Nadine Abdel Ghaffar

Bio

Nadine Abdel Ghaffar is an Egyptian curator, art consultant and cultural ambassador. In 2016, she established Art D’Égypte, one of the most sought-after multidisciplinary art consultancies in the region. Art D’Égypte’s mission is twofold: to advance the international profile of modern and contemporary Egyptian art, and to help preserve and promote Egypt’s rich culture and heritage. To date, Nadine has curated three highly successful exhibitions for Art D'Égypte showcasing the works of over 50 Egyptian artists: Eternal Light at the Egyptian Museum (2017); Nothing Vanishes, Everything Transforms at the Manial Palace (2018); and Reimagined Narratives at four sites on al-Mu'izz Street in Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage site (2019). Thanks to her efforts, Art D’Égypte was subsequently invited to participate in Abu Dhabi Art and ArtGenève. Accessibility and democratization of art have always been at the heart of Nadine’s vision. By activating public spaces and historic sites with interactive exhibits open to the public, the events attract large numbers of visitors of all ages and from all walks of life, transforming art from an intimidating spectacle to an inclusive community occasion. In 2019, Art D’Égypte received the patronage of UNESCO for having a vision that aligns with the 2005 convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression. Nadine firmly believes that it is vital to mentor and empower female youth in the region, and one of the core objectives of the firm’s activities is to support and exhibit female artists. In recognition of her dedication, Nadine was recently invited by UN Women to give a talk at Palais des Nations, Genève about Egyptian women and their impact on art and society. She was awarded the title Chevalier de l’ordre des arts des lettres in 2021 by the French government in recognition for her efforts to enrich the art world and was named one of Egypt’s Top 50 Women, an award given annually to honour female figures with a positive influence on society. She is currently working on Forever Is Now, Art D’Égypte’s fourth edition, scheduled to take place in October 2021, showcasing the works of ten international artists against the stunning backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza.