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By the power of the violin
It is the power endowed in his violin bow, the maturity of the timbre, the expression on his face, the movement of his body and the sincerity of his music that gallop inside of you like a purebred horse, forming an experience that feels like poetry
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Embracing music without taking a hard line
An artist who reaches out to music with no strings attached and that is why music responds back to him, in a beautiful communication that evolves into passionate melodies
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The art of medicine and the remedy of art
The therapeutic powers of art and its meaningful impact on the psyche and the spirit have been consolidated ever since ancient times
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The art of medicine and the remedy of art
The unity of the Contemporary Byzantine Painting
The more abruptly a society moves forward (whatever that means), the more persistently its die-hard romantics will cast their glance backwards
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The unity of the Contemporary Byzantine Painting
Jewels of expression
Art is open and universal by definition, a co-creator in all aspects of our life
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A complicated yet consistent world
The works highlight an internal order and logic in the irrational thus illuminating the in between space between the random and the predefined, the real and the fantastic or magical, the physical and the metaphysical
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Where personal and collective memory meet
In his work the artist creates mental and allegorical landscapes and tread the space between the real or the objective and the imaginative or free-associative
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Composition: A living and breathing process
Through my works I do not seek an abstract exploration of sound, but rather a poetic research through sound
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Composition: A living and breathing process
Exploring the boundaries of theater
I wish I could confidently say that theater has the power to make the world a better place. Nevertheless, a theater performance can sure as hell serve as the common ground for the collective feeling to be expressed
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Art teaches in an active way
Works that deal with the tensions between mind and body, Self and Other, present and past
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Art teaches in an active way
Dimos Goudaroulis Ambassador of baroque music
Even though a cellist, he has always traversed a wide spectrum, ranging from jazz all the way to free improvisation and Brazilian music
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Dimos Goudaroulis Ambassador of baroque music
The notion of group at the performative core
Ntouth theater group: a theatrical state of sweet comfort
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The notion of group at the performative core
With the sensitivity of the sax
The sound of sax player and composer Melina Paxinos emerges, fills up the space and carries you along
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With the sensitivity of the sax
Personal stories with collective value
In Argiris Rallias’ sculptures, the landscape, the earth, human beings and life are inextricably linked
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Personal stories with collective value
We get to choose which ghosts come to haunt us
Cinema has felt right from the start as an inescapable destiny for Daphné Hérétakis, a filmmaker crafting immersive yet outright accessible films
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We get to choose which ghosts come to haunt us
Intertwining materiality and deconstruction
Τime and memory are constituents of the artit's paintings and sculptures
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Intertwining materiality and deconstruction
Aiming at an independent artistic expression
He creates foregrounding social issues, as well as the human relations and emotions
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Aiming at an independent artistic expression
Connection with nature
Her works are in search of a unifying principle, portraying the way the artist experiences reality
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An endless photo wandering
The practice of photography as an attempt to capture Greece in motion
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An endless photo wandering
Remnants of the city that meet the present
Anestis Ioannou discovered a profound conceptual affluence in the vacant lot of his atelier
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Remnants of the city that meet the present
With unique raw material
Her voice is instantly inscribed on the hard disc of our inner music harmony as soon as we get to hear it
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Forms beaming with light
Her works stand out for the intertwining of natural and surreal elements, composing multidimensional narratives
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Seeking the lost aesthetic
The production of his latest album is so refined and sophisticated that it oozes a long-forgotten hand-made quality
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Cinema of moral dilemmas
The Greek director’s full-length debut Meat touches upon issues nurtured in most insular societies, emanating from primordial instincts
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Architecture is a science, not an art
Whenever architecture is not practiced in flashy ways and with a pompous aesthetic, its salutary qualities become more visible both individually and socially
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The coordinates of humanity and light
Distinguished and acclaimed both in Greece and the Balkans, Enke Fezollari stages theater plays that place universal values, otherness and uprooting under the limelight
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A painting introspection on memory and identity
The artist gives collective meaning to fragments of her family's stories
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A painting introspection on memory and identity
Dialogue between nature and technology
The artist brings forth the notions of paradox and randomness as key elements in his creative process
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Dialogue between nature and technology
On the many paths of pop
Essence emerges to the surface whenever aesthetics is based on ideas, stories and emotion
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On the many paths of pop
We all carry on in life as our conscience dictates us
«Pioneering, thinking and alternative artists should be allowed to take center stage in Thessaloniki, in order for the social, political and cultural context to be improved»
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We all carry on in life as our conscience dictates us
Clay Bridges
The simple things that serve as raw material for the complex meanings she produces through her art
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Ode to woman’s nature
The acclaimed Greek painter explores woman’s identity through a multileveled visual art universe, liberating her female figures from the viewer’s judgemental gaze
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The youngest multi-awarded Greek director
At the impressively young age of 21 years old he won the Best First-Time Filmmaker Award at the Cannes’ World Film Festival, experiencing “a huge challenge that instantly opens the door to a whole dimension"
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The conflict between compromise and exceedance
Where music will serve as a bridge between the heart, the soul and the body
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The conflict between compromise and exceedance
Engravings from the unconscious
Aquatint is a demanding and time-consuming form of art. It includes a wide gamut of techniques, a fair amount of alchemy and a good deal of kitchen work
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Dancing on the pyramids
Images, feelings, friends and the effort to cope with everyday life are teaming up on the benefit of creation
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Images of feelings
A moment of introspection through a work of art may very well amount to a punch in the stomach
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The unexplored mixed reality
The director makes use of virtual reality and AI tools so as to transfer the viewer on stage
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The unexplored mixed reality
Art is a revolutionary act
It’s an almost mystical experience, one’s initiation into the artistic universe of acclaimed Greek painter Georgios Xenos, who uses single strokes and brush tracesto conquer time and space
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Writing crime fiction stories
Crime writer, with compelling characters, twists, diversity and inclusion,
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Writing crime fiction stories
On the run
Imagery that embraces the playful rhythm in a music video is an element that indicates his trademark signature
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Sculptural manifestations
Through his work, visual artist Kostis Velonis explores the emotions, ideas and conflicts that shape the human experience, while putting forward the comic and awkward role attributed to objects within the context of this narrative
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When making art it feels like playing
Their artistic scope is clear of any hands-off zones; as if an ever-flowing source of ideas is always at hand
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When making art it feels like playing
The search of human nature
Giannezi's artwork is focused on the three-dimensional depiction of the physical and the urban landscape, mostly through paper installations, processed by scalpel
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Mosaic Sculptures
Drawing inspiration from the shapes of nature sculptress Eva Papadopoulou crafts unique three-dimensional mosaic works and marble paintings, reviving an ancient art through her remarkable technique
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With the notes of the heart
With a deeply tender voice, just as the words are on the verge of crumbling down, cardiologist and musician John Efthymiadis has been sound-walking for many years now, coloring the cobblestones of the soul with his notes and performances.
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Art is not an end in itself
Theodorakis-Papangelidis did not get acquainted with music through a series of fortuitous events, but was almost literally born within its walls; in addition to his talent, he happens to be the grandson of the legendary Mikis Theodorakis
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A psychoanalytic canvas
Vassilis Perros is someone who “is aimlessly or purposefully roaming around, collecting experiences and deconstructing reality with the scalpel of art to unearth its magic”
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New art built on the material of the unforeseen
In June 2024, at the Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI·Metaverse Film Festival held in South Korea, Gioula Papadopoulou was awarded for A.I. made me do it: Ophelia
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New art built on the material of the unforeseen
Art saves from the everyday cruelty
Τhe expressive mechanisms, the functional tools and the practical applications of the performing arts, through which actors with or without a hearing disability could work together
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Behind the notes
I try to create a guitar sound grandiose and tender at the same time, so as to convey a message as immediate and pure as it can get
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An Award – Winning Chaos
The Chaos She Left Behind competed in the La Cinef section of Cannes alongside 18 of the best student films worldwide
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The game of art
For a young artist, receiving an award by the audience of ART-Thessaloniki and the MATAROA Awards jury is highly important as it fuels the carrying on of efforts and the intensive work
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Looking for boundaries and connections
Yianni Mitrou's art tries to penetrate the deepest meanings of existence
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Looking for boundaries and connections
Beyond Carmen
I’d rather walk in life side by side with the people I share common experiences and a common emotional language with
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Works that reinvent the world
In-between the crossfire of the visible and the intelligible, of the portrayed and the imaginary, of comprehension and interpretation, Vasilis Zografos runs through a river of colors, compositions and narratives through his distinctively personal idiom
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violinist of the new generation
Α stage presence made of pure magic, as her body is pulsating in accordance with the bow, with the violin in her arms, immersing us into the infinity of music
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Theater not just for entertainment
Prodromos Tsinikoris is drawn by stories excluded from the dominant narrative, inviting real people to appear on stage exactly as they look
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Seeking allegorical symbolisms
Inside, a claustrophobic thriller shot with narrow-angle lenses and a small depth field, oozes a sense of disorientation, inviting us to base our faith on the feelings triggered
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Trying to control ιnfinity
In the poetry of nature
Photography is so much more than a mere medium to depict reality; it is the transformation of reality into art, into something aesthetically pleasing that would - ideally - last in time. To put it in even simpler words, it is the observation of art hidden within nature
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In the poetry of nature
Talking politics through the language of art
Pavlos Liaretidis turns the spotlight on the burning issues of the public sphere through his exquisite works, gifted with a strong sense of personal identity and powerful symbolisms
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Cities can change through urban games
The notion of the game and the playful urban spaces function as a shield against fear and disbelief, as security, accessibility and the absence of any kind of exclusion are necessary prerequisites for a space to become part of the game
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Threads that bind fantasy and realism together
Quirky urban landscapes and uncommon weather phenomena hold a prominent place in her books, breathing life into her images through her graphic descriptions
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Threads that bind fantasy and realism together
Creation is applied imagination
All the deep feelings and emotions that music expresses are almost impossible to describe in words
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Creation is applied imagination
The revival of childlikeness
A street artist who hangs on to the carefree motivations that ignited the first spark decades ago and still takes delight in brightening up the cities’ walls and the people’s souls
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Spontaneous music, lyrics out of the ordinary
“Each of our songs is everything all a tonce – experiences and fiction, and random thoughts or associations whose vibe might inspire emotion in us with no real reason., so we give them a chance in case someone else out there feels the same, also with no real reason”
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Spontaneous music, lyrics out of the ordinary
A pioneering sculptor
Τhe internationally acclaimed Greek sculptor creates breathtaking works of art made of “humble” aluminum cans of soft drinks, implementing a pioneering technique that contributes to sustainable growth.
