Highlights of Magdalena’s Strategic Influence
Strategic Energy Dialogue – UAE Delegation to South America
(2024)
As advisor to Esyasoft, a technology subsidiary of Sirius International Holding under the IHC Group, Magdalena joined the official UAE delegation led by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. She played a key role in facilitating high-level dialogue and fostering strategic connections between government entities and leading energy and technology stakeholders. The mission marked a pivotal moment in strengthening UAE–South America relations, focusing on energy transition, smart infrastructure, and digital innovation. Her presence and counsel helped deepen bilateral ties and laid the foundation for collaborative frameworks across energy, sustainability, and digital transformation sectors, supporting long-term economic and environmental goals on both continents.
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Collaborations With HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
(2016 – Present)
Magdalena has played a key advisory and curatorial role in numerous Monaco-based projects that unite the realms of art, diplomacy, and sustainability. Working alongside royal patrons, foundations, and global institutions, she has helped conceptualize and facilitate initiatives aligned with the mission of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, focusing on environmental stewardship, cultural dialogue, and international cooperation. Magdalena’s work has contributed to Monaco’s standing as a hub for cultural diplomacy and sustainable leadership. Her initiatives have helped bridge the worlds of innovation, art, and philanthropy, supporting causes ranging from ocean preservation to cultural preservation, and reinforcing the principality’s role in shaping future-focused global discourse.
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Global Cultural Engagement – Serpentine Galleries Collaborations
(2014 – Present)
In collaboration with the Serpentine Galleries, one of the world’s leading contemporary art institutions and a key part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies cultural portfolio, Magdalena M. Gabriel has contributed to a range of high-impact projects and events. Her role bridges strategy and influence, serving as a connector between the institution and a global network of patrons, collaborators, and cultural leaders. Through these collaborations, Magdalena’s strategic contributions have attracted new supporters and cultivated partnerships that extend the Serpentine’s reach and relevance globally. Her work with the Serpentine has supported the gallery’s mission to serve as a cultural catalyst, amplifying innovation, inclusivity, and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
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The Art Market 3.0 – Cultural Innovation in Monaco
(2022)
Magdalena M. Gabriel co-curated and co-presented The Art Market 3.0, a high-profile event in collaboration with Musée Collection des Arts, CADAF, and MetaVRse. She played a central role in shaping the dialogue between traditional collectors, digital innovators, and institutional patrons, bridging the worlds of culture, technology, and investment. Held in Monaco during Art Week 2022, the event served as a platform for global dialogue on the future of digital collecting, sustainability in blockchain innovation, and the fusion of art and technology. Magdalena’s involvement helped to position Monaco as a progressive cultural hub embracing digital transformation.
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Uniting Visionaries for Environmental Legacy at the request of HSH Prince Charles Philippe d’Orléans
(2015-2016)
As patron and strategic partner of Solidarity and Friendship – Le Bal de La Riviera, Magdalena leveraged her diplomatic expertise to orchestrate the convergence of globally recognized environmental leaders and royal patrons. She served as the key facilitator aligning philanthropic objectives with cultural diplomacy. Under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philippe d’Orléans, Duke of Anjou, and in the presence of Europe’s diplomatic elite, this initiative aimed to elevate cross-border collaboration on environmental action. Magdalena’s leadership directly contributed to the historic alignment between the HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, creating a united front in the global sustainability space. The initiative led to over $40 million raised for environmental causes, setting a new benchmark for philanthropic diplomacy.
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Expanding a Global Icon – Collaboration with Arturo Di Modica
(2022)
Magdalena worked in close collaboration with renowned sculptor Arturo Di Modica, serving as a strategic advisor to elevate and extend the global resonance of his work. Through diplomatic engagement, and legacy positioning, she played a pivotal role in amplifying the Bull’s symbolism beyond Wall Street into new philanthropic, institutional, and international contexts. The successful creation and positioning of a new Bull sculpture in Shanghai marked a milestone in the global evolution of Di Modica’s legacy. Through her advisory, Magdalena helped ensure the work’s relevance and resonance within an international narrative of economic strength and cultural influence.
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