Culturvator Conversations

What does it take to bring a historic city center back to life?

In this episode, Nadine A. Ghaffar, founder of Culturvator and Art D'Égypte, sits down with Karim Shafei, Chairman of Al Ismaelia, to talk about his impact on reviving Downtown Cairo: the vision behind restoring its heritage buildings, the challenges along the way, and how art, culture, and business can work together to give a neighborhood a second life.

In this episode of Culturvator Conversations, we sit down with Andery Blokhin and Georgy Kuznetsov (Recycle Group) to explore the ideas behind Null, their monumental installation presented at the Pyramids of Giza as part of Forever Is Now.

Together, we discuss how technology is reshaping the way we experience memory, identity, and human connection, and why "zero" represents not an end, but the beginning of a new era. The conversation examines the intersection of ancient civilizations and contemporary digital culture, questioning how art can bridge thousands of years of history while imagining entirely new futures.

From digital dimensions and collective memory to the evolving role of the artist in an increasingly technological world, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how contemporary art helps us reinterpret both the past and the future.

In this episode of Culturvator Conversations, and in light of Designer’s Circle, Shahd Osman sits with renowned interior and furniture designer Shewekar Elgharably to explore her journey in redefining Egyptian craftsmanship and her philosophy on creating timeless, culturally rooted pieces. Culturvator Conversations is a podcast by Art D’Égypte that dives into the dynamic world of art, culture, and creativity in the MENA region and beyond.

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In this episode of Culturvator Conversations, and in light of Designer’s Circle, Shahd Osman sits down with interior designer Alia El Tanani, the visionary co-founder of Living In Interiors and Don Tanani, to explore the art of designing spaces that tell stories.

Alia El Tanani is an Egyptian-American interior designer and entrepreneur, renowned for her vibrant and eclectic design aesthetic. Born in Alexandria to an American mother and an Egyptian father, she pursued her passion for design by earning a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University in Cairo. She further broadened her horizons by studying at Modesto College in San Francisco.

Culturvator Conversations is a podcast by Art D’Égypte that dives into the dynamic world of art, culture, and creativity in the MENA region and beyond.

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In this episode of Culturvator Conversations, and in light of Designer’s Circle, Shahd Osman sits down with renowned architect Ahmed Fayyad to explore the intersection of art, architecture, and human experience. From designing iconic spaces to reshaping urban landscapes, Fayyad shares his philosophy on how architecture goes beyond function to evoke emotion, inspire creativity, and tell stories.

Culturvator Conversations is a podcast by Art D’Égypte that dives into the dynamic world of art, culture, and creativity in the MENA region and beyond.

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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with visionary artists Federica Di Carlo and Nassia Inglessis as they delve into their groundbreaking installations showcased at the Pyramids of Giza.  This episode offers a profound exploration of how contemporary art continues to bridge the ancient with the modern, inviting us to reimagine the world through a lens of creativity and connection.

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Sylva Nasrallah is an Armenian Lebanese fashion designer and co-founder of NAGADA.

After studying fashion in Paris, she moved to Cairo in the late 1980s with her husband. In 1993, she joined her late partner Michel Pastore who by that time had finished working with traditional weavers in Nadada, Upper Egypt, to revitalize their craft. Bringing her fashion expertise to the collaboration, together they created NAGAGA, a world where they chose to stay on the periphery of mainstream fashion, embracing creative freedom and timeless design. Their work draws inspiration from diverse cultural expressions, creating a unique style rooted in tradition but transcending Egyptian heritage.

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