During the late 1940s and 50s in Cairo’s art circles, there were rumors about Soliman’s patron dealing in fakes and asking Soliman to imitate the works of minor French impressionists. When asked about this, Soliman admitted to producing only one fake Pissarro. He also mentioned receiving patronage from a rich Jewish businessman in Cairo when he was just 20 years old. Soliman credited the foreign communities in Cairo, especially the Jews, for guiding him toward success. He believed that without their patronage, he would not have become a recognized painter at such a young age. Despite this early period, Soliman’s career spanned nearly 60 years. Besides painting, he also wrote extensively on art and literature, founded avant-garde publications, taught at various institutions, and contributed to Egypt’s cultural life through his writings on the role of art and the artist in society.