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Developing the bug of art
Lines to me are our decisions, the paths we take, the coming and the going
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Developing the bug of art
The mask carries within it a fully-rounded theatre character
Even if the anatomy of the mask is different from the relative or the friend you had in mind, the expressions and the core of the personality lie somewhere underneath
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The mask carries within it a fully-rounded theatre character
For the authenticity of our voice
All filmmakers should only care for the expression of their inner truth on a particular issue. If a film is built on these honest foundations, with no trickery of artifice for award-winning and box office purposes, the audience will only need a pair of innocent eyes to enjoy it
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For the authenticity of our voice
The art, the aesthetic, the vision
To stimulate the audience through our own productions and interesting projects, joining forces with directors full of ideas who have something new and fresh to propos
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Visual Narratives
Sometimes more lyrical and sometimes on a central narrative axis, Myrto’s visual narratives attempt to illuminate and highlight the different aspects of places and people, where the concepts of borders, society and identity are ever-fluid.
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The building of a character is a never-ending process
The Cypriot actress is constantly evolving, moving with ease within a gamut that ranges from high-end productions by BBC, Netflix, HBO etc. to theater productions and alternative projects, while she never misses the chance to express her love for Greece and her roots
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The building of a character is a never-ending process
Adult comics with liberating sweetness
No matter where art takes us, it is necessary to carry within it a sense of up-to-date immediacy
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Adult comics with liberating sweetness
To me, cinema is a cathartic attempt
Medium is a portrait that does not rely so much on the dialogue and the plot, but rather on the trivial yet immense moments in life and the random encounters with people that may end up touching our lives in the most unique way
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Art and yoga: Two paths to self-discovery
Art is not only what we call art but every aspect of our everyday life, big or small
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Art and yoga: Two paths to self-discovery
An oarsman in an incomprehensible world
From my standpoint, photography serves as a passageway to another world. Sometimes it’s a shortcut to what I perceive as a personal dream
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An oarsman in an incomprehensible world
Images waiting to be set free
As a debutant photographer she rose to prominence through the MATAROA Awards, an institution held thanks to the support of the Cultural Society of Entrepreneurs of Northern Greece, within the framework of the MATAROA project
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Art against the tyranny of positivity
“Art has never been the domain of truth; it is the sacred lie we call beauty”
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Art against the tyranny of positivity
A Couple of Photos
The importance of each photo lies in the story encompassed within and around the frame
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Massive popularity is not an end in itself
As in most Polioudis’ songs, an intriguing balance sets the tone. His lyrics are pessimistic as a general rule, whereas his music usually emits happy vibes
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Massive popularity is not an end in itself
The core of creation
Ingenious and multitalented, architect-museologist Erato Koutsoudaki-Gerolympou works fastidiously on each new project, taking deep dives into the core of the subject and designing interactive exhibitions that stir and awaken the public.
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Every Face, a City
When I shoot people, I don’t photograph faces but their souls
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Every Face, a City
Observing life incessantly
Jacqueline Lentzou’s films are imbued with a gamut of fascinating features that seem to have sprung out of a chest packed with little treasures
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Compressing the entire world into a grain of sand
The books of Yannis Palavos are endowed with a bond of origin, dispersed in many forms and deployed in many axes
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Compressing the entire world into a grain of sand
Art shifts society’s point of view
Semeli Tagara never walked away from experimenting, testing herself and enriching her personal style with new elements
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Art shifts society’s point of view
Music is the language of dreams and dreams are life
Her real name is Maria Zlatani, but she chose to go by an alias that alludes to the myth of Alcyone, a bird that symbolizes hope, struggle, and love; a bird that carries its wounded pair on its shoulders, according to Plutarch
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Guard of tradition
He has wandered all over Greece, laden with every tool that could record and preserve folklore customs and trends rooted in the farthest depths of tradition
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Hotel rooms
It makes no difference whether they may be luxury suites in five-star hotels, or rundown rooms in roadside motels; they’re all witnesses to everyday life events, from the most mundane to the very definitive
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Big in Japan
Drawing his inspiration from Japanese tradition and culture, Michail Gkinis creates wearable art in the form of versatile, ever-transforming garments that embrace Japanese craftsmanship and promote diversity and sustainability
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Ebnefsis Breeds Originality
If I were to describe myself as a painter only, then I write and I photograph as a painter
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Ebnefsis Breeds Originality
What interests me is the process of the unforeseen
Her works are posing questions with regard to the biological, psychological and social origin of female subjectivity and the adventurous pathway that leads to the liberation of socially-invented notion of identity.
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The Master of Paper Cutting Art
A visual artist from Greece who constructs perforated installations and portable art out of paper
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The Master of Paper Cutting Art
Music is no sport; you don’t have to be a winner
Even though ranked among the top-25 vibraphonists in the world, Christos Rafalides remains down to earth
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Music is no sport; you don’t have to be a winner
Capturing the remnants of time
Kostis Argyriadis, with a series of individual and collective exhibitions under his belt, hosted both in Greece and abroad, seems to have discovered an artistic homeland in the expressiveness and the narrative frugality of black-and-white photography
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The universe always finds a way
In her live performances she paints before the audience, creating abstract landscapes that come to life through their constant movement
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Dimitris Karambatakis: "We create stories for every visitor and user"
The creative team of k-studio, in every chance and in every location it is assigned to create a new work, adopts a contextual and holistic approach, trying to reenact the feeling of being present in a particular place
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Dimitris Karambatakis: "We create stories for every visitor and user"
Empathy and inclusivity through art
The art committed in improving the life conditions of the visually impaired
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Empathy and inclusivity through art
Cinema communicates a truth
Gregoris Rentis aesthetic touch is evident in all of his works
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Cinema communicates a truth
We’re not cut off from one another
Stoker is endowed with this tender aura associated with the acts of letting go, confessing and finding reconciliation with the unhealed traumas and the unseen sides of the past.
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The Charm of eclecticism
A guitar player, composer and teacher, an artist of collaborations and collective projects, Makrygiannakis is a creator that succeeds in combining and blending features from different music fields and eras
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The Design Universe
Anastasis Stratakis intertwines graphic design with visual art, under the umbrella of a fully rounded and creative communication process
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A girl that popped out of a Νouvelle Vague film
Nefeli is unbiasedly moving between two worlds, making it hard to say whether she stands on the West or on the East
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A girl that popped out of a Νouvelle Vague film
For all the stories that need to be told
There’s a cinema touch in Zafeiriadis’ comics, featuring an inner tempo and a subtle editing
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For all the stories that need to be told
Memory is not inflexible
His mural works snatched the 2021 Mataroa Award, one of the most important honorary distinctions in his career so far
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Perfection is not humanlike
The protection of a human being from manipulated audiovisual stimuli becomes a constant act of resistance, an utterly political stance
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We made a leap into the void, but we spread our arms and managed to fly
"We’re more focused on the point of view of the resident living inside a space. We tend to approach our work as users rather than viewers"
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We made a leap into the void, but we spread our arms and managed to fly
"I believe in the psychology of clothing"
BAFTA-award-winning Greek costume and stage designer Fotini Dimou lives and works in London – but the results of her efforts live around the globe as part of major cinema, television and theatrical productions
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Past, present and future stand as equals in the flow of time
“Contemporary visual art is characterized by an oxymoron: It may be a global language, but it is not always perceived in the same way.”
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Past, present and future stand as equals in the flow of time
Every “no” helped me to move forward
“I am a woman and this the world I can comprehend and express better. In reality, I express myself”
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Every “no” helped me to move forward
Magic Moments of Music
The music of Ioanna Gika, as repeatedly written in many American media, “has a magic and otherworldly touch that throws her audience into raptures”
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Somewhere in Between
The worlds of George Drivas concern the immediate future of a contested society, keeping their roots in the present, or even the distant past
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I would like to invest in time
Τhe truth emitting from a photo, along with the proper timing, can play a fundamental role on the awareness of public opinion
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Immersive Theater
We turn to art to discover life inside art’s truth. Art is real; it is not a dream, it is not a fantasy.
