Hesham Malik

Hesham Malik is a globally acclaimed artist, distinguished for his distinctive perspective on contemporary art. He specialized in art and design at the Parsons School of Design and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His work is characterized by vibrant colors, intricate textures, and a deep connection to the cultural and everyday lives of people. Hesham's works are inspired by his direct interactions with diverse communities around the world. He frequently explores themes of unity, human psyche, and the merging of Eastern and Western cultures. His ability to tell complex stories through layered artistic techniques has earned him recognition in many countries.

Hesham is also known for his initiative to promote children’s education and the development of their artistic talent. His openness to various cultures is enriched by his experiences from travels and stays in diverse places such as  Reykjavik, Jokkmokk, Nairobi, Manila, Paris, and more. These encounters allowed him to combine different artistic forms, creating new styles and original works. Malik’s work serves not only aesthetic purposes but also has an educational and societal impact.

The artist engages the younger generation through his global projects and educational programs, encouraging them to adopt a responsible mindset towards creation and consumption. One of his most highly regarded international endeavors is a unique sustainability initiative known as "Life of a Box." He had established this initiative in 2000 and is officially endorsed by the Ministry of the Environment. "Life of a Box" offers a fundamentally innovative approach to the upcycling of recyclable materials through an educational artistic endeavor. Hesham's initiative saves abandoned used cardboard boxes, transforming them into artistic installations in order to promote sustainability.

"Life of A Box" icludes over thousand participants some of the Esteemed participants are European Schengen Museum in Luxembourg, National Museum of Denmark, National Museum of Ireland, Nobel Prize Museum in Sweden, National Museum of the History of Ukraine, National Museum of Cotroceni in Romania, Musée des Augustins in Toulouse, France, Environmental Services Association in London, Hawk Conservancy Trust in Hampshire, UK, Reykjavik City Museum in Iceland, Nuuk Art Museum in Greenland, Museum of Anthropology in Canada, Museum Brugge in Belgium, Swiss Museum in Ballenberg, University of New York, UNICEF, Red Cross, Carpe Diem Gallery in Goa, German National Library, The New York Public Library, Tūhura Otago Museum in New Zealand, Waitangi Museum in New Zealand, Paper and Watermark Museum of Fabriano in Italy, Natural History Museum in Zurich, and numerous others.