BIOGRAPHY
An Egyptian multidisciplinary artist, researcher, and writer, born in Alexandria in 1991, who lived and worked in Cairo for eight years before moving to France in exile due to the escalating repressive political situation and the fascist Egyptian regime that dominates every aspect of life. He has been based in France since 2019.
He pursued his studies in theatre at the University of Alexandria and has since immersed himself in a diverse range of artistic endeavors across Egypt and France, assuming roles as a researcher, assistant director, dramaturg, and visual developer. His work intricately explores the themes of disappearance, personal identity, and the complex interplay between social and political contexts, examining how these forces shape human relationships with both place and history, and how they influence our perceptions of the past.
His writings intricately navigate the intersection between the realms of arts and culture on one side, and the domains of politics, economics, and human rights on the other. With unwavering conviction, his work boldly challenges all manifestations of authoritarianism, driven by a deep commitment to championing liberty, social justice, and equality, while fiercely resisting fascism and colonialism. At the heart of his writings lies a call for international solidarity, firmly opposing all forms of capitalism.
Hakim is a seasoned programmer, program director, and visual developer with extensive experience in the arts and cultural sector. His expertise spans various key roles, including serving as a Visual/Artistic Developer for Nassim El Raqs from 2014 to 2016, where he played a pivotal role in the visual and artistic development of the project.
He also held the position of Program Director for both ongoing and developing projects at the Gouna Film Festival's industry program in 2017 and 2018. Additionally, Hakim was in charge of programming for the Jesuit Cultural Center's cinema program in Cairo in 2017. Before relocating from Egypt, he served as the company manager for the Dance Company at the Cairo Contemporary Dance Center, where he oversaw all aspects of the company’s artistic and operational activities.
Currently, Hakim holds the position of Program Officer at the Human Rights Education Unit at the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), where he is responsible for overseeing programs that intersect arts, culture, and human rights.
