EPISODE · May 16, 2023 · 24 MIN
When you find love you find peace, with Nadine Kanso
from Savvy Talk · host Maha Abouelenein
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Nadine Kanso. She is an amazing designer and artist that has reimagined calligraphy by incorporating Arabic into her rings and necklaces. Nadine illuminates eye-catching letters and meaningful phrases, adorning them with diamonds and fascinating gemstones. We talk about her story, the power and importance of Arab culture. And how Nadine is using her art and Arab language to preserve this beautiful heritage. She recently made us all proud by being the first Arab designer to collaborate with French Luxury Maison, Guerlain.About Nadine KansoCultural Entrepreneur, Artist Photographer, Creative director of Bil Arabi, a modern brand that reflects introspective messages and deep meaning into unparalleled eye-catching jewelry for all outspoken generations. Nadine was born in Beirut , Lebanon. She grew up in the Arab world embodying the calligraphical exquisiteness surrounding her, she gained a deep infatuation for typography laying the foundation for her groundbreaking designs.Nadine launched her radical jewelry brand Bil Arabi in 2006, establishing herself as Dubai’s electrifying pioneer in jewelry making with disruptive designs instigating a never seen before trend.You can find Nadine Kanso on Instagram, and find out more about Bil Arabi on their website, on Instagram And on Facebook.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:57 Nadine`s story 2:32 Spread the Message of who we are as Arabics 3:32 We jewelry was introduced in your art and design? 5:17 From an Art Project to a business - Bil Arabi8:37 Do you feel as an artist or entrepreneur? 9:12 Sharing the Arabic culture with the world11:40 Misconceptions about the Arabic world 12:52 Preserving the Arabic language 16:21 UAE the place to be 17:46 The essential of the collection 21:15 What's next? 22:11 What inspires you?23:55 outro
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