The purpose of the ground-breaking exhibition ‘Eternal Light: Something Old, Something New’ was to highlight the extraordinary attempts to interpret ancient cultural heritage through modern and contemporary artworks. It featured a selection of artists who brought to life the flow of light and energy of Egypt’s history, connecting its past to its present. The main focus of the exhibition was also to shed light on the inspiration for the work of these artists, placing artworks and artifacts in a way that confronts the past with the present.

‘Eternal Light: Something Old, Something New’ offered the unique opportunity for the visitor to travel back in time and to participate in taking responsibility for carrying the eternal light from past to present. The juxtaposition of contemporary artworks with ancient artifacts further underlined the importance of preserving ancient cultural heritage and its seminal role in shaping present and future societies.