Europe - an identity in question | OpenArtLink 2025 Piraeus
Europe is a continent with a long history and a multifaceted identity. Its roots lie in ancient Greece, where philosophy, democracy, and the arts were born. Later, the campaigns of Alexander the Great brought it into contact with the East, while Rome, with its law, architecture, and road network, laid new foundations for European identity.
With the fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages were marked by feudalism and Christianity. The Renaissance turned its gaze back to antiquity, bringing a flourishing of the arts. The great technological discoveries of the era opened the way to other continents, bringing wealth but also competition.
In modern times, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution radically transformed politics and society. The Industrial Revolution and the artistic movements of the 19th and 20th centuries would change not only the face of Europe but of the entire world.
Today, the European Union attempts to unite the pieces of this mosaic, striving for peace, cooperation, and prosperity in a world that is constantly changing. According to this brief historical overview of Europe, artists are invited to present works that highlight a dialogue with European culture. The exhibits are creations inspired by the continent’s rich artistic heritage, with strong references to earlier artistic movements. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the continuity and evolution of art, from antiquity to the present day, through the perspective of contemporary creators.
Curated by: Nikos Giavropoulos
Artists: Robert Barcia, Dimitris Douramakos, Nikos Giavropoulos, Eliana Kanaveli, Yorgos Lintzeris, Alexandros Maganiotis, Maria Maragkoudaki, Kyriaki Mavrogeorgi, Ioanna Ralli, Margarita Stavraki, Stavros Tsiakalos, Maria Tsimbourla.
The exhibition is presented at OpenArtLink 2025 | Piraeus Project, an initiative organised by CHEAPART and keramikos_23, aimed to unite international artists from diverse disciplines to explore innovation and creative exchange.
OpenArtLink 2025
Piraeus-Project
Athinon 8-12, 185 40, Piraeus 185 40
22 - 26 October, 2025
Opening: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Organised by: CHEAPART, keramikos_23
Georg Georgakopoulos, Paolo Incarnato, Fotini Kapiris, Thalia Kerouli
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