Makhlouf

Makhlouf is an Egyptian caricaturist, born in 1982 currently residing and working in Cairo. He developed his artistic talent at artist Salah El-Gamal's studio, where he learned much from El-Gamal's experience. In 2003, he began his artistic journey as a children's books illustrator, then entered into journalism at "Al-Araby Al-Nasery" newspaper. Between 2005 and 2008, he joined "Al-Dostor" newspaper, which was his first real experience in journalism in terms of experimentation, in writing, drawing, and in comics. "Ibrahim Eissa", was the editor-in-chief of the newspaper at that time and encouraged the idea of reviving art in journalism while giving caricature a renewed spirit. Meanwhile, the caricature department was led by artist "Amr Salim" at the time, whom he benefited from and was influenced by over the years. In 2008-2009, he designed the cover of "Al-Ahram Al-Eqtisady" magazine. He co-founded "TokTok" magazine in 2011, with artists (Shennawy, Hicham Rahma, Andeel, Tawfik), which presented illustrated stories for adults. Since 2011, Makhlouf has held several workshops in the field of "caricature and comics", either individually or in collaboration with artists (Shennawy and Migo), and in cooperation with institutions such as (Mazj, Cairopolitan, and Al-Balad Library). From 2008 to date, his drawings are published in "Al-Masry Al-Youm" newspaper.