Art Print - Knowledge is in the Head by Amira Tanany

This artwork by Amira Tanany visualizes the Egyptian proverb "العلام في الراس مش في الكرّاس," meaning "Knowledge is in the head, not in the notebook." It captures the difference between memorizing information and truly understanding it.

In the scene, an elderly man sits atop a tall wooden stool surrounded by towering stacks of newspapers, while beneath him rests the white turban of a smiling Upper Egyptian man. The contrast between the two reflects Egypt’s balance between intellectual learning and lived wisdom - between what is read and what is felt.

With bold colors and swirling textures, Amira brings to life the heat of knowledge and the energy of everyday understanding. The artwork is a tribute to the wisdom passed through generations; not from books, but from human experience itself.

Printed on museum-quality matte paper, this piece is perfect for those who appreciate art that tells a story rooted in Egypt’s culture and humor.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan