27-06-2008

EXHIBITIONS
ATHENS
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20 Aristophanous, Psyrri
tel 210.321.4994.
Group exhibition featuring works by
Greek and international artists. (To July
18.)
Astrolavos Gallery
11 Xanthippou, Kolonaki
tel 210.729.4342.
“2007-2008 Exclusives,” a group
exhibition. (To July 19.)
B&M Theocharakis Foundation
9 Vas. Sofias & Merlin, Kolonaki
tel 210.361.1206.
“Paris Peinture,” works by international
artists who spent time in the French
metropolis. (To October 12.)
Benaki Museum
17 Vas. Sofias & 1 Koumbari, Kolonaki
tel 210.367.1000.
“Exploring Greece: Photographs –
1898-1913 – from the Hubert Pernot
Collection.” (To August 31.)
Benaki Museum
Pireos Street Annex
138 Pireos & Andronikou, Gazi
tel 210.345.3111-3.
“Legorreta + Legorreta: Aspects and
Color – Mystery and Magic in
Architecture.” (To July 27.)
Exhibition of works painted by artist
Gerasimos Steris during the time he
spent in Greece between 1926 and
1936, from the Koutoulakis Collection.
(To July 27.)
“Contemporary Monuments: 1981-
2008 – Works from the Sandretto Re
Rebaudengo Collection.” (To July 27.)
Bernier-Eliades Gallery
11 Eptachalkou, Thiseion
tel 210.341.3935.
Group exhibition of paintings and
sculptures by Moshekwa Langa, Lionel
Esteve and Liang Wei. (To July 10.)
The Breeder
6 Evmorfopoulou, Psyrri
tel 210.331.7527.
Solo exhibition featuring works by
Stelios Faitakis. (To June 30).
Byzantine & Christian Museum
22 Vas. Sofias, Kolonaki
tel 210.721.1027/723.2178.
Works inspired by Byzantine religious
icon painting, by the Greek artist
Omiros. (To August 31.)
Cats & Marbles
12 Fokylidou, tel 210.361.3942.
“Mandalas of the Amazon,” paintings
by Brazilian artist Ananda. (To July 12.)
Center of Folk Art & Tradition
6 A. Hadzimichali, Plaka
tel 210.324.3972.
“Photographic Encounters,”
photographs by Alexander Mihailov and
Eleftheria Kousiaki. (To June 30.)
Cycladic Art Museum
4 Neofytou Douka, Kolonaki
tel 210.722.8321-3.
Paintings, drawings and threedimensional
works representing all the
movements of the Russian avant-garde
movement (1900s-1930s) from the
Costakis Collection of Thessaloniki’s
State Museum of Modern Art. (To
October 20.)
E31 Gallery
31-33 Evripidou, Psyrri
tel 210.321.0881.
“When Oscar met the Robots,” group
exhibition of works by Giorgos
Yiannopoulos, Giorgos Theodoridis,
Costas Roussakis, Vassilis H., Ioanna
Fragouli and Dimitris Karantinopoulos.
(To July 31.)
Ekfrasi - Yianna
Grammatopoulou Gallery
9A Valaoritou, Kolonaki
tel 210.360.7598.
“New Arrivals,” works by seven young
artists (Gerasimos Avlamis, Simos Veis,
Antonis Larios, Stella Pagoni, Irini
Papadimitriou, Vassilis Soulis and Voula
Ferentinou). (To July 26.)
Eleni Koroneou Gallery
5-7 Mitsaion, tel 210.924.4271.
Exhibition of paintings, sculptures and
more by Thomas Helbig. (To June 30.)
Exerevnitis
6 Irakleitou, Kolonaki
tel 210.362.7159
“Donna Martin Graduates!” Group
exhibition. (To August 15.)
Eugenides Foundation
387 Syngrou, tel 210.946.9600.
A group exhibition organized to
celebrate World Environment Day.
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Yiannis Moralis retrospective
Α large retrospective on the work of the distinguished,
92-year-old Greek artist Yiannis
Moralis opens this Saturday at the Goulandris
Museum of Modern Art on Andros. The
exhibition will include paintings, drawings
and sculptures selected by the artist himself.
