Taste of Tunisia

More than 30 art works by Tunisian artist Abdelmajid El Bekri are on display at the Boyi Art Gallery in downtown Beijing, as part of the "Meet in Beijing 2008" cultural activities.

Situated on the North African coast of the Mediterranean Sea between Algeria and Libya and just south of Italy, Tunisia represents an intriguing cultural blend of Europe and Africa.

A professor of artistic education, Abdelmajid El Bekri has contributed to the renewal of Tunisian painting and the development of artistic education. Calligraphic lines, symbols and emblems pervade his canvas. He has held solo shows in Tunis, Vienna, Prague, Rome and Paris and has many national and international trophies under his belt, such as the Prize of the Jury of the Fifth International Biennale of Cario.