For much of history, the true impact of women has been hidden or effaced. Katherine Johnson, whose handmade calculations were instrumental in the success of the first US spaceflight. Rosalind Franklin, the forgotten woman behind the discovery of the structure of DNA. And Zelda Fitzgerald, whose own writing was the source of inspiration for her husband’s novels. These are just some of the names that have been denied a place in the narrative of history.
To give them the recognition they deserve, and for their successors the space to thrive, Cartier has joined forces with Expo 2020 Dubai. Coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Cartier’s Women’s Initiative, an independent pavilion dedicated to women and their achievements has opened – the first of its kind since the early 20th century.
“The Cartier Women’s Initiative Global Gathering was an opportunity to amplify the success of these admirable women and help them reach new heights to make the world a better and more equal place.”
Cyrille Vigneron, President and CEO of Cartier
Celebrating the women of then and now
With the conviction that when women prosper, humanity prospers, Cartier created the Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai. To celebrate the impact of women’s world change through art and design, visitors were welcomed with a short film about the power of gender equality, directed by Nadine Labaki. Nadine was the first Arab director to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and her work has become a symbol of all that the pavilion stood for.
A series of more than 130 profiles was also shown, highlighting the challenges and achievements of some of the most influential women in history, such as Eva Peron. As First Lady of Argentina from 1946 to 1952 and an unofficial political leader, she played a pivotal role in enacting women’s right to vote and in motivating a global feminist movement – a legacy that remains at the heart of Argentine society.
Laying the foundations for a fairer world
The Women’s Pavilion represents a milestone for Cartier and its commitment to women – the first of which dates back to Cartier’s Artistic Director of High Jewelry (1933-1970), Jeanne Toussaint. At a time when women could not sit at a table, she revolutionized contemporary jewelry with her bold design and naturalistic works, including the panthere, which today is synonymous with Cartier.
Touissant was not just a visionary for creative experimentation, but primarily for the advancement of women. She proved that a woman has just as much right to have her voice heard as her male counterpart. And that is the spirit that Cartier carries with it to this day.
With the help of external partners, it is bringing together a global community of citizens to together shape a more inclusive future for women where they feel empowered to achieve greatness.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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