In Giza, Michelangelo Pistoletto and Cittadellarte present the Third Paradise at the fifth edition of Forever Is Now, uniting past and future in a universal symbol of rebirth
From November 12 to December 6, 2025, the Pyramids of Giza host Forever Is Now, the international exhibition where contemporary art enters into dialogue with ancient Egypt. Michelangelo Pistoletto presents a work dedicated to the Third Paradise, a universal symbol of harmony between nature and human creation. The installation reflects on immortality and on the balance between past, present and future.
The symbol of the Third Paradise
The Third Paradise reinterprets the mathematical sign of infinity by adding a third central circle, representing the fusion between the natural world and human creation. Pistoletto defines it as a collective artwork, a symbol of responsibility and rebirth, inviting everyone to reconnect with the planet and with history.
Art and society: Accademia Unidee and scholarships
In line with the philosophy of the Third Paradise, Michelangelo Pistoletto and Cittadellarte promote creativity as a tool for social transformation. In collaboration with Accademia Unidee and the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, two scholarships are awarded each year to young Egyptian talents: one for Contemporary Art and one for Sustainable Fashion.
The winners demonstrate how the principles of the Third Paradise can be interpreted: balance between nature and human creation, responsible creativity, and attention to sustainability. The initiative reflects Pistoletto’s role not only as an artist but also as an advocate of active art capable of generating knowledge, inclusion and intercultural dialogue, linking Italy and Egypt through an educational and creative pathway.
A global dialogue among international artists
Alongside Pistoletto, Forever Is Now features nine international artists: Alexandre Farto aka Vhils (Portugal), Mert Ege Köse (Turkey), Recycle Group (France and Russia), J-Park (South Korea), Alex Proba & SolidNature, Nadim Karam (Lebanon), Ana Ferrari (Brazil), King Houndekpinkou (West Africa) and Salha El Masry (Egypt). Each reinterprets the Pyramids, creating a dialogue between past and future.
A contemporary symbol of immortality
The project transforms the Pyramids into a bridge between eras. The Third Paradise becomes a universal invitation to imagine a new beginning and to reflect on the role of art in society, renewing the connection between human creativity and universal memory.
