About The Artist


Born in Alexandria, Egypt (2nd January 1963). Graduated from Faculty of Economics & Political Sciences, Cairo University (May 1984). Joined the Diplomatic Service of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (January 1985). Served in Egyptian Embassies in London (1987-1991), Santiago de Chile (1992-1996), Berlin (2000-2004) and as Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi (2006-2010). Currently working as Ambassador of Egypt in Montevideo - Uruguay (since September 2012). First trials in charcoal and pastel medium (1987). First trials in Acrylic (2015). Website: www.sami-salem.com