Nadine Abdel Ghaffar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron During His Official Visit to Egypt

Egypt Today

17-04-2025

During his recent official visit to Egypt, His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron met with Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, founder of Art D'Égypte by CulturVator, at the French Institute of Oriental Archaeology in Cairo. This meeting reaffirms the deep-rooted cultural ties between Egypt and France and supports their joint efforts to foster dialogue between civilizations through art and culture.
This meeting comes four years after Ms. Nadine Abdel Ghaffar was awarded Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, in recognition of her impactful contributions to promoting art and culture and sharing Egyptian creativity with the world.
During the meeting, President Macron expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Art D'Égypte by Culturvator in promoting Egyptian culture and preserving heritage by merging it with contemporary art. He emphasized the importance of continuing cultural cooperation between France and Egypt. In turn, Nadine Abdel Ghaffar shared her pride in the meeting, noting that France's support for the arts and culture continues to inspire her mission to position Egypt as a global platform for art and creativity.
This year marks the fifth edition of the Forever is Now exhibition, which will feature a renowned French artist. Since its launch, the exhibition has served as a cultural bridge between Egypt and France, being the first contemporary art exhibition ever held at the Pyramids of Giza. Over the years, it has welcomed some of the most French prominent artists who left a significant mark on the Egyptian art scene:
• JR, the French visual artist, participated in the first and second editions with large-scale interactive works combining photography and conceptual art, creating a unique experience that bridges past and present.
• eL Seed, the French-Tunisian artist, blended Arabic calligraphy with street art to convey messages of unity and shared culture in a captivating visual language.
• In the third edition, Stephan Bruer, a digital artist, presented a distinctive visual experience that reinterpreted ancient Egyptian architecture through light and visual illusion.
• In the fourth edition, Jean-Marie Appriou added a mythological dimension to the historical site through his poetic sculptural works, supported by Perrotin Gallery.
Prominent French cultural institutions have played a vital role in the success of these initiatives, including the French Embassy in Egypt, the French Institute in Cairo, and the Centre Pompidou under the leadership of Laurent Le Bon. TV5 Monde also supported the global promotion of the exhibition through media campaigns that amplify the voice of contemporary art and highlight the importance of cultural dialogue.
As further global recognition, the exhibition is under the patronage of UNESCO, headquartered in France, emphasizing its role in connecting civilizations and preserving heritage through modern art.
Forever is Now presents a unique artistic vision that merges Egypt's ancient legacy with contemporary expression, offering visitors a journey from the depths of history to the horizons of the future. The project embodies the strong cultural bond between Egypt and France and underscores how art can be a powerful tool for human and cultural connection across time.
Through these initiatives, Nadine Abdel Ghaffar and Art D'Égypte by CulturVator continue to play a pivotal role in building bridges between civilizations and positioning Egypt as a global destination for art and creativity.