About Syra Arts
Based in Cairo and Washington DC, Syra Arts is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to presenting Middle Eastern, Egyptian, and Iranian artists and designers. Founded in 2011 by passionate art collectors Sylvia Van Vliet Ragheb and Randa Fahmy Aboul-Nasr, the gallery has spent over a decade building bridges between cultures through exceptional contemporary art.
About The Founders
Sylvia Van Vliet Ragheb
Co-founder and Director, brings years of experience in art collecting and cultural programming. Based in Washington DC, Sylvia oversees the gallery's American operations and international art fair participation.
Randa Fahmy Aboul-Nasr
Co-founder, brings deep knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African art scenes. Her expertise helps identify and nurture emerging talents while maintaining the gallery's strong connections to the region's established artistic communities.