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Every minute you spend on a film’s set is precious
Every stage of the film’s development is slow and demands hard work on a daily basis. On the other hand, it is a remarkable process of personal growth. Every day you learn something new, everyday you get closer to a goal you have set
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Every minute you spend on a film’s set is precious
No one can be left behind
With emotion, sensitivity, humor, collectivity and the urge for inclusiveness that runs through today's art world on a global scale
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No beauty can exist without pain
The success and the international appeal of Greek cinema is a kind of recompensation for local filmmakers, also triggering a feeling of awkwardness for a system that produces artists forced to content with a limited amount of work
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You can’t easily part ways with beauty
We learn and we add in order to become capable of letting go, of achieving simplicity, which encompasses the very essence of truth
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You can’t easily part ways with beauty
Every actor hides a director inside
“Stable collaborations help you to better understand methods, participants, aesthetics, expressive means”
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Every actor hides a director inside
I fear, but I dare
Theatre, as personal as it may be, it is also wonderfully universal
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The persistent power of tradition
Her plays, even though internationally acclaimed, maintain a certain Greek identifying feature to their core
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The persistent power of tradition
Learning next to individuals
A country’s thirst for classical music depends on its tradition
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Learning next to individuals
The magnetic field of the human condition
There are some moments in your life that awaken your imagination. I believe that films should serve as archives of those moments
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The magnetic field of the human condition
Memories from NETTE
I like to see a conversation develop between my photographs and other objects
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Armed with light and shadow
Τhe need to express oneself is the driving force behind any technological advancement
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Armed with light and shadow
A brilliant matchmaking of pop and classical music
Dimitris Skyllas is exploring music paths that patiently waited to be mapped
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A brilliant matchmaking of pop and classical music
The equilibrium of wall and canvas
Impactful scenes from everyday life and colors and shapes I come across that leave an impression comprise and compose my work
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The equilibrium of wall and canvas
Faith in choral power
Anyone can introduce singing into their life, as long as they want to
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Faith in choral power
“In theater, it pays off to use your instinct”
Ioli Andreadi likes to find stories that move her and then retell them in her own unique way, building worlds and defining their fate
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“In theater, it pays off to use your instinct”
The art of unexpected
A multilayered artist mainly working with video and installations
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The art of unexpected
Comics are cinema shot on paper
When you illustrate, you continue evolving till the day you die
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Comics are cinema shot on paper
I “feed” on diversity and curiosity
History and Architecture through Photography
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I “feed” on diversity and curiosity
The body as carrier of meanings
The human body, along with its ever-changing cultural, symbolic, experiential historical, phenomenological, social and political context, takes center stage in his work
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We are rainmakers; we do not broker the rain
Through his work, he attempts to weave narratives in which the relationship between observer and reproduction is in a constant state of destabilization
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We are rainmakers; we do not broker the rain
The revelation of the self through works of art and books
Tsakiraki, working as a museum art therapist, believes that all works of art, regardless of the artist, the genre or the style of the artwork, can have a therapeutic effect
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The revelation of the self through works of art and books
A long-distance runner
A music career is no sprint, but rather a marathon. It demands perseverance and adherence on a long-term basis. I do not believe in razzle-dazzles, but in people who put forth an artistic result endowed with care and consistency
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Locally and tropically
In the case of this wandering musician Sonny Touch, the term “masterpiece” ought to be analyzed and documented so that his latest work can receive the accolades it deserves
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Painting the inner regions of human life
His work adorns private collections and those of institutions and museums. For almost ten years, his works have been anthropocentric
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Painting the inner regions of human life
With clear eyes
Dozens of teenagers aged 14 – 18 from schools in Thessaloniki and the Macedonia and Thrace regions have taken part in #teens_PRESS_photostories 2021
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Balancing between magic and realism
We live in scary times and it is truly beyond words that a women do not have a say on their own bodies
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Balancing between magic and realism
Tinkering with songs ever since a little child
His music is causing a stir, even though he never aimed to be the talk of the town. Kostika Çollaku composes music for theater performances and movies and is a frequent collaborator of top-notch names, but prefers to keep a low profile
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Art protects us from reality
Pantelidi’s images are a result of fermenting the tragic and the comic in life
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Art protects us from reality
Ceramics as a utopian pursuit
This acclaimed Thessalonian potter brought contemporary aesthetics into our daily lives, elevating ceramic art by embracing organic, unpretentious forms in his unique creations
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At the right place, at the right time
I can’t tell for sure what is it that makes a photo document stand out. Maybe it has to forge an emotional bond with the audience, to give it the lead role
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The leftovers of history are coming forth
Architecture and photography are like communicating vessels in Eva Stamatiou’s work, having discovered a hard-to-find point of limbo balance between the two
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The leftovers of history are coming forth
Materials as actors
Maria Tsagkari works within a wide artistic spectrum, turning to whatever inspires her, constantly moving to new media, techniques and materials
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A poet of images
Light, weight, materiality, color and the architectural elements of a given space are intertwined in the work of Athina Ioannou
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Art beyond borders
For me, the function of the artist and the function of the art historian complement one another, often without any effort on my part
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Manolis Mavris
My ultimate goal was to bring forth topics that revolved around social oligarchy and the isolation of the individual
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Artemis Anastasiadou
Ioanna Kryona
The boat I’m sailing on is the piano
Music is a way of life, a way of thinking, and a way of expression
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The boat I’m sailing on is the piano
Design that awakens the instinct
For a design to be successful it needs to sum up the very core of its topic
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Design that awakens the instinct
The conductor as a spiritual guide
For this energetic conductor with his exuberant expression on the podium, every new collaboration invites exploration and soul-searching, and every concert is akin to a journey
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Visual art interventions, using public space a canvas
A vision with greener public space, better architectural standards and more art of all sorts and kinds
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Visual art interventions, using public space a canvas
We should place more trust in the viewer’s imagination
There are artwork renewing our gaze and revealing new facets every time we meet it
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We should place more trust in the viewer’s imagination
Aim for happiness, not success
Dancers of North evolve as a collaborative effort
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Aim for happiness, not success
Singing from the heart
This internationally celebrated Greek songstress has won over audiences and critics with her innate talent and soulful performance
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The Cinematic Fruit of Research
It is vital to bring out elements which not even these characters know about themselves, sometimes; to break open their seals and their locks
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Jazz Democracy
Aiming to get better, faster, lighter; both physically and mentally
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Nikos Ziogas
The recording of each region’s tradition contributes to the collective memory
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Michalis Klioumis
We all crave for approval and we are in no position to place judgment on anyone. A deeper need lies under our choices
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Christos Barbas
With a smooth yet vibrant narrative, Barbas’ lens triggers a spontaneous feeling of empathy, without ever resorting to emotional blackmail
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Akis Kersanidis - Chryssa Tzelepi
We enjoy pulling things out of oblivion and into the light, placing them in their right dimensions
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Akis Kersanidis - Chryssa Tzelepi
Utopia creates history
I cherish mistakes, I live, learn and evolve through them
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Utopia creates history
Art meets Science
Greek visual artist Costas Picadas, who lives and creates in New York, explores through his artwork the connection between Science and Art
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Not to be left with only silence...
Alexandros Nikolaidis wants to awaken our consciousness, bringing to the fore situations, stories and feelings that take place out there, in the “real” world
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Boundaries and limits exist to be overcome
The norms that govern the dynamics of our coexistence are often mere contracts to guarantee society’s survival
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Boundaries and limits exist to be overcome
Practicing Life on the Piano
“Working alongside fellow musicians, it’s a truly unique condition that allows you to co-exist, to communicate, to evolve.”
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“Off season”, but always clued-in
The 9th edition of the Syros International Film Festival, taking place from June 22 to June 26, in Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros island
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Towards a new vision
An artistic duo boasting a notable trajectory and international acclaim, Kalos&Klio have been working in tandem for more than 15 years.
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Images of memory and loss
Ioanna Sakellaraki, at just 31 years of age, has already crystallized a concrete and solid view on photographic depiction
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Like a letter sent to long-gone friends
Dimitris Zahos, right from his early steps as a passionate movie lover and a film student, perceived cinema as a conjoint and collective process.
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Like a letter sent to long-gone friends
Masks, dark fairy tales and romantic childlikeness
The fluid meaning of art and the imprint of travel are characteristic of the work of Marianna Ignataki
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Masks, dark fairy tales and romantic childlikeness
Borders are for countries, they do not apply to music
The date is set for spring 2022, at Carnegie Hall of New York. Thirteen-year-old Thanos Kyparos envisages becoming the soloist of top-notch orchestras on a worldwide scale.
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Borders are for countries, they do not apply to music
The Street as Scenery
She recently received an outstanding international acclaim, being included in Gulnara Samoilova's "Women Street Photographers" edition (Prestel, 2021)
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As the hand dances on paper
Vassilis Gogtzilas, born and raised in Thessaloniki, had discovered ever since his early childhood the key to unlock the gates leading to alternative worlds.
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Greek Rebetiko and American Blues
Interpretation derives from within and entails a genuine experience – An internal battle between Athens and New York
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Greek Rebetiko and American Blues
Creator and explorer
A journey, an experience, a person, and the arts are all among the things that can inspire Stefanos Rokos
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My violin is my voice
A citizen of the world, an artist of the world, Christos Galileas seeks to claim a place for the Thessaloniki Concert Hall on the global market.