Moralis is considered one of the most important
artists of the so-called Thirties Generation,
which explored the idea of “Greekness”
(ellinikotita) in art. Moralis paints
large, abstract shapes, each in a different color,
while his early works include a series of
well-known portraits. As a whole, his works
inspire a sense of monumentality and balance.
At the Goulandris Museum of
Contemporary Art on Andros (tel
22820.22490) to September 28.
Goya the engraver
Participating artists are Kleio Bolieraki,
Vangelis Tzermias, Ilias Papanikolaou,
Marina Valesioti-Agathou, Vassiliki
Tsoutsouva and Yiannis Panoussis. (To
July 31.)
Frissiras Museum
3 & 7 Monis Asteriou, Plaka
tel 210.323.4678.
“The New Force of Painting,” group
exhibition of works by Mateo Andrea,
Daryoush Asgar, Elisabeth Gabriel and
many others. (To July 27.)
Herakleidon
Experience in Visual Arts
16 Irakleidon, Thiseion
tel 210.346.1981.
“Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Epoque
in Paris and Athens,” posters, prints
and sketches by French artist Henri de
Toulouse-Lautrec. (Extended to October
5, with new acquisitions.)
Exhibition on the work of German
photographer Winfried Bullinger,
featuring caves in Ethiopia, Sudan,
Peru, Germany and Greece. (To
September 14.)
Ileana Tounda
Contemporary Art Center
48 Armatolon & Klefton, Ambelokipi
tel 210.643.9466.
“No More Coal!” Grotesque portraits of
lonely, unidentifiable beings, by
Katerina Christidi. (To June 28.)
Kalfayan Gallery
11 Haritos, Kolonaki
210.721.7679.
Drawings and photographs by Panos
Tsagaris. (To July 25.)
Kappatos Gallery
12 Athinas, tel 210.321.7931.
“Entropy,” group exhibition of works by
artists Daphne Barbageorgopoulou,
Petros Moris, Toula Ploumi, Costas
Sachpazis, Giorgos Tourlas, Yiannis
Kokkalis, Philippos Kavakas and Geeta
Roopnarine. (To July 19.)
Magna Gallery
1 Gelonos, Kolonaki, tel 210.645.3290.
“Paths,” exhibition of paintings by
Danae Makinon. (To July 25.)
Manifactura Gallery
28 Zoodochou Pigis, Exarchia
210.381.1470
Works by Fotis Kouzinos, an artist who
is mostly involved with creations for
public spaces. (To July 5.)
Martinos Gallery
24 Pindarou, Kolonaki
tel 210.360.9449.
Paintings and sculptures created by
Leda Papaconstantinou during the
decade 1986-1996. (To July 18.)
Melina Mercouri Foundation
9-11 Polygnotou, Plaka
tel 210.331.5601.
“Melina’s Visions,” photographs,
documents and video clips of the late
actress and culture minister.
(Permanent display.)
Melina Cultural Center
66 Irakleidon & Thessalonikis,
Thiseion, tel 210.345.2150.
Schoolchildren display their personal
collections in the exhibition “Young
Collectors.” (To June 30.)
Municipal Arts Center
Eleftherias Park, Vas. Sofias
tel 210.723.2603.
Engravings by Maria Papadimitriou. (To
June 29.)
Municipal Gallery
51 Pireos, tel 210.323.1841.
Retrospective on Mark Hadjipateras,
with paintings, sculptures,
assemblages, monotypes and more
from 1978 to the present. (To August
31.)
Potnia Thiron
7 Zaimi, Exarchia, tel 210.330.7380.
Solo exhibition by Alekos Fassianos. (To
July 4.)
Qbox Gallery
10 Armodiou, Varvakeios Sq
tel 211.119.9991.
“Loop Ahead,” installations and drawings
by Lillian Lykiardopoulou. (To June 28.)
Technohoros
4 Lembessi & Makriyianni
tel 210.922.8370.
