In January 2022, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is scheduled to host the largest international contemporary art event, the World Art Forum (WAF). The WAF is the first of its kind, and adopts Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the centerpoint of its mission. The event will take place from 15 January through 19 January, under the auspices of the Ministries of Culture, Planning and Economic Development, Tourism and Antiquities, Emigration and Expatriate Affairs, and Environment and Cairo’s Department of Tourism. The World Art Form will be held in partnership with the United Nations Representative Office in Egypt, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and the New York International Contemporary Art Society. Organized by Sheranda World Art and Jupiter Commz, the event aims to marry SDGs and contemporary art in line with, and in celebration of, Egypt’s 2030 Vision. Egypt’s Vision 2030 is a national agenda launched in February 2016 by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s cabinet. It is an ambitious undertaking which delineated eight sustainability goals to be met by 2030, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the Sustainable Development Strategy for Africa 2063. Contemporary artist…
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to Host Egypt’s First Ever “World Art Forum”
December 30, 2021