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It feels nice to see that your work is recognized and has an impact
John Mavroudis’ works have been awarded and talked about, often going as far as to make a mark on society
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It feels nice to see that your work is recognized and has an impact
The music lives inside her
The internationally acclaimed orchestra conductor and artistic director of Berlin’s Camerata Europæa, is an ambassadress of Greek culture in Europe
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No-one should be excluded from culture
Mikhail Karikis, born in Thessaloniki, is a visual thinker who converses with the grave contemporary problems of mankind.
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No-one should be excluded from culture
Photographing the city’s soul
Photographer Olga Deikou, through frames and compositions that seem to have sprang out of a Wong Kar-Wai film, captures an unseen truth that cannot be portrayed through words.
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Talented and inspired
One of the most active directors and restless spirits of the new generation, Eleni Efthymiou, in less than a decade, has made a name for herself in the Greek theatre
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The importance of being real
«I do performances because it’s what I know how to do. It’s the truest form of art, as it allows me to be myself. I’m not acting, I’m not playing a role.»
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Without music, life makes no sense to me
Versatile, inquisitive, and active, he has an illustrious 30-year journey as a soloist, composer and educator, both in Greece and abroad, under his belt
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Breaking stereotypes
The Artistic Director of the Alternative Stage of the National Opera of Greece embodies the new, "experimental" era of lyric theater in Greece.
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Yorgos Konstantinou
Transforming complicating ideas into comprehensible images
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Yorgos Konstantinou
Panos Karnezis
Michalis Kostantatos
Kostantatos' films were screened from Cannes all the way to Venice, triggering a sweet sense of anticipation for his latest film, "All the pretty little horses".
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Dimitris Koutsiabasakos
Society, politics and the fate of man crushed by events, are always in the frame of Koutsiabasakos' camera
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Christos Nikou
Apples by Christos Nikou are landing of the International Competition section of the 61st Thessaloniki Film Festival, triggering the first sold-out of this year’s online festival edition in the blink of an eye!
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Georgis Grigorakis
Feature debut by director Georgis Grigorakis, titled Digger, takes part in the International Competition section of the 61st Thessaloniki International Film Festival, revealing a genuine and pure talent of Greek contemporary cinema
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A modern-day Ulysses of music
Dimitris Maramis sails through a sea of ancestral myths, folktale and iconic masterpieces of Greek literature to craft a world of pure magic
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If you want to play like a team, you must breathe as one.
They have composed original music for feature and short films; they have been live-accompanying silent films’ screenings, they have worked from time to time on TV productions.
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If you want to play like a team, you must breathe as one.
The charm of transience
Once we find ourselves gathered up in a joined-up place again, released from fear, I believe that we’ll enthusiastically rediscover the value of collective experience
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Industrial Landscapes
Urban architecture and industrial landscapes seem to be lit with life through the lens of the internationally acclaimed visual photographer Christophoros Doulgeris
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The lockdown's jazz soundtrack
Thessaloniki-born composer and jazz pianist, Nikolas Anadolis, one of the top-notch names of the younger generation, made the best out of the lockdown, crafting his latest album, Violetera
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Opening windows to countless worlds
For Panagiotis Kountouras cinema and literature are two interconnected versions of a profound need for communication and contact.
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The Artist's Journey
Τhe fragile relationship between the visible and the invisible, the tangible and the intangible, the sacred and the unholy
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People and buildings, a living relationship
Stelios Kois sees buildings as living organisms, just as he does when he designs.
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People and buildings, a living relationship
Taming the light, sculpting the human identity
The artistic roaming of Christos Dimitriou has always been human-centered, but not in the strict sense of portraits.
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Taming the light, sculpting the human identity
Yiannis Pappas
Rosso Mataroa
For Aris Georgiou, the multifaceted artist who’s engaged himself mostly with photography, red is a constant fixture on his lense
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Robo[eco]logy
Focusing on an architectural philosophy which is interpolated with modern art and circumvents museological conceptions.
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Elena Sokratous
There’s no match for a live concert!
First and foremost, we must learn to treasure our own country’s musical heritage
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There’s no match for a live concert!
Raw material: Silk and talent
The Mantility brand name is a play-on-words between the Greek word mantili (meaning “scarf”) and the word mentality
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Raw material: Silk and talent
Shaping the Clay
Α dystopian, yet exhilarating, imaginary futuristic landscape
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Panos Voulgaris
Stratos Tzitzis
The Bass Ace
The freedom and the expressive arsenal of jazz serve as a source of inspiration for the internationally acclaimed Greek bass player and composer.
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Geometry and nature
Product design, from London and New York to Thessaloniki and all over the world.
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Treeman, with roots and branches
A composer and architect observes the era of the coronavirus
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Treeman, with roots and branches
Architecture of poetic images
Wait, do buildings talk? Of course they do.
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Architecture of poetic images
Painting COVID-19
Βlack and white represent the primary conditions of existence, they go beyond the definition of color; they embody presence and absence
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MATAROA First Prize
Plenty of mud, a handful of beetles, one physical education graduate and the first prize of the MATAROA contest, how can all this be connected?
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Art and Medicine
When the composition of matter, its energy, wear and degradation become art.
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Pared-down images, like poems
“The image will prevail”, is the firm belief of Giorgos Taxidis and his artwork is based on this declaration of faith.
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Photojournalism on display
Breathtaking pictures reenacting an entire year’s events
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Photojournalism on display
Urban Secret Garden
The most recent photography project of Thessaloniki-born photographer Lia Nalbantidou.
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Ten emerging artists about to “set sail”
The Cultural Society and the 4th Art Thessaloniki invited ten emerging artists to get onboard the MATAROA “ship”.
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Ten emerging artists about to “set sail”
Restless light
3D digital stage design goes beyond the fascination of the image.
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Classical music without borders
Starting from Thessaloniki, he illuminates Greece's coordinates across the international map.
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Classical music without borders
Focus on openness
Establishing a presence in Europe is what the Director of TSSO seeks to achieve.
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Music with images
From the direction of the MOYSA orchestra to the cinema and the theater.
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Cosmopolitan architecture
Helen Petaloti and Leonidas Traboukis bridge the two sides of the Atlantic.
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Cosmopolitan architecture
Architectural illusions
The photographer who loves buildings, geometry and the imaginative.
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Architectural illusions
The World Treasure of Russian Modernism in Thessaloniki
Costakis Collection has been steadily attracting keen interest of major European and US museums.
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The World Treasure of Russian Modernism in Thessaloniki
Works that trace back the artist's roots
She lives in Paris but has never turned her gaze away from «Small Greece», casting a critical and nostalgic view.
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Works that trace back the artist's roots
Wall-mounted art
Τhe city's public visual identity is carved onto the walls of its buildings, ever since 2010.
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In Bay Area filled with awe
When the late lamented artist photographer from Thessaloniki first set his eyes on the Pacific Ocean.
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In Bay Area filled with awe
Analog hearts
With the love of the blues
Southern-American tunes take over the soul of a local band.
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With the love of the blues
In Thessaloniki, music rises out of the fog
Orchestral pieces, light touches of electric sound, a cinematographic ambience, this group sure knows how to make it special.
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In Thessaloniki, music rises out of the fog
Alternative to the bone
This Thessaloniki-based band was loved by both critics and the audience.
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Alternative to the bone
Hard sound, soft melodies
The band's name and its indie rock heart may point elsewhere, but the lyrics are Greek.
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Hard sound, soft melodies
Art narrates the world
From Xanthi and Thassos to the four corners of the planet, through an autobiographical journey.
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Mind the Monsters
Winners of international awards and distinctions, they design the visual identity of a varied clientele, now… they export Monsters.
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The Colors of Faith
People, places and spirituality become one flesh through the work of a renowned artist.
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Spaces In –Between
Artist and curator, he constantly embarks on a never-ending inspirational journey through his works.
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A success story made in cinema
Two different auteurs, who crossed paths by chance a decade ago, in the newly-founded Cinema Faculty, sharing a teacher-student bond.
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Theremin / Poetry / Airports
Taking over the electronic scene, armed with a Greek, yet universal, identity.
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Theremin / Poetry / Airports
Mr. Loneliness
The dirt roads of old Thessaloniki, together with the sunset of Thermaikos Bay and the solitude of human nature.
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The restless position of the improviser
"Art is what makes life more interesting than art". Robert Filliou
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The restless position of the improviser
The musician who would become a librarian
George Bratanis possesses the gift of an exuberant musical personality.
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The musician who would become a librarian
Vinyl from the Future
Sotiris Posporelis and Yiannis Drisis created their label as an ode to friendly relationships.
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All That Jazz
From the improvisational and harmonious tradition of jazz to the whole spectrum of music.
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Unexpected conversation with tradition
Inspiration by the great Greek musician Giannis Konstantinidis on jazz tracks.
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Unexpected conversation with tradition
Salonika jazz
The excellent bassist and composer and his collaborations.
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Greek theater in search of openness
When language and tradition can become passports that transcend all borders.
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Greek theater in search of openness
Long-distance writing
The writer whoo seeks to invent a private language idiom, dangling between Greek and English.
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Illustrating legends
Great personalities come alive with his digital pen.
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Illustrating legends
Invitation to performance
An artistic research and creation platform based in Thessaloniki.
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Invitation to performance
A conversation with human reality
Outwardness is an inherent and holistic quality of the Festival
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A conversation with human reality
Imaginary Landscapes
He paints landscapes and architectural structures in search of the human footprint.
