Abdelaziz Gorgi
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Abdelaziz Gorgi (born 2 June 1928—died 10 January 2008) was a Tunisia
n artist. He was one of the founders of the Tunis School of painting and one of the most prominent members of Tunisia's cultural scene.
before beginning an artistic career in France. He helped create the Tunis School of painting which he led until 1983. He established his own art gallery, the Gorgi Gallery, in 1973 which mainly shows works of new Tunisian artists. His paintings and tapestries have been featured in exhibitions across the world. Gorgi taught drawing, ceramics and painting at the Institute of Fine Arts from 1959 to 1983.
Gorgi was honored by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
on several occasions. Once, Ali gave him the Grand Ribbon of National Merit for culture in 1999, as well as the President's Prize for innovation and creation on November 7, 2000. Besides these awards granted by the president, he received the Award of Merit in the field of visual arts in 1990.
Gorgi died on January 10, 2008 in Tunis, aged 79. He was buried at the cemetery of Sidi Bou Said
the next day.
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
n artist. He was one of the founders of the Tunis School of painting and one of the most prominent members of Tunisia's cultural scene.
Biography
Gorgi was born in the Tunisian medina in 1928 and studied at the Tunis Institute of Fine ArtsTunis Institute of Fine Arts
The Tunis Institute of Fine Arts is a fine arts institute in Tunis, Tunisia.Founded in 1923 its seat was located at the Dribat Ben Abdallah near Tourbet el Bey...
before beginning an artistic career in France. He helped create the Tunis School of painting which he led until 1983. He established his own art gallery, the Gorgi Gallery, in 1973 which mainly shows works of new Tunisian artists. His paintings and tapestries have been featured in exhibitions across the world. Gorgi taught drawing, ceramics and painting at the Institute of Fine Arts from 1959 to 1983.
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is a Tunisian political figure who was the second President of Tunisia from 1987 to 2011. Ben Ali was appointed Prime Minister in October 1987, and he assumed the Presidency on 7 November 1987 in a bloodless coup d'état that ousted President Habib Bourguiba, who was...
on several occasions. Once, Ali gave him the Grand Ribbon of National Merit for culture in 1999, as well as the President's Prize for innovation and creation on November 7, 2000. Besides these awards granted by the president, he received the Award of Merit in the field of visual arts in 1990.
Gorgi died on January 10, 2008 in Tunis, aged 79. He was buried at the cemetery of Sidi Bou Said
Sidi Bou Said
Sidi Bou Said is a town in northern Tunisia located about 20 km from the capital, Tunis.The town got its name for a Muslim religious figure who lived there, Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Ettamini el Beji . The town itself is a tourist attraction as it is known for the extensive use of blue and...
the next day.