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Nermine M. Said serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of the Arts at The American University in Cairo (AUC), bringing extensive expertise in Egyptian costume design for theater and cinema with international presentations across Bucharest, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Cyprus.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Master's in Folklore-Theatre (2016) from The Higher Institute of Folklore, Academy of Arts, Cairo, focusing on "Aragouz Theater: A Field Study in Cairo"
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Folklore (2005) from The Higher Institute of Folklore, Academy of Arts
- Diploma in Fashion Design and Dressmaking (2002) from Thomson Education Direct, Scranton
- Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (2000) from The American University in Cairo
Dr. Said's research centers on the intersection of costume design, historical analysis, and psychological symbolism, with particular emphasis on character development through accessories and color theory. Her artistic practice manifests in groundbreaking installations like KHOTOUM: The 7 seals (2022) and Khotoum (2014), exhibited globally in Cairo, Helsinki, and London, alongside pandemic-era works such as Shield by Nature—a 30-day self-portrait series exploring nature's protective symbolism. Current investigations into Egyptian cinema's costume history demonstrate her commitment to preserving cultural narratives through material artifacts.
As an active OISTAT (Egypt) member and contributor to the international costume designers' sub-committee, she bridges academic scholarship with professional practice in visual storytelling.
