Dr. Rashwan owns an outstanding collection of Modern Egyptian Art. He is also a scholar who sees his role in preserving the History of Modern Egyptian Art by undertaking and supporting research projects, helping many scholars around the world. He has an impressive collection of priceless literary references related to Modern Egyptian Art.
Being part of Egypt's academic elite art circle, Dr. Rashwan is in contact with art collectors, leading academics, major institutions and curators. His personal library and his unparalleled knowledge have gained him a reputation in the expertise of Modern Egyptian Art. A. Seggerman wrote an article about him and his collection in the Nov.-Dec.2012 issue of CANVAS magazine.
Dr. Rashwan contributed to the Mahmoud Saïd monograph compiled by E. Dawestashy in 1997. Along with Dr. M. Mitwally and Dr. M. Shaker, he masterminded the Golden Jubilee Book of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria. He was also a major contributor to "One Hundred Years of Creativity, 1908-2008", a commemorative book by the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria.
Dr. Rashwan holds an MS of Science, as well as a Ph.D. in Information Systems.