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Bahgat Osman
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Bahgat Muhammad Osman
بهجت محمد عثمان |
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| Born | June 6, 1931 |
| Died | June 3, 2001 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Education | Cairo College of Fine Arts, Cairo |
| Known for | Drawing, Cartoon, Illustration, Writing, Comic, Sculpture |
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Notable work
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Illustrations for UNICEF's Convention on the Rights of the Child |
| Awards | Suzanne Mubarak 2001 Award in Best Children Book Illustrator, 2001 and Suzanne Mubarak 2002 Award in Excellence |
| Patron(s) | Yusuf Raafat |
Bahgat Muhammad Osman (1931–2001) was a famous Egyptian artist. He was well-known for his amazing cartoons and drawings. He drew for newspapers and many children's books across the Arab world.
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Early Life and Art Training
Bahgat Osman was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1931. When he was in fourth grade, his art teacher, Ahmad Shukry, noticed his special talent. This teacher was one of his first supporters.
Later, in high school, Bahgat met another important mentor, Yusuf Raafat. Bahgat then went to the College of Fine Arts in Cairo. There, he studied sculpture. After graduating, he became an art teacher in Al-Mansoura.
Drawing for Newspapers
While working as a teacher, Bahgat Osman started drawing caricatures. These are funny drawings that often make a point. He first showed his drawings to a company called Dar El-Hilal. But they did not want to publish them because of their political messages.
However, a magazine called Rose al-Yūsuf was very interested. Their editor-in-chief believed that if Dar El-Hilal refused them, they must be very good! So, Rose al-Yūsuf started publishing his work.
In 1957, a newspaper called Al Messa hired him full-time. After two years, Bahgat returned to Rose al-Yūsuf. He joined a team that helped make their weekly magazine, Sabah El-Kheir, very successful.
In the early 1980s, Bahgat came back to Egypt from Kuwait. He then worked with an opposition newspaper called Al Ahali.
His Amazing Works
Bahgat Osman drew many daily and weekly cartoons. But he also did so much more! He helped publish over 20 children's books and comics.
One of his most important works was illustrating UNICEF's Convention on the Rights of the Child. This is a very important document about children's rights around the world.
He also drew covers for books and created entire books with his own opinions. These included "Bagatos - President of Great Bahgatia" and "Hokouma wa Ahali" (Government and People). These books often used humor to talk about important issues in Egypt.
Where His Work Appeared
Bahgat Osman's drawings were seen in many popular publications:
- Rose al-Yūsuf
- Sabah el Kheir
- Al Ahali
- Al Messa
- Al Mesawer
- Al Kawakib
- Hawaa
- Al Hilal
- Sameer (a children's comic)
- Majed (a children's comic)
- Ala'ddin (a children's comic)
- Al Arabi Al Sagheer (a children's comic)
Books He Published
Bahgat Osman also wrote and illustrated his own books:
- Diktatorya lil Mubtadeen (Dictatorship for beginners)
- Bahgatos Ra'ees Bahgatia Alozma (Bahgatos President of Bahgatia The Greatest)
- Hokuma wa Ahali (Government and People)
- Dehkaat Majnoona Jiddan (Very Crazy Laughs)
- Sadaka Bela Hudood (Friendship without Boundaries)
- Kunto Hemaran (I was a Donkey)
Focusing on Children's Rights
After 1978, Bahgat Osman decided to focus more on children's books and comics. He dedicated much of his art to supporting women.
He and his wife, Badr Hamada, traveled around the Arab world. They worked to raise awareness about children's rights and the importance of education. They also helped with art education for children in Yemen.
Bahgat Osman passed away at home on June 3, 2001, at the age of 69. He left behind a wonderful legacy of art that continues to inspire and educate.
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Bahgat Muhammad Osman, a famous Egyptian artist.
