Bahaa Taher writes as he speaks, from the heart. His facial features, reminiscent of ancient Egypt, his dark complexion -- the hallmark of the ancients, of Upper Egypt, authentic Egypt unadulterated, pure and timeless. I illustrated him smiling with the dramatic contours of the land of his birth. May he live long. May he win more awards from Abu Dhabi and elsewhere. Let the world acknowledge his multifaceted talents.

parent page (27 March - 2 April 2008, issue #890)