“Forever is now” exhibition, runs from November 10th to December 6th, is held under the auspices of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Antiquities, and Culture of Egypt, as well as the United Nations.
Organized by the Egyptian Art Foundation, this unique global art event blends the brilliance of contemporary art with the grandeur of Egyptian history, showcasing how art interacts with time and place at one of the world’s most important heritage sites.
This year’s fifth edition featured a diverse group of international artists from various countries and cultures, including: Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto (Nobel Prize nominee), Alexandre Vartò, known as “Fils” (Portugal), the Recycle collective (France), Ana (Brazil), Mert Ece (Turkey), Salha El-Masri (Egypt), Nadim Karam (Lebanon), King Hondikpenko (Benin/France), and Ji Park (South Korea).
The exhibition serves as a global platform for dialogue between the past and present, emphasizing that the present moment is a continuous moment where creativity is manifested across the ages.
In addition to the main exhibition, this year saw the launch of two projects and initiatives. The first is the Cairo International Arts District (CIAD), held from October 12 to November 16, 2025, in downtown Cairo. It will feature five art exhibitions with the participation of more than 70 artists from Egypt and around the world. South Korea is participating as a guest of honor, showcasing the works of six contemporary artists as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations. A year of cultural relations between Egypt and Korea.
The second project is the “Decorative Arts” exhibition, held at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square from November 14 to 24, 2025, showcasing the works of more than 15 artists and designers from Egypt and other countries.
Previously, the exhibition featured a number of artworks by renowned visual artists from Egypt and around the world, who drew inspiration for their sculptures from ancient writings and pictorial values.
