
• · 2020: RUMINISM - A Bridge to Soul Exhibition (Online), Dubai, UAE.
• · 2020: Companion Private Exhibition (Online), INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE COVID-19: Multidisciplinary Challenges & Practices, Helwan University, Egypt.
• · 2020: FabrianoInAcquarello Exhibition, Fabriano, Italy.
• · 2020: Domaniinarte Exhibition, Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna Museum, Rome, Italy.
• · 2020: Exhibition of Arab Society of Civilization and Islamic Arts, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 2020: Charitable Auction to Support Victims of COVID-19, Italy.
• · 2019: Rome Art Week, Rome, Italy.
• · 2019: Premio Pittura di Mestre, Italy.
• · 2019: First Prize, 5th International Salon Art Resilience, Saint-Frajou, France.
• · 2019: Primo Contemporary Rome Art, Palazzo Velli Expo, Rome, Italy.
• · 2019: Figurative Art Award, Primo Contemporary Rome Art, Palazzo Velli Expo, Rome, Italy.
• · 2019: Organizing Exhibition of Living Scenery, Faculty of Applied Arts, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 2019: Watercolor Workshop, Fabriano, Italy.
• · 2019: Wall Painting at the Applied Arts Exhibition, Faculty of Applied Arts, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 2018: Organizing Exhibition of Living Scenery, Faculty of Applied Arts, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 2016: Exhibition for Faculty Members, Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 1999: First Prize in Art Design Competition, French Cultural Center, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 1999: 11th Youth Salon (Oil Painting), Cairo, Egypt.
• · 1999: 99th Art Exhibition, Faculty of Applied Arts, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 1999: Applied Arts Exhibition at the Russian Embassy, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 1998: Jury Prize at the 10th Youth Salon, Cairo, Egypt.
• · 1992: Movenpick Hotel Festival of the Arts, Cairo, Egypt.
• Art Fairs:
• · 2019 Rome Art Week, Rome, Italy.

• Organized annual student exhibitions featuring over 150+ student works.
• Conducted art workshops for underprivileged communities to foster inclusivity in design.
• Partnered with local and international art councils to promote cultural exchange.

• Teaching Council, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
• Teaching Council, Faculty of Applied Arts, MSA University, Giza, Egypt
• The Association International for Recherche of The Resilience Resilio.
• • Representative of Movement of Art Resilience in Cairo, Egypt.
• • Movement of Art Resilience in Paris, France.
• • Association of Friends of the Museum of Saint-Frajou, France.
• • Member of the Syndicate of Fine Artists in Cairo, Egypt.
• • Member of the Applied Arts Designers Syndicate, Egypt.
• • Member of the Arab Society of Civilization and Islamic Arts, Cairo, Egypt.
• • Leader of Egypt and north Africa in Fabriano Exhibition in Italy

Many international and local newspapers and Channels TV followed the news of Mahmoud Elkouriny and wrote about his works, and we will review examples of them:

1. Newspapers:

· La Gazette newspaper, France,2019

· Le Depeche newspaper, France,2019

· Le Petit Journal newspaper, France,2019

· Al Ahram newspaper, Egypt .2019,2020,2021

· Al Akhbar newspaper, Egypt.2021

· Many newspapers in Egypt.2019,2020,2021

2. TV Channels:

· Arte 24 Channel, July 2019, Italy.

· Arte 24 Channel, November 2019, Italy.

· Many Egyptian Channels, Egypt.

Mahmoud Elkouriny has taught various courses related to design, Painting, freehand and geometric drawing, as well as art history، He has been dedicated to encouraging students by organizing exhibitions of their work in art courses at the end of each semester.

o Architectural Presentation

o Design basics

o Design

o Engineering perspective

o History of Art

o Living Scenery

o Urban Sketching

o Still Life