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By the power of the violin
It is the power endowed in his violin bow, the maturity of the timbre, the expression on his face, the movement of his body and the sincerity of his music that gallop inside of you like a purebred horse, forming an experience that feels like poetry
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Embracing music without taking a hard line
An artist who reaches out to music with no strings attached and that is why music responds back to him, in a beautiful communication that evolves into passionate melodies
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The art of medicine and the remedy of art
The therapeutic powers of art and its meaningful impact on the psyche and the spirit have been consolidated ever since ancient times
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The art of medicine and the remedy of art
The unity of the Contemporary Byzantine Painting
The more abruptly a society moves forward (whatever that means), the more persistently its die-hard romantics will cast their glance backwards
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The unity of the Contemporary Byzantine Painting
Jewels of expression
Art is open and universal by definition, a co-creator in all aspects of our life
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A complicated yet consistent world
The works highlight an internal order and logic in the irrational thus illuminating the in between space between the random and the predefined, the real and the fantastic or magical, the physical and the metaphysical
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Where personal and collective memory meet
In his work the artist creates mental and allegorical landscapes and tread the space between the real or the objective and the imaginative or free-associative
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Composition: A living and breathing process
Through my works I do not seek an abstract exploration of sound, but rather a poetic research through sound
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Composition: A living and breathing process
Exploring the boundaries of theater
I wish I could confidently say that theater has the power to make the world a better place. Nevertheless, a theater performance can sure as hell serve as the common ground for the collective feeling to be expressed
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Art teaches in an active way
Works that deal with the tensions between mind and body, Self and Other, present and past
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Art teaches in an active way
Dimos Goudaroulis Ambassador of baroque music
Even though a cellist, he has always traversed a wide spectrum, ranging from jazz all the way to free improvisation and Brazilian music
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Dimos Goudaroulis Ambassador of baroque music
The notion of group at the performative core
Ntouth theater group: a theatrical state of sweet comfort
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The notion of group at the performative core
With the sensitivity of the sax
The sound of sax player and composer Melina Paxinos emerges, fills up the space and carries you along
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With the sensitivity of the sax
Personal stories with collective value
In Argiris Rallias’ sculptures, the landscape, the earth, human beings and life are inextricably linked
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Personal stories with collective value
We get to choose which ghosts come to haunt us
Cinema has felt right from the start as an inescapable destiny for Daphné Hérétakis, a filmmaker crafting immersive yet outright accessible films
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We get to choose which ghosts come to haunt us
Intertwining materiality and deconstruction
Τime and memory are constituents of the artit's paintings and sculptures
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Intertwining materiality and deconstruction
Aiming at an independent artistic expression
He creates foregrounding social issues, as well as the human relations and emotions
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Aiming at an independent artistic expression
Connection with nature
Her works are in search of a unifying principle, portraying the way the artist experiences reality
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An endless photo wandering
The practice of photography as an attempt to capture Greece in motion
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An endless photo wandering
Remnants of the city that meet the present
Anestis Ioannou discovered a profound conceptual affluence in the vacant lot of his atelier
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Remnants of the city that meet the present
With unique raw material
Her voice is instantly inscribed on the hard disc of our inner music harmony as soon as we get to hear it
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Forms beaming with light
Her works stand out for the intertwining of natural and surreal elements, composing multidimensional narratives
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Seeking the lost aesthetic
The production of his latest album is so refined and sophisticated that it oozes a long-forgotten hand-made quality
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Cinema of moral dilemmas
The Greek director’s full-length debut Meat touches upon issues nurtured in most insular societies, emanating from primordial instincts
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Architecture is a science, not an art
Whenever architecture is not practiced in flashy ways and with a pompous aesthetic, its salutary qualities become more visible both individually and socially
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The coordinates of humanity and light
Distinguished and acclaimed both in Greece and the Balkans, Enke Fezollari stages theater plays that place universal values, otherness and uprooting under the limelight
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A painting introspection on memory and identity
The artist gives collective meaning to fragments of her family's stories
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A painting introspection on memory and identity
Dialogue between nature and technology
The artist brings forth the notions of paradox and randomness as key elements in his creative process
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Dialogue between nature and technology
On the many paths of pop
Essence emerges to the surface whenever aesthetics is based on ideas, stories and emotion
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On the many paths of pop
We all carry on in life as our conscience dictates us
«Pioneering, thinking and alternative artists should be allowed to take center stage in Thessaloniki, in order for the social, political and cultural context to be improved»
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We all carry on in life as our conscience dictates us
Clay Bridges
The simple things that serve as raw material for the complex meanings she produces through her art
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Ode to woman’s nature
The acclaimed Greek painter explores woman’s identity through a multileveled visual art universe, liberating her female figures from the viewer’s judgemental gaze
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The youngest multi-awarded Greek director
At the impressively young age of 21 years old he won the Best First-Time Filmmaker Award at the Cannes’ World Film Festival, experiencing “a huge challenge that instantly opens the door to a whole dimension"
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The conflict between compromise and exceedance
Where music will serve as a bridge between the heart, the soul and the body
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The conflict between compromise and exceedance
Engravings from the unconscious
Aquatint is a demanding and time-consuming form of art. It includes a wide gamut of techniques, a fair amount of alchemy and a good deal of kitchen work
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Dancing on the pyramids
Images, feelings, friends and the effort to cope with everyday life are teaming up on the benefit of creation
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Images of feelings
A moment of introspection through a work of art may very well amount to a punch in the stomach
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The unexplored mixed reality
The director makes use of virtual reality and AI tools so as to transfer the viewer on stage
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The unexplored mixed reality
Art is a revolutionary act
It’s an almost mystical experience, one’s initiation into the artistic universe of acclaimed Greek painter Georgios Xenos, who uses single strokes and brush tracesto conquer time and space
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Writing crime fiction stories
Crime writer, with compelling characters, twists, diversity and inclusion,
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Writing crime fiction stories
On the run
Imagery that embraces the playful rhythm in a music video is an element that indicates his trademark signature
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Sculptural manifestations
Through his work, visual artist Kostis Velonis explores the emotions, ideas and conflicts that shape the human experience, while putting forward the comic and awkward role attributed to objects within the context of this narrative
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When making art it feels like playing
Their artistic scope is clear of any hands-off zones; as if an ever-flowing source of ideas is always at hand
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When making art it feels like playing
The search of human nature
Giannezi's artwork is focused on the three-dimensional depiction of the physical and the urban landscape, mostly through paper installations, processed by scalpel
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Mosaic Sculptures
Drawing inspiration from the shapes of nature sculptress Eva Papadopoulou crafts unique three-dimensional mosaic works and marble paintings, reviving an ancient art through her remarkable technique
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With the notes of the heart
With a deeply tender voice, just as the words are on the verge of crumbling down, cardiologist and musician John Efthymiadis has been sound-walking for many years now, coloring the cobblestones of the soul with his notes and performances.
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Art is not an end in itself
Theodorakis-Papangelidis did not get acquainted with music through a series of fortuitous events, but was almost literally born within its walls; in addition to his talent, he happens to be the grandson of the legendary Mikis Theodorakis
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A psychoanalytic canvas
Vassilis Perros is someone who “is aimlessly or purposefully roaming around, collecting experiences and deconstructing reality with the scalpel of art to unearth its magic”
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New art built on the material of the unforeseen
In June 2024, at the Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI·Metaverse Film Festival held in South Korea, Gioula Papadopoulou was awarded for A.I. made me do it: Ophelia
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New art built on the material of the unforeseen
Art saves from the everyday cruelty
Τhe expressive mechanisms, the functional tools and the practical applications of the performing arts, through which actors with or without a hearing disability could work together
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Behind the notes
I try to create a guitar sound grandiose and tender at the same time, so as to convey a message as immediate and pure as it can get
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An Award – Winning Chaos
The Chaos She Left Behind competed in the La Cinef section of Cannes alongside 18 of the best student films worldwide
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The game of art
For a young artist, receiving an award by the audience of ART-Thessaloniki and the MATAROA Awards jury is highly important as it fuels the carrying on of efforts and the intensive work
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Looking for boundaries and connections
Yianni Mitrou's art tries to penetrate the deepest meanings of existence
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Looking for boundaries and connections
Beyond Carmen
I’d rather walk in life side by side with the people I share common experiences and a common emotional language with
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Works that reinvent the world
In-between the crossfire of the visible and the intelligible, of the portrayed and the imaginary, of comprehension and interpretation, Vasilis Zografos runs through a river of colors, compositions and narratives through his distinctively personal idiom
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violinist of the new generation
Α stage presence made of pure magic, as her body is pulsating in accordance with the bow, with the violin in her arms, immersing us into the infinity of music
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Theater not just for entertainment
Prodromos Tsinikoris is drawn by stories excluded from the dominant narrative, inviting real people to appear on stage exactly as they look
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Seeking allegorical symbolisms
Inside, a claustrophobic thriller shot with narrow-angle lenses and a small depth field, oozes a sense of disorientation, inviting us to base our faith on the feelings triggered
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Trying to control ιnfinity
In the poetry of nature
Photography is so much more than a mere medium to depict reality; it is the transformation of reality into art, into something aesthetically pleasing that would - ideally - last in time. To put it in even simpler words, it is the observation of art hidden within nature
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In the poetry of nature
Talking politics through the language of art
Pavlos Liaretidis turns the spotlight on the burning issues of the public sphere through his exquisite works, gifted with a strong sense of personal identity and powerful symbolisms
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Cities can change through urban games
The notion of the game and the playful urban spaces function as a shield against fear and disbelief, as security, accessibility and the absence of any kind of exclusion are necessary prerequisites for a space to become part of the game
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Threads that bind fantasy and realism together
Quirky urban landscapes and uncommon weather phenomena hold a prominent place in her books, breathing life into her images through her graphic descriptions
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Threads that bind fantasy and realism together
Creation is applied imagination
All the deep feelings and emotions that music expresses are almost impossible to describe in words
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Creation is applied imagination
The revival of childlikeness
A street artist who hangs on to the carefree motivations that ignited the first spark decades ago and still takes delight in brightening up the cities’ walls and the people’s souls
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Spontaneous music, lyrics out of the ordinary
“Each of our songs is everything all a tonce – experiences and fiction, and random thoughts or associations whose vibe might inspire emotion in us with no real reason., so we give them a chance in case someone else out there feels the same, also with no real reason”
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Spontaneous music, lyrics out of the ordinary
A pioneering sculptor
Τhe internationally acclaimed Greek sculptor creates breathtaking works of art made of “humble” aluminum cans of soft drinks, implementing a pioneering technique that contributes to sustainable growth.
