AMA Expedition unites astronomy, mythology and contemporary art in Luxor, Egypt, during the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027. A cultural bridge from Uruguay to the timeless land of Kemet.
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AMA Expedition Egypt 2027 is a multi-disciplinary project that brings together astronomy, ancient Egyptian mythology and contemporary visual art around a unique celestial event: the total solar eclipse that will cross Egypt on 2 August 2027. Conceived and directed by artist and writer Dan Aug, AMA proposes a dialogue between cosmos and civilization, memory and future.
Three pillars sustain the AMA Expedition. Each one opens a different door into the same experience: to look at the sky and at ourselves through the lenses of science, myth and creative imagination.
Observation of the total solar eclipse from Luxor with the guidance of professional and amateur astronomers, public talks about the mechanics of eclipses, and educational activities that connect celestial events with the history of science.
A journey through the myths of Kemet, where celestial phenomena were read as messages of gods and goddesses. AMA explores how ancient narratives still echo in our contemporary imagination and how they inspired Dan Aug’s fictional universe.
Exhibition of the series Dream of a Night in Giza, live presentations, and dialogues between visual artists, writers, musicians and researchers. AMA understands art as a bridge where stories, symbols and observations become a shared experience.
On 2 August 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross North Africa and the Middle East. For a few minutes, day will become night over Luxor—the ancient Thebes— offering a once-in-a-century opportunity to witness the sky as the Egyptians of pharaonic times might have seen it.
AMA Expedition positions Luxor as a living observatory where science and symbolism meet. The project invites visitors to experience the eclipse not only as an astronomical event, but as a cultural and artistic milestone.
Conceptual visual of the 2027 total solar eclipse over Luxor. Not to scale. AMA Expedition turns this astronomical event into a shared artistic experience.
Created between 2002 and 2019, Dream of a Night in Giza is the core ART (visual) universe behind AMA Expedition. The series follows a young Egyptian protagonist (Neferu) crossing realms of science fiction, spiritual initiation and cosmic symbolism.
During AMA Expedition, this Dan Aug's Art series is envisioned as a monumental exhibition in Luxor, inviting visitors to walk through the dream like cartography of the land of Kemet.
Parallel to the paintings, Dan Aug developed "The Legacy of Neferu", an illustrated novel that expands the AMA universe in literary form. Neferu, a young priestess, travels through space-time guided by enigmatic beings who reveal scientific and mystical truths.
The book functions as a narrative backbone for the Expedition from the Art point of view, connecting artworks, conferences and public activities in Egypt and beyond.
AMA Expedition is structured in phases that combine preparation, international collaboration and on-site activities in Egypt. The calendar below is indicative and will be refined together with institutional partners and sponsors.
Consolidation of the project’s identity, diplomatic dossiers, partnerships with cultural and scientific institutions, and the official launch of the AMA Expedition website and communication materials.
Engagement of strategic partners in Uruguay, Egypt and abroad: embassies, ministries, universities, observatories, museums, foundations and private companies supporting the Expedition.
Exhibitions, talks and media outreach introducing the AMA vision. Educational content about the eclipse, ancient Egyptian cosmology and the Dream of a Night in Giza series.
Artistic and astronomical activities in Luxor: exhibition of the paintings, book presentations, open-air installations and guided observations before, during and after totality.
Production of a documentary, catalogues and travelling shows in different cities, consolidating AMA Expedition as a long-term cultural reference between Uruguay, Egypt and the international community.
Institutions interested in co-creating specific activities—workshops, residencies, publications, research programs—are invited to contact AMA Expedition and help shape this shared path towards 2027.
AMA Expedition offers a unique opportunity for sponsors and institutions to be associated with an unprecedented event where cultural heritage, scientific outreach and contemporary art converge under a total solar eclipse.
Partners are invited to support specific aspects of the Expedition—exhibitions, educational programs, production of catalogues and documentaries, logistics in Luxor—or to become global sponsors of the whole project.
AMA Expedition is currently seeking founding partners. Logo placement, mentions in press materials, on-site visibility in Luxor and participation in publications will be discussed individually with each sponsor.
For tailored proposals, please contact the AMA Expedition team via the form below or directly by email.
Institutions, sponsors, curators, researchers and media representatives are warmly invited to reach out. AMA Expedition is open to collaborations that resonate with its spirit: to celebrate the dialogue between sky, earth and art.
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