Nadine Abdel Ghaffar

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 with a twofold mission: to advance the international profile of modern and contemporary Egyptian art, and to help preserve and promote Egypt’s rich culture and heritage. Since then, she has curated four highly successful exhibitions at stunning heritage sites for Art D'Égypte showcasing the works of over 60 Egyptian and international artists. Accessibility and democratisation 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. With the establishment of Culturvator, Nadine hopes to extend the reach of the arts even further. Thanks to her efforts, Art D’Égypte received UNESCO patronage in 2019 and was invited to participate in Abu Dhabi Art and ArtGenève. Nadine also 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 work, she 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. In 2021, she was awarded the title Chevalier de l’ordre des arts des lettres by the French government and named one of Egypt’s Top 50 Women. Most recently, she won ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the 2022 Egyptian Entrepreneurship Awards in acknowledgement for her outstanding contributions not only to the Egyptian art scene but to Egypt as a whole.