Empower Her May 19–22, 2024 - Saphira & Ventura

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Saphira & Ventura Gallery presents ‘Divine Feminine’ at Empower Her Art Forum 2024 in Egypt, curating artists from the US and South America

A reference to technology and sustainability in the arts, the gallery is the only one to present digital works that empower women

For the second year in a row, Saphira & Ventura Gallery (NY), alongside the New York International Contemporary Art Society (NYICAS), participates in the Empower Her Art Forum (EHAF 2024), at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, in Cairo, between May 18th and 22nd, with artists from the United States and South America, selected by curator Alcinda Saphira, with the theme ‘Divine Feminine’, a project that has also been presented in Los Angeles, consulates, embassies and museums.

Its importance lies in female empowerment in the arts, supporting social causes, and using technology to raise awareness about sustainability and diversity. And Saphira & Ventura, based in New York, is one of the references in these areas of activity today, internationally.

At EHAF 2024, Saphira & Ventura represents the artists Adélia Clavien (Portugal), Bari Bing (USA), Maria T. Ason (Puerto Rico), Márcia Botelho (Brazil), Flávia Jackson (Brazil) Sabrina, Helenara Andrade (Brazil) , Sabrina Carrilli (Brazil), Samar Kamel (Egypt), Daphne Anastassiou (Chile) and Gabriela Gusmão (Brazil), who are exhibiting at the only stand that will present digital works with Samsung panels.

These are exclusive pieces, in the form of animations, produced by the gallery. They are also partners in the project, as they introduced and work with technology, sustainability and social causes in Egypt and Dubai.

The opening ceremony, on Saturday, May 18th, and the closing event, on Wednesday, May 22nd, will bring together the country’s most emblematic singers and musicians, as well as international singers and performers, with Omar Khairat who will perform exclusive, on the last day, in the Museum’s stunning Roman Theater.

The first edition of the event’s “mother forum”, the World Art Forum, was held with the support of several important ministries and cultural entities. This year has the sponsorship and endorsement of WE Telecom Egypt and SANAD EGYPT for Women’s Empowerment and numerous other sponsors, in addition to a valuable list of ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Immigration, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of the Environment and the National Women’s Council. Several other important strategic partners joined the event, including the European Union, UN Women, UNHCR, the Italian Cultural Institute in Egypt, as well as the embassies of Spain, Chile and Ireland.

About the event, Shereen Badr said: “The forum is not only the first to support women artists, but to integrate audiences and artists in the disabled and disadvantaged sectors. As part of EHAF 2024, 10 workshops are planned at the Forum over three days dedicated to visually impaired and deaf artists, as well as refugees, and facilitated by artists from 10 different countries. Furthermore, each work on display will have a sensory replica next to it that will allow visually impaired visitors to learn more about the work and experience it live.”

In 2022, EHAF founder and artist Shereen Badr participated in one of Egypt’s biggest global events to date, COP 27, in its blue zone dedicated to artistic expression and innovative ideas and organizations, as well as global artistic engagements in Italy, Germany and USA.

At Saphira & Ventura, the primary mission is to establish a new standard in the fields of Art, Design, Architecture, Technology and Sustainability, inspired by “Excellence”. The goal is to embody the essence of refined life, globally. Through its creations and events, it seeks to unite a timeless trend with an innovative spirit, awakening imagination and admiration, while honoring cultural heritage. Art is not just art, but a reflection of life in today’s society, embodying quality and essence.

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