The fourth edition of ‘Forever is Now’ lights up the Giza Pyramids from October 24th to November 16th, showcasing 12 global artists in a blend of ancient heritage and modern art.
The fourth edition of ‘Forever is Now’, the renowned art exhibition by Art D'Égypte/Culturvator, is set to illuminate the Pyramids of Giza once more from October 24th to November 16th. Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as UNESCO, ‘Forever is Now’ will offer a mix of artistic creativity and cultural dialogue on an international scale.
“We are thrilled to present the fourth edition of ‘Forever Is Now’ at the majestic Pyramids of Giza,” Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, founder of Art D'Égypte/Culturvator, tells CairoScene. “This year’s exhibition is particularly special, featuring artists from Asia and exploring new dialogues across borders. Our concept delves into the rich narratives of our past while showcasing the transformative power of contemporary art.”
We have compiled a list of the 12 artists from across the world whose works will be showcased upon the Giza Plateau…
Chris Levine | United Kingdom
Known for his groundbreaking work in light art, Levine’s installation draws inspiration from sacred geometry and astronomical ratios, offering a contemplative space that explores universal truths related to the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
Federica Di Carlo | Italy
Di Carlo’s work at the Pyramids reflects her deep connection to nature and the cosmos, merging scientific and mystical elements to symbolise the infinite possibilities of life.
Ik-Joong Kang | South Korea
Renowned for his intricate mosaics, Kang’s installation bridges the ancient and modern worlds, symbolising collective memories through thousands of small canvases.
Jake Michael Singer | South Africa
Singer’s large-scale installations explore the tension between natural landscapes and urban environments, challenging perceptions of nature and history against the backdrop of the Giza desert.
Jean Boghossian | Belgium/Lebanon
Using fire as a medium, Boghossian’s burnt canvases and sculptures represent the transformative power of flame, reflecting themes of destruction and rebirth.
Jean-Marie Appriou | France
Appriou’s dreamlike sculptures blend mythology with contemporary issues. His ochre clay boat at the Giza Plateau symbolises transitions through time, accompanied by a "child character" that connects past, present and future.
Khaled Zaki | Egypt
Zaki’s sculptures merge ancient Egyptian forms with modern abstraction, resonating with the timeless essence of the Pyramids while embodying a fusion of historical and contemporary elements.
Luca Boffi | Italy
Boffi’s exploration of natural and artificial environments through optical grids invites communal interaction and transforms the Pyramids into a shared canvas for collective exploration.
Marie Khouri | Canada/Lebanon
Khouri’s arabesque forms blend Egyptian heritage with global influences, conveying universal messages of peace and unity through her flowing designs.
Shilo Shiv Suleman | India
Combining Eastern and Western symbols, Suleman’s immersive installations, inspired by the blue lotus flower, offer a space for connection and rebirth, blending motifs from both Egyptian and Indian cultures.
STUDIO INI by Nassia Inglessis | Greece
Inglessis’s sculptures engage physically with viewers, transforming through interaction to form a vision of the future that unites the human, technological and elemental.
Xavier Mascaro | Spain
Mascaro’s work integrates architecture, design and sculpture, challenging perspectives and perceptions at the Giza Pyramids, questioning the boundaries between ancient and contemporary.
This year’s exhibition also features two pioneering AI parallel projects:
Hassan Ragab | Egypt/USA
Supported by Meta, Ragab’s multidisciplinary work bridges technology and traditional art, offering a fresh perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in creative expression.
Daniah Al Saleh | Saudi Arabia
Al Saleh’s 10-minute video project, ‘Evanesce’, revisits the golden era of Egyptian cinema, blending research with machine learning to evoke nostalgia while questioning cinema’s influence on collective memory.
