And by means of the stars
(people) are guided"
وَعَلَمَاتٍ وَبِالنَّجْمِ هُمْ يَهْتَدُونَ
Quran, An Nahl 16.16
The term "Magos" means “the wise one" according to Eastern traditions. In ancient Persian it stands for “the one who can do" and according to the Ancient Greeks it means “scholar, expert”. The Latin derivative "Magis" is synonymous with enlightened judgment and characterizes a masterful way of thinking which enables one to act well.
THE 'WISE' AS
INSPIRATIONAL FIGURES
The Magos Foundation aims to offer an open invitation to discover and follow the roads of wisdom. By offering to embark on scintillating historical as well as contemporary journeys, its overarching ambition is to act on one of the foremost challenges of our time: intercultural dialogue. At the heart of the foundation is an art collection, dedicated to the great sages of our common human history, uniquely related to “The Peoples of the Book”, in addition to kings of the East renowned for their support for peaceful coexistence. The unique and vast collection pivots around one of the greatest stories of all: the tale of the Three Kings of the East, told and retold for centuries, mesmerizing children and adults alike. Who were these illustrious “Magi”, these “Three Wise Men” Gaspard, Balthazar and Melchior, and what did they really stand for?
COLLECTIONS
From November 16th 2024
till February 2nd 2025
FIRST EXHIBITION
“TREASURES OF THE WISE MEN”
Brotherhood Museum, Malaga (Spain)
(Museo de la Agrupación de las Cofradías de Málaga)
(Museo de la Agrupación de las Cofradías de Málaga)
INSPIRE, OPEN UP
NEW HORIZONS
WHO ARE THE NEW “MAGOS”,
THE WISE OF THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD?
The Magos Foundation Awards
will be bestowed following
the inauguration of the exhibition
“TREASURES OF THE WISE MEN”
Throughout the centuries, the “Magos” have been true sources of inspiration, a philosophical ideal the world’s elite aspired to embody. In our contemporary era, the word “Magos” resonates particularly with individuals from all walks of life who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to global concerns and as such positively contribute to the shaping of our world.
MAGOS FOUNDATION AWARDS
“THE NEW MAGOS/WISE MEN AND WOMEN”
OF THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
Those Honorary Awards serve as a tribute to outstanding personalities, philanthropists, institutions, organizations that embody the very essence of the word MAGOS, which means ” an achiever, a scholar expert with the ability to accomplish great deeds.”
BARONNE CARMEN THYSSEN
2024 Magos Foundation Award
for Outstanding Achievements in Art
HIGHER COMMITTEE
FOR HUMAN FRATERNITY
FOR HUMAN FRATERNITY
2024 Magos Foundation Award
for Outstanding Coexistence Advocacy
for Outstanding Coexistence Advocacy
This financial award is intended to encourage the commitment of those who follow in Voltaire’s footsteps to combat intolerance and assist minorities in the pursuit of human dignity.
MAGOS FOUNDATION /
TREATISE ON TOLERANCE PRIZE
AWARDED IN 2024 TO THE
« NOBEL WOMEN’S INITIATIVE »
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Women’s Organization will be represented by Dr. Shirin Ebadi, Nobel Laureate for Peace.
JODY WILLIAMS
Nobel Laureate for Peace
« I would like to convey to the Magos Foundation my support for producing its first exhibition “Treasures of the Wise Men” dedicated to dialogue between culture, religions and for the International Day of Tolerance. Such program can help foster greater awareness of diversity, mutual respect, and critical challenges that face our world. It is with great pleasure that I accept to be part of the Honorary Committee of this initiative. »