As it prepares to host its sixth edition, Art D’Egypte has officially revealed when it will be returning to the Giza Plateau, announcing that Forever Is Now — their signature concept since launching in 2020 — will take place from Nov. 4 to Nov. 28, 2026.
Expected to once again bring contemporary art to one of the world’s most recognizable archaeological sites, the annual exhibition will feature artists from Egypt and beyond unveiling site-specific works set against the backdrop of the ancient world’s last standing wonders.
While plenty remains under wraps, this year’s edition is expected to bring together French, American, Chinese, British-Jamaican, and Egyptian practices, with more participants likely to join the lineup. According to the organizers, it will also be “a new edition led by female artists.”
The theme, for the most part, also remains a mystery for now. That said, the team behind the initiative has hinted that the festival iteration will explore “the enduring relationship between humanity, architecture, and the natural world, drawing inspiration from the pyramids’ remarkable geometric precision, celestial alignment, and historical 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,” they also added.
As we get closer to the opening, we’re sure plenty more details will be revealed. Until then, we’ll be keeping a close eye on what’s to come.