The Pyramids of Giza are once again hosting Art D’Égypte’s monumental sculpture festival, Forever is Now, exploring the link between past and present through a dozen site-specific sculptural artworks.

Now in its fourth edition, the festival has expanded its roster to a second concurrent show in Alexandria this year. But the big action remains in Giza, where creatives including light artist Chris Levine, tech, science and data artist Federica Di Carlo, American-Korean artist Ik-Joong Kang, and Indian Magic Realism artist Shilo Shiv Suleman have created site-specific installations backdropped by the ancient monuments.

‘This year’s exhibition is particularly special as it marks the first time we are featuring artists from Asia, opening up new dialogues and connections across borders,’ says Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, founder of Culturvator by Art D’Égypte. ‘Our concept delves into the rich narratives of our past while exploring the transformative power of contemporary art.’

The festival is on show from 24 October until 16 November and also features works by Jake Michael Singer, Jean Boghossian, Jean-Marie Appriou, Khaled Zaki, Luca Boffi, Marie Khouri, STUDIO INI by Nassia Inglessis, and Xavier Mascaro.

Beyond the valley, at Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Cleopatra’s historic capital, Alexandria, a second show is vying for attention. A Tale of Two City explores the port city’s history and cultural exchange between Alexandria and Athens from 15 October to 4 November 2024.

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