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Last week in Cairo, CulturVator – Art D’Egypte gallery launched its third edition of the annual international exhibition “Forever is Now”. Set against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the exhibition features works by 14 international artists. In essence, the exhibition “emphasizes the importance of cultural exchange between artists at the core of ancient Egyptian history and civilization.”
The third segment, “Forever Is Now,” which runs from October 26 to November 18, features a variety of artists coming from around the world. Among them are the Egyptian artist Mohamed Banawi, the Saudi talent Rashid Al-Shasha’i, in addition to the American visual artist Carol A. Feuermann and Belgian creator Arne Coens. These artists have come together to creatively engage with one of the world’s most iconic historical sites, crafting immersive visual narratives that seamlessly merge contemporary elements with the past, weaving together tales of the land and its inhabitants.
“Forever Now” takes place in the vicinity of the Giza Pyramids and the surrounding plateau. The exhibition, curated by CulurVator – Art De’Egypte, highlights artists from different regions and countries around the world, engaging them in wide-ranging artistic expression in one of the world’s most historic monuments. The installations evoke a present intertwined with the past, in harmony with the land and contextual history.
Contemporary artworks use various materials, including fiberglass, steel, stone and marble, providing an environmentally conscious artistic experience. In fact, each of the fourteen artists took different directions in their installations, each interacting with the context in a unique way. For example, a geometric sculpture by Dionysius titled “Contemplation of Light,” which harnesses artificial intelligence; An ultra-realistic sculpture by Carol Feuerman titled “Egyptian Woman in the Shape of the Goddess Hathor,” evoking the ancient Egyptian god of love and fertility; Parts of Rashid Al Khalifa’s labyrinth emerge from the ground at different angles, each decorated with patterns inspired by the book “The Tower of Babel” by the Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher in 1679.
This year’s exhibition raises questions about the new era of technology and cultural change that the world is experiencing by combining cultural heritage with the rich diversity of contemporary artistic practices. The exhibition also highlights the importance of cultural exchange between artists, which demonstrates the place of human creativity at the heart of the vibrant history and ancient Egyptian civilization. – Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, founder of CulturVator – Art D’Egypte
Architectural installations have the ability to make powerful statements through spatial interventions, evoking distinct experiences. Last month, NYCxDESIGN presented Design Pavilion, a landmark public architecture exhibition in New York. The pavilion highlights three installations that examine materiality, sustainability and social justice. Additionally, the theme of Burning Man 2023 was “ANIMALIA,” encouraging participants to embark on a journey of blurring the line between reality and fantasy in their installations. Finally, the 10th edition of the MPavilion in Australia, designed by Pritzker Prize winner Tadao Ando, will open next week.
(tags for translation)Architecture
