Culture showcase Forever Is Now by Art D’Égypte at Pyramids in November

Art D’Égypte has announced the sixth edition of its flagship Forever Is Now exhibition (Nov. 4 – 28) at the Pyramids of Giza. Forever Is Now 06 is a new edition led by female artists who continue their dialogue with Egypt’s ancient legacy. Not surprisingly, the event is being dubbed ‘Forever is Nowember’. Forever Is Now, at the iconic Pyramids of Giza, is organised by Art D’Égypte; the internationally acclaimed exhibition continues its mission of bringing together leading contemporary artists.

This edition featuring French, American, Chinese, British-Jamaican, and Egyptian practices, will engage in dialogue in its locale which is host to one of humanity’s most extraordinary cultural landmarks.The exhibition has become the first and largest contemporary art exhibition of its kind at the Pyramids of Giza; it transforms the historic site into a platform for global cultural exchange and artistic innovation.

Set against the backdrop of the 4,500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site, Forever Is Now invites artists to contemplate the wonder of ancient civilisation through the lens of contemporary artistic practice.

The sixth edition explores the enduring relationship between humanity, architecture and the natural world, drawing inspiration from the pyramids’ remarkable geometric precision, celestial alignment, and historic significance. Through site-specific installations and monumental contemporary artworks, participating artists will reflect on themes of continuity, spatial order, cultural memory, and the dialogue between past and present.

New take on pyramids.

Forever Is Now 06 approaches the Giza plateau not only as an archaeological site, but as a living cultural landscape that continues to inspire artistic inquiry and contemporary imagination. By integrating modern materials and technologies with references to sacred geometry, cosmology and traditional craftsmanship, the exhibition highlights how historical systems of knowledge continue to influence contemporary thought and creative expression. Since its inception, Forever Is Now has welcomed internationally renowned artists and attracted global audiences, reaffirming the universal relevance of Egypt’s cultural legacy. Founded by French-Egyptian curator Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, Art D’Égypte is a multidisciplinary platform dedicated to supporting Egyptian arts and cultural heritage.

Nadine is an Egyptian curator, art consultant and cultural ambassador. In 2016, she established Art D’Égypte, one of the most sought-after multidisciplinary art consultancies in the region, with a twofold mission: to advance the international profile of modern and contemporary Egyptian art, and to help preserve and promote Egypt’s rich culture and heritage. Since then, she has curated highly successful exhibitions at heritage sites for Art D’Égypte, showcasing the works of over 60 Egyptian and international artists. “Accessibility and democratisation of art have always been at the heart of my vision,” she says. “By activating public spaces and historic sites with interactive exhibits open to the public, the events attract large numbers of visitors of all ages and from all walks of life, transforming art from an intimidating spectacle to an inclusive community occasion.”

Tossing a pyramid.

Thanks to her efforts, Art D’Égypte received UNESCO patronage in 2019 and was invited to participate in Abu Dhabi Art and ArtGenève. Nadine firmly believes that it is vital to mentor and empower female youth in the region, and one of the core objectives of the firm’s activities is to support and exhibit female artists. In recognition of her work, she was invited by UN Women to give a talk at Palais des Nations, Genève, about Egyptian women and their impact on art and society. In 2021, she was awarded the title Chevalier de l’ordre des arts des lettres by the French government and named one of Egypt’s Top 50 Women.

She also won the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 2022 Egyptian Entrepreneurship Awards, in acknowledgement for her outstanding contributions, not only to the Egyptian art scene, but to Egypt as a whole. Art D’Égypte’s star annual exhibition, Forever Is Now, staged at historic sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, bridges Egypt’s past with contemporary art; it celebrated its 5th anniversary in 2025. Since 2019, Art D’Égypte has expanded internationally, showcasing Egyptian artists at major art fairs, hosting exhibitions abroad, and launching initiatives including podcasts, lecture series, and community programmes. Operating under UNESCO patronage, its projects are rooted in sustainability, accessibility, and cultural dialogue.

Pyramids across a water mirage.

A pyramid piece.

Art D’Égypte, since its founding, soon became a powerhouse in the Egyptian cultural calendar, with diverse initiatives across many disciplines. It develops strong local, regional, and international collaborations to enhance and promote the rich Egyptian art scene; bridges the gap between Egyptian artists and the world and supports young artists and artists with scarce funds, to get their work displayed and published. Art D’Égypte also provides art consultancies to institutions, corporations, and private collectors as well as curatorial services for public spaces and private entities. Cataloguing Egypt’s modern and contemporary art heritage is a further goal of the company through the development of documentaries on modern Egyptian artists. The culture major continues its mission to position Egypt at the forefront of the international contemporary art scene through groundbreaking exhibitions that bridge heritage and innovation.

CulturVator, its sister platform, unites these initiatives under one umbrella, collaborating with public and private partners to activate cultural spaces and foster global creative exchange across visual arts, design, film, heritage, and music. With the establishment of Culturvator, Nadine hopes to extend the reach of the arts even further.