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Developing the bug of art
Lines to me are our decisions, the paths we take, the coming and the going
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Developing the bug of art
The mask carries within it a fully-rounded theatre character
Even if the anatomy of the mask is different from the relative or the friend you had in mind, the expressions and the core of the personality lie somewhere underneath
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The mask carries within it a fully-rounded theatre character
For the authenticity of our voice
All filmmakers should only care for the expression of their inner truth on a particular issue. If a film is built on these honest foundations, with no trickery of artifice for award-winning and box office purposes, the audience will only need a pair of innocent eyes to enjoy it
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For the authenticity of our voice
The art, the aesthetic, the vision
To stimulate the audience through our own productions and interesting projects, joining forces with directors full of ideas who have something new and fresh to propos
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Visual Narratives
Sometimes more lyrical and sometimes on a central narrative axis, Myrto’s visual narratives attempt to illuminate and highlight the different aspects of places and people, where the concepts of borders, society and identity are ever-fluid.
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The building of a character is a never-ending process
The Cypriot actress is constantly evolving, moving with ease within a gamut that ranges from high-end productions by BBC, Netflix, HBO etc. to theater productions and alternative projects, while she never misses the chance to express her love for Greece and her roots
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The building of a character is a never-ending process
Adult comics with liberating sweetness
No matter where art takes us, it is necessary to carry within it a sense of up-to-date immediacy
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Adult comics with liberating sweetness
To me, cinema is a cathartic attempt
Medium is a portrait that does not rely so much on the dialogue and the plot, but rather on the trivial yet immense moments in life and the random encounters with people that may end up touching our lives in the most unique way
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Art and yoga: Two paths to self-discovery
Art is not only what we call art but every aspect of our everyday life, big or small
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Art and yoga: Two paths to self-discovery
An oarsman in an incomprehensible world
From my standpoint, photography serves as a passageway to another world. Sometimes it’s a shortcut to what I perceive as a personal dream
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An oarsman in an incomprehensible world
Images waiting to be set free
As a debutant photographer she rose to prominence through the MATAROA Awards, an institution held thanks to the support of the Cultural Society of Entrepreneurs of Northern Greece, within the framework of the MATAROA project
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Art against the tyranny of positivity
“Art has never been the domain of truth; it is the sacred lie we call beauty”
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Art against the tyranny of positivity
A Couple of Photos
The importance of each photo lies in the story encompassed within and around the frame
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Massive popularity is not an end in itself
As in most Polioudis’ songs, an intriguing balance sets the tone. His lyrics are pessimistic as a general rule, whereas his music usually emits happy vibes
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Massive popularity is not an end in itself
The core of creation
Ingenious and multitalented, architect-museologist Erato Koutsoudaki-Gerolympou works fastidiously on each new project, taking deep dives into the core of the subject and designing interactive exhibitions that stir and awaken the public.
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Every Face, a City
When I shoot people, I don’t photograph faces but their souls
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Every Face, a City
Observing life incessantly
Jacqueline Lentzou’s films are imbued with a gamut of fascinating features that seem to have sprung out of a chest packed with little treasures
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Compressing the entire world into a grain of sand
The books of Yannis Palavos are endowed with a bond of origin, dispersed in many forms and deployed in many axes
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Compressing the entire world into a grain of sand
Art shifts society’s point of view
Semeli Tagara never walked away from experimenting, testing herself and enriching her personal style with new elements
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Art shifts society’s point of view
Music is the language of dreams and dreams are life
Her real name is Maria Zlatani, but she chose to go by an alias that alludes to the myth of Alcyone, a bird that symbolizes hope, struggle, and love; a bird that carries its wounded pair on its shoulders, according to Plutarch
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Guard of tradition
He has wandered all over Greece, laden with every tool that could record and preserve folklore customs and trends rooted in the farthest depths of tradition
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Hotel rooms
It makes no difference whether they may be luxury suites in five-star hotels, or rundown rooms in roadside motels; they’re all witnesses to everyday life events, from the most mundane to the very definitive
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Big in Japan
Drawing his inspiration from Japanese tradition and culture, Michail Gkinis creates wearable art in the form of versatile, ever-transforming garments that embrace Japanese craftsmanship and promote diversity and sustainability
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Ebnefsis Breeds Originality
If I were to describe myself as a painter only, then I write and I photograph as a painter
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Ebnefsis Breeds Originality
What interests me is the process of the unforeseen
Her works are posing questions with regard to the biological, psychological and social origin of female subjectivity and the adventurous pathway that leads to the liberation of socially-invented notion of identity.
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The Master of Paper Cutting Art
A visual artist from Greece who constructs perforated installations and portable art out of paper
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The Master of Paper Cutting Art
Music is no sport; you don’t have to be a winner
Even though ranked among the top-25 vibraphonists in the world, Christos Rafalides remains down to earth
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Music is no sport; you don’t have to be a winner
Capturing the remnants of time
Kostis Argyriadis, with a series of individual and collective exhibitions under his belt, hosted both in Greece and abroad, seems to have discovered an artistic homeland in the expressiveness and the narrative frugality of black-and-white photography
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The universe always finds a way
In her live performances she paints before the audience, creating abstract landscapes that come to life through their constant movement
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Dimitris Karambatakis: "We create stories for every visitor and user"
The creative team of k-studio, in every chance and in every location it is assigned to create a new work, adopts a contextual and holistic approach, trying to reenact the feeling of being present in a particular place
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Dimitris Karambatakis: "We create stories for every visitor and user"
Empathy and inclusivity through art
The art committed in improving the life conditions of the visually impaired
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Empathy and inclusivity through art
Cinema communicates a truth
Gregoris Rentis aesthetic touch is evident in all of his works
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Cinema communicates a truth
We’re not cut off from one another
Stoker is endowed with this tender aura associated with the acts of letting go, confessing and finding reconciliation with the unhealed traumas and the unseen sides of the past.
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The Charm of eclecticism
A guitar player, composer and teacher, an artist of collaborations and collective projects, Makrygiannakis is a creator that succeeds in combining and blending features from different music fields and eras
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The Design Universe
Anastasis Stratakis intertwines graphic design with visual art, under the umbrella of a fully rounded and creative communication process
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A girl that popped out of a Νouvelle Vague film
Nefeli is unbiasedly moving between two worlds, making it hard to say whether she stands on the West or on the East
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A girl that popped out of a Νouvelle Vague film
For all the stories that need to be told
There’s a cinema touch in Zafeiriadis’ comics, featuring an inner tempo and a subtle editing
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For all the stories that need to be told
Memory is not inflexible
His mural works snatched the 2021 Mataroa Award, one of the most important honorary distinctions in his career so far
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Perfection is not humanlike
The protection of a human being from manipulated audiovisual stimuli becomes a constant act of resistance, an utterly political stance
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We made a leap into the void, but we spread our arms and managed to fly
"We’re more focused on the point of view of the resident living inside a space. We tend to approach our work as users rather than viewers"
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We made a leap into the void, but we spread our arms and managed to fly
"I believe in the psychology of clothing"
BAFTA-award-winning Greek costume and stage designer Fotini Dimou lives and works in London – but the results of her efforts live around the globe as part of major cinema, television and theatrical productions
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Past, present and future stand as equals in the flow of time
“Contemporary visual art is characterized by an oxymoron: It may be a global language, but it is not always perceived in the same way.”
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Past, present and future stand as equals in the flow of time
Every “no” helped me to move forward
“I am a woman and this the world I can comprehend and express better. In reality, I express myself”
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Every “no” helped me to move forward
Magic Moments of Music
The music of Ioanna Gika, as repeatedly written in many American media, “has a magic and otherworldly touch that throws her audience into raptures”
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Somewhere in Between
The worlds of George Drivas concern the immediate future of a contested society, keeping their roots in the present, or even the distant past
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I would like to invest in time
Τhe truth emitting from a photo, along with the proper timing, can play a fundamental role on the awareness of public opinion
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Immersive Theater
We turn to art to discover life inside art’s truth. Art is real; it is not a dream, it is not a fantasy.
