Muhammad Alhawagri, born in 1971 in Mit Ghamr, Egypt, is a contemporary photographer currently based in San Francisco, United States of America. Alhawagri is known for his distinctive monochrome figurative language, which candidly captures urban figures in compelling settings. He is equally recognized for his abstract tableaus, characterized by geometric motifs or alphabetic elements. Alhawagri's artistic practice revolves around Pure or Pictorial Analog Manual Photography, meticulously crafted in a darkroom or digitally converted and minted as Non-Fungible Tokens.
Alhawagri's work delves deep into the intricacies of the human condition, investigating the profound impact of contemporary technological advancements, socio-economic dynamics, and political influences on individual identities and human emotions. His oeuvre speaks to the multifaceted nature of human existence in a rapidly changing world. An important milestone in his career was the "Occurrences Reduced" series (2015-2016) based in Saint Louis, United States of America. This project unveiled boundless technical possibilities and propelled Alhawagri into the institutional art realm, culminating in his inaugural solo exhibition at an esteemed academic art institution.
Muhammad Alhawagri's artistry has garnered recognition through numerous exhibitions and collections, solidifying his place in the contemporary art scene. His works have been displayed at prestigious venues such as the Fontbonne University Fine Arts Gallery, Art Saint Louis, Saint Louis Artists’ Guild & Galleries, Regional Arts Commission, and ArtDimension Gallery, all located in Saint Louis, United States of America. His creations have found homes in the Regional Arts Commission and ArtDimension Gallery collections, along with various private national and international collections. Furthermore, Alhawagri's participation in events like the Black Box NFT Art Festival in New York, the 16th Annual Central West End Art Fair in Saint Louis, the Human Face Exhibition at Joe’s Gallery, the Ann Metzger Memorial National Exhibition, and the Face Forward Juried Exhibition at ArtDimension Gallery underscores his prominence and contribution to the world of contemporary photography.