CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — An international contemporary art exhibition has opened against the backdrop of Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza, bringing together modern artistic installations and one of the world’s most recognizable ancient heritage sites.
According to Africanews, the sixth edition of Art d’Egypte’s annual exhibition, Forever Is Now, opened on November 8, presenting installations that explore the relationship between ancient Egyptian civilization, contemporary creativity and shared cultural heritage.
Rather than using the pyramids merely as a setting, the exhibition incorporates the surrounding landscape and historical monuments into the artistic concepts, encouraging visitors to consider how ancient civilizations continue to influence modern artistic expression.
Among the featured works is Passage, an installation by French-American multimedia artist Raphaele Shirley. The artwork consists of a series of metal structures and arches woven with palm reeds, extending through the desert landscape.
Shirley designed the installation as an interactive passage through which visitors can experience both the pyramids and their surrounding environment. Its accompanying panels incorporate abstract patterns inspired by research into Egyptian heritage while drawing connections with visual motifs found in other cultures.
The exhibition seeks to establish a dialogue between historical identity and contemporary artistic experimentation, placing international artists in direct engagement with Egypt’s archaeological landscape.
The latest edition continues Art d’Egypte’s efforts to use major historical sites as platforms for international cultural exchange and contemporary artistic presentations.
By bringing modern installations into the vicinity of the ancient pyramids, Forever Is Now highlights Egypt’s continuing role as a meeting point between historical civilisation and contemporary global culture.
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