“Welcome to the Club,” works by Eva
ATHENSPLUS • FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008
ARTS
More than 200 engravings by Francisco de
Goya (1746-1828) are being presented in an
exhibition that has just opened at the National
Gallery. Curated by Marilena Kassimati, the
exhibition includes prints from some of
Goya’s most important series: “Los Caprichos,”
“Los Desastres de la Guerra” and the
“La Tauromaquia” among them. Most of the
prints at the exhibition were created in the
early decades of the 19th century. They belong
to the permanent collection of the National
Gallery and were acquired by Marinos
Kalligas (the director of the National Gallery
from 1949-1971) during the early 1960s. The
exhibition is dedicated to his memory.
At the National Gallery (50 Vassileos Constantinou, tel 210.723.5937)
to October 20.
Vasdeki, Eleni Livanou, Dimitris Miliotis,
Georgia Dalagiorgou, Katerina
Papadimitropoulou and Nikos
Stavrakantonakis. (To July 5.)
Titanium Yiayiannos Gallery
44 Vas. Constantinou
tel 210.729.7644.
Solo exhibition by Evi Mitrakou, whose
paintings are inspired by ancient Greek
architecture. (To June 28.)
Zoumboulakis Gallery
20 Kolonaki Square
tel 210.360.8278
“I hate to be controlled,” works by
Christina Dara. (To July 5.)
Xippas Gallery
53D Sophocleous, tel 210.331.9333.
Sketches, a video animation, a sound
installation and more by Denis Savary.
(To July 20.)
SUBURBS
Art City
37th km of the Athens-Lamia
Highway, Malakasa Junction
tel 229.509.8222.
This multifaceted, artistic complex
established by Stavros Michalarias
hosts permanent and temporary
exhibitions, as well space for selling
and buying works of art, including
paintings, sculptures, antiques and
icons. Also art and design shops,
valuations and cultural events.
Philippos Tsichritzis Foundation
for the Visual Arts
1 Grigoriou Afxentiou & 18 Cassaveti,
Kifissia, tel 210.801.9975.
“4 Fugas,” paintings by Manolis Charos.
(To July 18.)
ELEFSINA
Leonidas Kanellopoulos
Cultural Center
Dragoume St
tel 210.553.7302.
Engravings, drawings and photographs
of Elefsina from the 17th century to the
early 20th century. (Opens July 4 and
runs to September 7.)
THESSALONIKI
Kodra Former Military Camp
Kalamaria, tel 2310.481.711.
“Cheapart 08: Ten Years of Cheapart in
Thessaloniki.” (To July 10.)
Macedonian Museum of
Contemporary Art
154 Egnatia
tel 2310.281.567/240.002.
“Location,” exhibition displaying onequarter
of the museum’s collection of
modern artworks by Greek and foreign
artists. (To August 31.)
“Family Affairs,” photography
exhibition by Dimitris Tsoublekas, part
of the Photobiennale. (To August 18.)
French Institute
2A Stratou, tel 2310.821231.
“Paul Louis: Nice between 1930-1950”
and another exhibition on the work of
Jacques-Henri Lartigue. Both
exhibitions have been organized within
the context of the Thessaloniki
Photobiennale. (To July 11.)
Lola Nikolaou Gallery
52 Tsimiski, tel 2310.240.416.
“Barbie is Dead,” sketches,
constructions and collages by Leda
Papaconstantinou. (To August 20.)
Paradisos Baths
Egnatia & Aristotelous
tel 2310.226.931.
Photography exhibition with works by
Yiannis Karanikolas. (To June 28.)
State Museum
of Contemporary Art
21 Kolokotroni, Lazariston Monastery
tel 2310.589.140.
“Lost Vanguard Found: Architecture
and Art in Russia, 1915-1935.” (To
September 28.)
Thessaloniki Center
of Contemporary Art
Warehouse B1, Thessaloniki Port
tel 2310.546.683/593.270.
“Revolution I Love You,” exhibitiontribute
to May 1968, jointly organized
by the Thessaloniki Film Festival and
the Historein journal, with various
parallel events. (To August 31.)
“NO BORDERS (Just N.E.W.S.),” an
exhibition in cooperation with the
International AICA and the Brussels
Contemporary Art Center “La
Centrale Electrique.” (To September
28.)
