Giza Pyramids Awaken Contemporary Creativity in 'Forever Is Now'
10 artists’s take on the timeless allure of Egypt.
Summary
- Forever Is Now returns for its fifth edition, running through December on the Giza Plateau
- The showcase features 10 site-specific commissions by an international roster of artists
- The theme centers the mythic and historical dimensions of the pyramids and the timeless power of art
Fresh off the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Forever Is Now returns to the Giza Plateau with a crop of new sculptural commissions, for that special month of the year when the ancient pyramids turn into an open-air art gallery. Running through December 6, the 2025 edition pays tribute to the timeless allure of Egypt’s cultural heritage, exploring the mythic layers of the pyramids and how they’ve rippled into arenas of art, philosophy, culture and history.
Ten international artists were tapped to create large-scale, site-specific installations circling the timeless power of art and how its meanings bend, shift and endure through eras. Weaving throughout the sculpture park, visitors will confront ideas of memory, temporality, spirituality, and nature, rendered through the majesty of its ancient backdrop.
Highlights from the ongoing edition include “Doors of Cairo” by Vhils, which alchemizes found street objects into portals between epochs, and Jongkyo Park’s “Code of Eternal,” a geometric work incorporating nearly 1,000 stainless steel mirror dots that flicker into an encrypted message. Additional standouts include Turkish artist Ege Köse’s chromatic reinterpretation of the Shen, a symbol of infinity and divine protection, and the symphony of desert winds sung by Ana Ferrari’s “Wind,” composed of 21 upright, aluminum flutes.
Supported by UNESCO and Art D’Egypte, Forever Is Now continues its mission to foster cross-cultural dialogue and creative exchange. Head to Art D’Egypte’s website for more information on how to visit.
