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MADELEINE IMKEY

• Multidisciplinary Artist and Author

• Founder of Bridging Nations Foundation

• Ambassador of Societè Académique Arts- science-Letters

www.bridgingnations.world

MADELEINE IMKEY

Artist, Founder of Bridging Nations and Delegate Academic Society Arts-Sciences-Lettres.

https://imkey.com/

Happy Birthday Sayyid Badr,

I would like to extend my warmest wishes to you on this special occasion and thank you for the gracious invitation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman.

Our constructive exchange on intercultural initiatives, cultural diplomacy, and the role of the arts in strengthening understanding between nations was both inspiring and encouraging. Conversations such as these reaffirm the importance of building bridges through dialogue, mutual respect, and shared human values.

I wish you a year filled with health, happiness, and continued success in your important mission of fostering international cooperation and friendship among nations.

With sincere appreciation and highest regards,

Madeleine 💐

I thought I ordered a peaceful fruit plate in Oman…
but apparently I booked a private tasting session with the local crow council.

He arrived.
He inspected.
He judged.
He stole the watermelon.

He left without paying. 🐦🍉

My renewed pleasure of visiting the Bait Al Zubair Foundation in Muscat, an institution that plays a significant role in preserving and promoting Omani heritage, artistic expression, and cultural dialogue.

My sincere gratitude to His Excellency Mohammad Al Zubair for his cultural vision and longstanding commitment to the arts, and to Fahad Al Hasni for the uplifting and inspiring discussion we shared regarding heritage and artistic diplomacy.

I look forward to our future joint initiatives.

A rich and generous encounter in Abu Dhab with Michel El Gemayel of Abu Dhabi Festival and Lisa Ball‑Lechgar, Director of Cultural Affairs & Business Development, whose work continues to enrich the cultural landscape of the Emirates.

Thank you for the gracious welcome, the inspiring conversation, and the opportunity to explore the Festival’s exceptional publications and archival treasures.

I was inspired to share the vision behind Bridging Nations and the inclusive artistic pathways that resonate with the values of Abu Dhabi Festival (ADMAF). Some seeds flourish most beautifully when allowed to grow quietly, guided by intention and trust.

At the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Swiss Confederation in Bern, I had the opportunity to meet with H.E. Mahmoud bin Hamad bin Nasser Alhasani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Switzerland, alongside First Secretary Amal Al Rashdi.

Our exchange focused on the role of culture as a structured vector of dialogue between nations, creating continuity beyond the moment of encounter.

This encounter was facilitated through the Bridging Nations Foundation, positioning artistic expression as a tool for inclusion, connection, and sustained international cooperation.

My sincere thanks to H.E. Mahmoud bin Hamad bin Nasser Alhasani and to his First Secretary Amal Al Rashdi for the quality of this exchange, and for their gracious welcome at the Embassy.

— Madeleine ImKey