Art D'Égypte's ‘Tale of Two Cities' Prepares to Land in Italy
'Forever Is Now' 2025 will feature renowned Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto.
May 07, 2025
Now in its fifth edition, 'Forever Is Now', Art D'Égypte's site-specific exhibition series, launches its latest chapter with a gathering at Cairo's Italian Embassy.
This year's iteration brings with it the participation of renowned Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto, realizing a long-held ambition to exhibit at the Pyramids of Giza. 'One of Michelangelo Pistoletto's biggest dreams was to exhibit his most important work in front of the Pyramids of Giza, and this year, it's coming true at Art D'Égypte,' said Italian Ambassador Michele Quaroni.
'We are extremely proud to work with Maestro Michelangelo, who has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize,' said Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, founder of Art D'Égypte by Culturvator. 'Part of his work is the belief that art is essential for peace, and we believe in that too.'
The evening also marked the announcement of a new cross-cultural initiative: a residency programme that will support a young Egyptian artist's study at the UNIDEE Academy in Italy.
Over the years, Art D'Égypte has steadily carved a space where contemporary art can engage with heritage. Its exhibitions invite artists to reflect on history without being bound by it, turning archaeological landmarks into open-air sites of encounter and exchange.
This June, Tale of Two Cities also returns. Following last year's debut in Greece and Alexandria, the project will now take shape between Milan and Alexandria, continuing its quiet meditation on shared histories and evolving dialogues.
The next edition of 'Forever Is Now' is scheduled to take place at the Great Pyramids of Giza from October 30th to November 22nd, 2025.
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