GHADA AMER
Egyptian artist Ghada Amer uses thread and watercolors to create subtly graphic paintings from a traditionally female craft. VIEW OUR NSFW GALLERY.

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Embroidery on paper 13 1/4 x 19 1/2 inches 33.7 x 49.5 centimeters CR# GA.19701
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 50 x 60 inches 127 x 152.4 centimeters CR# GA.21005
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 64 inches 182.9 x 162.6 centimeters CR# GA.21001
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 62 x 78 inches 157.5 x 198.1 centimeters CR# GA.20757
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Embroidery on paper 11 x 14 3/4 inches 27.9 x 37.5 centimeters CR# GA.20768
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 65 x 50 inches 165.1 x 127 centimeters CR# GA.21003
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 70 x 50 inches 177.8 x 127 centimeters CR# GA.21007
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 64 inches 182.9 x 162.6 centimeters CR# GA.21004
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 64 inches 182.9 x 162.6 centimeters CR# GA.21006
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 72 x 79 inches 182.9 x 200.7 centimeters CR# GA.21002
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 36 x 42 inches 91.4 x 106.7 centimeters CR# GA.19687
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 66 x 77 inches 167.6 x 195.6 centimeters CR# GA.21070
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Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas 66 x 77 inches 167.6 x 195.6 centimeters CR# GA.21071
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