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Nov 8, 2024, 12:00 AM
Nov 8, 2024, 12:00 AM
The Guardian

Forever is Now Exhibition Aims to Revive Egyptian Tourism

Giza City in Egypt Egypt sovereign state in North Africa and Asia UNESCO specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture
Highlights
  • The Forever is Now exhibition features 14 international contemporary artists presenting various forms of art including sculptures and installations.
  • The event aims to blend ancient history with contemporary art and encourages visitors to see themselves as modern-day archaeologists.
  • Egypt's ministries hope that this initiative will help revitalize tourism, which has been impacted by regional conflicts.
Story

The contemporary art exhibition, Forever is Now, is taking place at the Giza pyramids, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage site. The event, now in its fourth year, showcases artworks from 14 artists across five continents, including notable pieces by Khaled Zaki and Shilo Shiv Suleman. This year's exhibition aims to engage visitors creatively as they explore themes combining history and modernity. Curator Nadine Abdel Ghaffar hopes the event will attract more tourists amid regional tensions affecting tourism in Egypt.

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