“Forever is Now”: Exhibition at the Pyramids of Giza by Art D’Égypte

Bringing together 14 artists from Egypt and abroad, the exhibition “Forever is Now” (third edition)—running from 26 October, 2023 to 18 November, 2023—at the Pyramids of Giza is an ode to the enchantment of ancient Egypt’s cultural heritage. The contemporary artworks featured are smoothly embedded in the landscape and blend the present with the past. The project is organised by Art D’Égypte, a privately owned multidisciplinary firm that aims to support Egyptian arts and cultural initiatives, established by the French-Egyptian curator Nadine Abdel Ghaffar.

Taking place during a tumultuous time that sees our present disturbed in myriad ways, the exhibition is an homage to the continuum of our civilisation and our relentless pursuit of life. Hope and faith are anchored within our knowledge of the past and in the unwavering belief that there is no conception of the future without history.

Forever is Now Map. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.  

Argentinian artist Pilar Zeta introduced her artistic project “Mirror Gate”, stating that it was inspired by her fascination with Egyptian culture and the ancient mysticism in Egypt. She considers this gate to be significant, serving as a multidimensional portal connecting past and present, blending natural and artificial materials from the post-industrial era. She invites viewers to reflect upon their infinite potential when they see their reflections inside the pyramids, drawing connections to the limitless possibilities found in Egyptian mythology.

From the United States, the visual artist Carol Feuerman contributed with her project “Egyptian Woman in the Form of the Goddess Hathor.” She says, “I specifically created this piece for the third edition of ‘Forever Is Now’ due to my deep passion for the concept it embodies. This artwork represents my personal interpretation of Hathor, where she is depicted as a contemporary woman embodying the essence of the goddess. While the similarities between my sculptures and the goddess may not be immediately evident, the resonance I feel with Hathor is strong. My artistic talent lies in presenting realistic sculptures of women celebrating their natural beauty and opulence, and in these sculptures, I strive diligently to represent the fluidity that reminds us of water, just as Hathor is also associated with water, fertility, love, beauty, music, joy, and motherhood. I sought to honor Hathor through this sculpture.”

Read more about individual artworks and artists.

Mirror Gate by Pilar Zeta. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.  
Egyptian Woman in the Form of the Goddess Hathor by Carole A. Feuerman. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.  
Reality is Timeless by Rashid Al Khalifa. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.  
Temple •I• by Stephan Breuer. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
As Above, So Below (Dome of Starry Sky) by Mohamed Banawy. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
Horizon by Costas Varotsos. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
The Ghost Temple by Sam Shendi. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
Lupine Aurora by Arne Quinze. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
Observatory Meta Oiko by Artur Lescher. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
Meditation on Light by Dionysios. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
Translucent Pyramid by Rashed Al Shashai. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
Treasures by Azza Al Qubaisi. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
RA by Sabine Marcelis. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.
Inside Out Giza 2022/2023 by JR. Courtesy of Art D’Égypte.

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Published by Tulika Bahadur

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