Museum of Byzantine Culture
2 Stratou, tel 2310.868.570.
Group exhibition of photographs
exploring faith. Part of the 2008
Photobiennale, organized by the
Thessaloniki Photography Center.
Participating artists include Matteo
Danesin, Emin Altan, Jan Van Ijken,
Patrick Brown and many others. (To
August 30.)
KYTHERA
Zeidoros Art Center, Kapsali.
“Small Sparta,” photographs by Yiannis
Stathatos. (To July 17.)
LESVOS
Museum of Olive Oil Production
Aghia Paraskevi, tel 22530.32.300.
“Takis Tloupas: Photography is Light.”
(To July 13.)
NAFPLION
Alpha Bank Cultural Center
Emmanouil Dalamanga & Kolletti.
“Mythological Subjects in the Painting of
Gerasimos Steris” and “The Image of
Myth in Ancient Coins.” (To November
2.)
POROS
Citronne Gallery
Poros Beach, tel 22980.22401.
“Sea: Four Artists - Four Approaches,”
works by Maria Philopoulou, Tasos
Matzavinos, Kostas Papanikolaou and
Nana Vetta. (To July 12.)
TINOS
Marble Crafts Museum
Panormos, tel 22830.312.90.
“Aegaio,” sculptures by Alex Milona.
Opens tomorrow. (Opens June 28 and
runs to September 30.)
Loutra
Photographs by Evgenia Koumantarou.
An exhibition curated by Christina Chandri
and organized in cooperation with the
Museum of Cycladic Art. (To August 31.)
PRESENTATION
BY ALEXANDRA KOROXENIDIS
Abstract views
of Spetses
swimmers
The recent works of artist Lizzie Calligas, currently
on view at “Sea Pastels,” her solo exhibition
at the Museum of Hydra’s Historical
Archives, look like watercolors and studies
on the tonal gradations of color, but are
actually prints of video stills on an absorbant,
heavy, cotton-based paper which is
normally used for watercolors.
For this particular body of work, Calligas
used the medium of video to document in
high zoom people moving around the beach
and going into the water. She then singled
out the stills that most interested her and
turned them into archival inkjet prints. The
exhibition on Hydra includes six vertical
prints and seven corresponding horizontal
video stills, each a cropped version of the respective
print and all large in format.
By turning out images of a visual effect belonging
to a medium other than the one she
has used (in this case, making images that
approximate watercolors), Calligas blurs
the boundaries between different media and
techniques.
In addition, she prefers not to fully disclose
the subject matter of her works, leaving the
viewer to guess at what exactly is being
shown. Her works actually depict the bodies
of the swimmers up close: so close that
the clarity of the image gives way to vague,
hazy and indeterminate forms. In certain images,
the human figures appear clearer
than in others. The overall impression, however,
is of semi-abstract, pastel-toned landscapes
of a transparency and ethereal quality
typical of watercolors.
“Sea Pastels” is actually the reversal of the
“Swimmers” series, an earlier body of work
that won the Golden Pharos prize at the 2005
Biennale of Alexandria.
Black and white rather than color, the earlier
series consists of photographic prints depicting
the sea from a distance. The swimmers
appear as barely discernible dots,
traces on the vastness of the sea. Again, the
content of the image was left vague. At a first
glance, the images look like abstract shapes
or galaxy formations, rather than sea landscapes.
In “Sea Pastels,” Calligas has zoomed in
on rather than out of her subject matter and
has created landscapes not out of the sea, but
of the swimmers and parts of their bodies in
the water. A bather’s shoulders or back are
transformed into pastel-colored terrains.
In both series, Calligas spent hours observing
the swimmers and the reflections
of the light on the water. From the balcony
of her summer home in Spetses, she
watched the movement of the people on the
beach and took note of the smallest changes
in color and light as the day advanced. In
“Sea Pastels,” corporeality melts into color
and light and becomes calming, abstract
landscapes.
“Sea Pastels,” at the Museum of Hydra’s
Historical Archives in Hydra port (tel
22980.52335) through July 12. The exhibition is
curated by art historian Christina Petrinou.