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Every minute you spend on a film’s set is precious
Every stage of the film’s development is slow and demands hard work on a daily basis. On the other hand, it is a remarkable process of personal growth. Every day you learn something new, everyday you get closer to a goal you have set
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Every minute you spend on a film’s set is precious
No one can be left behind
With emotion, sensitivity, humor, collectivity and the urge for inclusiveness that runs through today's art world on a global scale
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No beauty can exist without pain
The success and the international appeal of Greek cinema is a kind of recompensation for local filmmakers, also triggering a feeling of awkwardness for a system that produces artists forced to content with a limited amount of work
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You can’t easily part ways with beauty
We learn and we add in order to become capable of letting go, of achieving simplicity, which encompasses the very essence of truth
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You can’t easily part ways with beauty
Every actor hides a director inside
“Stable collaborations help you to better understand methods, participants, aesthetics, expressive means”
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Every actor hides a director inside
I fear, but I dare
Theatre, as personal as it may be, it is also wonderfully universal
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The persistent power of tradition
Her plays, even though internationally acclaimed, maintain a certain Greek identifying feature to their core
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The persistent power of tradition
Learning next to individuals
A country’s thirst for classical music depends on its tradition
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Learning next to individuals
The magnetic field of the human condition
There are some moments in your life that awaken your imagination. I believe that films should serve as archives of those moments
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The magnetic field of the human condition
Memories from NETTE
I like to see a conversation develop between my photographs and other objects
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Armed with light and shadow
Τhe need to express oneself is the driving force behind any technological advancement
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Armed with light and shadow
A brilliant matchmaking of pop and classical music
Dimitris Skyllas is exploring music paths that patiently waited to be mapped
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A brilliant matchmaking of pop and classical music
The equilibrium of wall and canvas
Impactful scenes from everyday life and colors and shapes I come across that leave an impression comprise and compose my work
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The equilibrium of wall and canvas
Faith in choral power
Anyone can introduce singing into their life, as long as they want to
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Faith in choral power
“In theater, it pays off to use your instinct”
Ioli Andreadi likes to find stories that move her and then retell them in her own unique way, building worlds and defining their fate
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“In theater, it pays off to use your instinct”
The art of unexpected
A multilayered artist mainly working with video and installations
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The art of unexpected
Comics are cinema shot on paper
When you illustrate, you continue evolving till the day you die
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Comics are cinema shot on paper
I “feed” on diversity and curiosity
History and Architecture through Photography
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I “feed” on diversity and curiosity
The body as carrier of meanings
The human body, along with its ever-changing cultural, symbolic, experiential historical, phenomenological, social and political context, takes center stage in his work
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We are rainmakers; we do not broker the rain
Through his work, he attempts to weave narratives in which the relationship between observer and reproduction is in a constant state of destabilization
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We are rainmakers; we do not broker the rain
The revelation of the self through works of art and books
Tsakiraki, working as a museum art therapist, believes that all works of art, regardless of the artist, the genre or the style of the artwork, can have a therapeutic effect
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The revelation of the self through works of art and books
A long-distance runner
A music career is no sprint, but rather a marathon. It demands perseverance and adherence on a long-term basis. I do not believe in razzle-dazzles, but in people who put forth an artistic result endowed with care and consistency
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Locally and tropically
In the case of this wandering musician Sonny Touch, the term “masterpiece” ought to be analyzed and documented so that his latest work can receive the accolades it deserves
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Painting the inner regions of human life
His work adorns private collections and those of institutions and museums. For almost ten years, his works have been anthropocentric
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Painting the inner regions of human life
With clear eyes
Dozens of teenagers aged 14 – 18 from schools in Thessaloniki and the Macedonia and Thrace regions have taken part in #teens_PRESS_photostories 2021
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Balancing between magic and realism
We live in scary times and it is truly beyond words that a women do not have a say on their own bodies
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Balancing between magic and realism
Tinkering with songs ever since a little child
His music is causing a stir, even though he never aimed to be the talk of the town. Kostika Çollaku composes music for theater performances and movies and is a frequent collaborator of top-notch names, but prefers to keep a low profile
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Art protects us from reality
Pantelidi’s images are a result of fermenting the tragic and the comic in life
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Art protects us from reality
Ceramics as a utopian pursuit
This acclaimed Thessalonian potter brought contemporary aesthetics into our daily lives, elevating ceramic art by embracing organic, unpretentious forms in his unique creations
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At the right place, at the right time
I can’t tell for sure what is it that makes a photo document stand out. Maybe it has to forge an emotional bond with the audience, to give it the lead role
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The leftovers of history are coming forth
Architecture and photography are like communicating vessels in Eva Stamatiou’s work, having discovered a hard-to-find point of limbo balance between the two
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The leftovers of history are coming forth
Materials as actors
Maria Tsagkari works within a wide artistic spectrum, turning to whatever inspires her, constantly moving to new media, techniques and materials
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A poet of images
Light, weight, materiality, color and the architectural elements of a given space are intertwined in the work of Athina Ioannou
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Art beyond borders
For me, the function of the artist and the function of the art historian complement one another, often without any effort on my part
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Manolis Mavris
My ultimate goal was to bring forth topics that revolved around social oligarchy and the isolation of the individual
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Artemis Anastasiadou
Ioanna Kryona
The boat I’m sailing on is the piano
Music is a way of life, a way of thinking, and a way of expression
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The boat I’m sailing on is the piano
Design that awakens the instinct
For a design to be successful it needs to sum up the very core of its topic
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Design that awakens the instinct
The conductor as a spiritual guide
For this energetic conductor with his exuberant expression on the podium, every new collaboration invites exploration and soul-searching, and every concert is akin to a journey
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Visual art interventions, using public space a canvas
A vision with greener public space, better architectural standards and more art of all sorts and kinds
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Visual art interventions, using public space a canvas
We should place more trust in the viewer’s imagination
There are artwork renewing our gaze and revealing new facets every time we meet it
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We should place more trust in the viewer’s imagination
Aim for happiness, not success
Dancers of North evolve as a collaborative effort
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Aim for happiness, not success
Singing from the heart
This internationally celebrated Greek songstress has won over audiences and critics with her innate talent and soulful performance
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The Cinematic Fruit of Research
It is vital to bring out elements which not even these characters know about themselves, sometimes; to break open their seals and their locks
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Jazz Democracy
Aiming to get better, faster, lighter; both physically and mentally
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Nikos Ziogas
The recording of each region’s tradition contributes to the collective memory
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Michalis Klioumis
We all crave for approval and we are in no position to place judgment on anyone. A deeper need lies under our choices
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Christos Barbas
With a smooth yet vibrant narrative, Barbas’ lens triggers a spontaneous feeling of empathy, without ever resorting to emotional blackmail
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Akis Kersanidis - Chryssa Tzelepi
We enjoy pulling things out of oblivion and into the light, placing them in their right dimensions
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Akis Kersanidis - Chryssa Tzelepi
Utopia creates history
I cherish mistakes, I live, learn and evolve through them
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Utopia creates history
Art meets Science
Greek visual artist Costas Picadas, who lives and creates in New York, explores through his artwork the connection between Science and Art
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Not to be left with only silence...
Alexandros Nikolaidis wants to awaken our consciousness, bringing to the fore situations, stories and feelings that take place out there, in the “real” world
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Boundaries and limits exist to be overcome
The norms that govern the dynamics of our coexistence are often mere contracts to guarantee society’s survival
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Boundaries and limits exist to be overcome
Practicing Life on the Piano
“Working alongside fellow musicians, it’s a truly unique condition that allows you to co-exist, to communicate, to evolve.”
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“Off season”, but always clued-in
The 9th edition of the Syros International Film Festival, taking place from June 22 to June 26, in Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros island
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Towards a new vision
An artistic duo boasting a notable trajectory and international acclaim, Kalos&Klio have been working in tandem for more than 15 years.
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Images of memory and loss
Ioanna Sakellaraki, at just 31 years of age, has already crystallized a concrete and solid view on photographic depiction
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Like a letter sent to long-gone friends
Dimitris Zahos, right from his early steps as a passionate movie lover and a film student, perceived cinema as a conjoint and collective process.
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Like a letter sent to long-gone friends
Masks, dark fairy tales and romantic childlikeness
The fluid meaning of art and the imprint of travel are characteristic of the work of Marianna Ignataki
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Masks, dark fairy tales and romantic childlikeness
Borders are for countries, they do not apply to music
The date is set for spring 2022, at Carnegie Hall of New York. Thirteen-year-old Thanos Kyparos envisages becoming the soloist of top-notch orchestras on a worldwide scale.
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Borders are for countries, they do not apply to music
The Street as Scenery
She recently received an outstanding international acclaim, being included in Gulnara Samoilova's "Women Street Photographers" edition (Prestel, 2021)
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As the hand dances on paper
Vassilis Gogtzilas, born and raised in Thessaloniki, had discovered ever since his early childhood the key to unlock the gates leading to alternative worlds.
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Greek Rebetiko and American Blues
Interpretation derives from within and entails a genuine experience – An internal battle between Athens and New York
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Greek Rebetiko and American Blues
Creator and explorer
A journey, an experience, a person, and the arts are all among the things that can inspire Stefanos Rokos
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My violin is my voice
A citizen of the world, an artist of the world, Christos Galileas seeks to claim a place for the Thessaloniki Concert Hall on the global market.
