Based between Cairo and Milan, Sahar Behairy is a Lecturer, Certified Art Economist and Curator, with a specialization in the African and Middle Eastern art markets. Born in Egypt in 1970, she has been traveling extensively since 1992, bringing a global perspective to her work. Sahar holds a Master’s Degree in Contemporary Art Markets from the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) in Milan.
For over 26 years, Sahar has been at the forefront of philanthropic initiatives, leading projects across seven countries in the fields of education, health, women’s empowerment, and childcare. Her work reflects a deep commitment to social impact through culture and the arts.

Sahar chaired the panel “Africa and the Middle East: Cultural Innovation and Development in the Arts and Culture” at the ROME Museum Exhibition in 2021 and 2022. From 2020 to 2024, she curated numerous solo and group exhibitions in major galleries across Cairo, Alexandria, Cape Town, Milan, and London. Notably, she contributed to the official country participation of Grenada, The Bridge, curated by Omar Donia, at the 57th Venice Biennale (2017).
Sahar currently serves as the Head of Special Projects for the ReA! Milano Art Fair 2025. She is also a founding member of Cairo Curatorial Collective (CCC).