Forever Is Now III, the contemporary art exhibition curated by CulturVator - Art D'Égypte and its founder by Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, reunites for the third time a group of international and local artists under the Pyramids of Giza, with the largest line-up the show has seen to date.
The artworks by Arne Quinze (Belgium), Artur Lescher (Brazil), Azza Al Qubaisi (UAE), Carole A. Feureman (USA), Dionysios (Greece), Costas Varotsos (Greece), JR (France), Mohamed Banawy (Egypt), Pilar Zeta (Argentina), Rashid Al Khalifa (Bahrain), Rashed Al Shaishai (Saudi Arabia), Sabine Marcelis (The Netherlands), Sam Shendi (Egypt & UK) and Stephan Breuer (France) are on view until November 18th, 2023.
'Reality is Timeless' by Rashid Al Khalifa © M04 Network
Forever Is Now is a contemporary art exhibition that brings together artists from throughout the region and the world to contemplate the wonder of an ancient civilization through the lens created by their present-day interests, concerns, and passions. Located at the 4500-year-old UNESCO world heritage site, the Pyramids of Giza and the surrounding plateau, the exhibition seeks to question the new era of technology and cultural change by juxtaposing treasured cultural heritage with the rich diversity of contemporary art practice.
'Mirror Gate' by Pilar Zeta © M04 Network
This year’s edition is located around the "play" concept that sees the Giza Plateau transformed into a space of serendipity, chance and experimentation featuring interactive sculptural artworks set to invite viewers to actively engage with each installation. By becoming creators of their own experience and altering the outcome of each work, visitors to Forever is Now 03 blur the line between artist and viewer in a playground of possibilities.
'Treasures' by Azza Al Qubaisi © M04 Network
“This year will be our most ambitious yet with 14 participating artists – the biggest program we will stage to date. The forthcoming edition like previous iterations, will aim and continue to create unexpected and energising dialogues between humanity’s ancient past and its contemporary present - ultimately demonstrating the enduring influence of ancient Egypt’s cultural heritage and its ongoing ability to inspire both the artistic and public imagination in novel ways. Both Egyptians and international visitors alike will be able to interact and experience contemporary art in the context of this legendary, ancient monument.” Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, Founder & Curator Art D’Égypte by Culturvator.
Horizon by Costas Varotsos © Kollectiv
The Ghost Temple by Sam Shendi © AFP
Temple •I• by Stephan Breuer Lupine Aurora by Arne Quinze ©AFP
Observatory Meta Oiko by Artur Lescher © AFP
Egyptian Woman in the form of the Goddess Hathor by Carole A. Feuerman
Inside Out Giza 2022_2023 by JR © MO4
As above so below (Dome of starry sky) by Mohamed Banawy © AFP
Translucent Pyramid by Rashed Al Shashai © AFP
Forever Is Now III
26 October - 18 November 2023
9.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Great Pyramids of Giza
Cairo, Egypt
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Press release and photos courtesy of P:S
Cover photo: 'RA' by Sabine Marcelis © M04 Network
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