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It feels nice to see that your work is recognized and has an impact
John Mavroudis’ works have been awarded and talked about, often going as far as to make a mark on society
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It feels nice to see that your work is recognized and has an impact
The music lives inside her
The internationally acclaimed orchestra conductor and artistic director of Berlin’s Camerata Europæa, is an ambassadress of Greek culture in Europe
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No-one should be excluded from culture
Mikhail Karikis, born in Thessaloniki, is a visual thinker who converses with the grave contemporary problems of mankind.
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No-one should be excluded from culture
Photographing the city’s soul
Photographer Olga Deikou, through frames and compositions that seem to have sprang out of a Wong Kar-Wai film, captures an unseen truth that cannot be portrayed through words.
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Talented and inspired
One of the most active directors and restless spirits of the new generation, Eleni Efthymiou, in less than a decade, has made a name for herself in the Greek theatre
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The importance of being real
«I do performances because it’s what I know how to do. It’s the truest form of art, as it allows me to be myself. I’m not acting, I’m not playing a role.»
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Without music, life makes no sense to me
Versatile, inquisitive, and active, he has an illustrious 30-year journey as a soloist, composer and educator, both in Greece and abroad, under his belt
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Breaking stereotypes
The Artistic Director of the Alternative Stage of the National Opera of Greece embodies the new, "experimental" era of lyric theater in Greece.
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Yorgos Konstantinou
Transforming complicating ideas into comprehensible images
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Yorgos Konstantinou
Panos Karnezis
Michalis Kostantatos
Kostantatos' films were screened from Cannes all the way to Venice, triggering a sweet sense of anticipation for his latest film, "All the pretty little horses".
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Dimitris Koutsiabasakos
Society, politics and the fate of man crushed by events, are always in the frame of Koutsiabasakos' camera
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Christos Nikou
Apples by Christos Nikou are landing of the International Competition section of the 61st Thessaloniki Film Festival, triggering the first sold-out of this year’s online festival edition in the blink of an eye!
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Georgis Grigorakis
Feature debut by director Georgis Grigorakis, titled Digger, takes part in the International Competition section of the 61st Thessaloniki International Film Festival, revealing a genuine and pure talent of Greek contemporary cinema
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A modern-day Ulysses of music
Dimitris Maramis sails through a sea of ancestral myths, folktale and iconic masterpieces of Greek literature to craft a world of pure magic
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If you want to play like a team, you must breathe as one.
They have composed original music for feature and short films; they have been live-accompanying silent films’ screenings, they have worked from time to time on TV productions.
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If you want to play like a team, you must breathe as one.
The charm of transience
Once we find ourselves gathered up in a joined-up place again, released from fear, I believe that we’ll enthusiastically rediscover the value of collective experience
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Industrial Landscapes
Urban architecture and industrial landscapes seem to be lit with life through the lens of the internationally acclaimed visual photographer Christophoros Doulgeris
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The lockdown's jazz soundtrack
Thessaloniki-born composer and jazz pianist, Nikolas Anadolis, one of the top-notch names of the younger generation, made the best out of the lockdown, crafting his latest album, Violetera
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Opening windows to countless worlds
For Panagiotis Kountouras cinema and literature are two interconnected versions of a profound need for communication and contact.
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The Artist's Journey
Τhe fragile relationship between the visible and the invisible, the tangible and the intangible, the sacred and the unholy
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People and buildings, a living relationship
Stelios Kois sees buildings as living organisms, just as he does when he designs.
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People and buildings, a living relationship
Taming the light, sculpting the human identity
The artistic roaming of Christos Dimitriou has always been human-centered, but not in the strict sense of portraits.
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Taming the light, sculpting the human identity
Yiannis Pappas
Rosso Mataroa
For Aris Georgiou, the multifaceted artist who’s engaged himself mostly with photography, red is a constant fixture on his lense
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Robo[eco]logy
Focusing on an architectural philosophy which is interpolated with modern art and circumvents museological conceptions.
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Elena Sokratous
There’s no match for a live concert!
First and foremost, we must learn to treasure our own country’s musical heritage
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There’s no match for a live concert!
Raw material: Silk and talent
The Mantility brand name is a play-on-words between the Greek word mantili (meaning “scarf”) and the word mentality
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Raw material: Silk and talent
Shaping the Clay
Α dystopian, yet exhilarating, imaginary futuristic landscape
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Panos Voulgaris
Stratos Tzitzis
The Bass Ace
The freedom and the expressive arsenal of jazz serve as a source of inspiration for the internationally acclaimed Greek bass player and composer.
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Geometry and nature
Product design, from London and New York to Thessaloniki and all over the world.
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Treeman, with roots and branches
A composer and architect observes the era of the coronavirus
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Treeman, with roots and branches
Architecture of poetic images
Wait, do buildings talk? Of course they do.
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Architecture of poetic images
Painting COVID-19
Βlack and white represent the primary conditions of existence, they go beyond the definition of color; they embody presence and absence
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MATAROA First Prize
Plenty of mud, a handful of beetles, one physical education graduate and the first prize of the MATAROA contest, how can all this be connected?
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Art and Medicine
When the composition of matter, its energy, wear and degradation become art.
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Pared-down images, like poems
“The image will prevail”, is the firm belief of Giorgos Taxidis and his artwork is based on this declaration of faith.
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Photojournalism on display
Breathtaking pictures reenacting an entire year’s events
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Photojournalism on display
Urban Secret Garden
The most recent photography project of Thessaloniki-born photographer Lia Nalbantidou.
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Ten emerging artists about to “set sail”
The Cultural Society and the 4th Art Thessaloniki invited ten emerging artists to get onboard the MATAROA “ship”.
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Ten emerging artists about to “set sail”
Restless light
3D digital stage design goes beyond the fascination of the image.
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Classical music without borders
Starting from Thessaloniki, he illuminates Greece's coordinates across the international map.
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Classical music without borders
Focus on openness
Establishing a presence in Europe is what the Director of TSSO seeks to achieve.
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Music with images
From the direction of the MOYSA orchestra to the cinema and the theater.
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Cosmopolitan architecture
Helen Petaloti and Leonidas Traboukis bridge the two sides of the Atlantic.
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Cosmopolitan architecture
Architectural illusions
The photographer who loves buildings, geometry and the imaginative.
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Architectural illusions
The World Treasure of Russian Modernism in Thessaloniki
Costakis Collection has been steadily attracting keen interest of major European and US museums.
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The World Treasure of Russian Modernism in Thessaloniki
Works that trace back the artist's roots
She lives in Paris but has never turned her gaze away from «Small Greece», casting a critical and nostalgic view.
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Works that trace back the artist's roots
Wall-mounted art
Τhe city's public visual identity is carved onto the walls of its buildings, ever since 2010.
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In Bay Area filled with awe
When the late lamented artist photographer from Thessaloniki first set his eyes on the Pacific Ocean.
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In Bay Area filled with awe
Analog hearts
With the love of the blues
Southern-American tunes take over the soul of a local band.
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With the love of the blues
In Thessaloniki, music rises out of the fog
Orchestral pieces, light touches of electric sound, a cinematographic ambience, this group sure knows how to make it special.
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In Thessaloniki, music rises out of the fog
Alternative to the bone
This Thessaloniki-based band was loved by both critics and the audience.
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Alternative to the bone
Hard sound, soft melodies
The band's name and its indie rock heart may point elsewhere, but the lyrics are Greek.
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Hard sound, soft melodies
Art narrates the world
From Xanthi and Thassos to the four corners of the planet, through an autobiographical journey.
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Mind the Monsters
Winners of international awards and distinctions, they design the visual identity of a varied clientele, now… they export Monsters.
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The Colors of Faith
People, places and spirituality become one flesh through the work of a renowned artist.
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Spaces In –Between
Artist and curator, he constantly embarks on a never-ending inspirational journey through his works.
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A success story made in cinema
Two different auteurs, who crossed paths by chance a decade ago, in the newly-founded Cinema Faculty, sharing a teacher-student bond.
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Theremin / Poetry / Airports
Taking over the electronic scene, armed with a Greek, yet universal, identity.
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Theremin / Poetry / Airports
Mr. Loneliness
The dirt roads of old Thessaloniki, together with the sunset of Thermaikos Bay and the solitude of human nature.
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The restless position of the improviser
"Art is what makes life more interesting than art". Robert Filliou
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The restless position of the improviser
The musician who would become a librarian
George Bratanis possesses the gift of an exuberant musical personality.
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The musician who would become a librarian
Vinyl from the Future
Sotiris Posporelis and Yiannis Drisis created their label as an ode to friendly relationships.
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All That Jazz
From the improvisational and harmonious tradition of jazz to the whole spectrum of music.
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Unexpected conversation with tradition
Inspiration by the great Greek musician Giannis Konstantinidis on jazz tracks.
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Unexpected conversation with tradition
Salonika jazz
The excellent bassist and composer and his collaborations.
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Greek theater in search of openness
When language and tradition can become passports that transcend all borders.
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Greek theater in search of openness
Long-distance writing
The writer whoo seeks to invent a private language idiom, dangling between Greek and English.
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Illustrating legends
Great personalities come alive with his digital pen.
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Illustrating legends
Invitation to performance
An artistic research and creation platform based in Thessaloniki.
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Invitation to performance
A conversation with human reality
Outwardness is an inherent and holistic quality of the Festival
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A conversation with human reality
Imaginary Landscapes
He paints landscapes and architectural structures in search of the human footprint.
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Challenges for creators, critics and the audience
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