Arktou parousis…
As long as the artist acknowledges the marks & traces, he will always overcome personal confinement and Dysopia
[Árktou paroúsis, íchni mi zítei]
When the bear is here, don’t look for the traces
Vakchlidis, 518-452 BC
The bear is here. The creative person can defend his personal values, hunter of the liberties he has rightfully conquered through art.
As long as the artist acknowledges the marks and traces, he will always be one step ahead, overcoming personal confinement and Dysopia.
In the historical building of the mid-19th century, the traces are profound. The viewer follows the marks of history to find that he stands before the work of 6 contemporary artists who level the present and the future in a whole.
Participating artists: Giannis Amanatidis, Katerina Botsari, Eleni Kordali, Christos Michaelides, Chara Protopapa, Chrysa Valsamaki.
Curated by: Eleanna Balesi, Fotini Kapiris
"Arktou parousis…" exhibition is part of the Back to Athens 6 International Arts Festival. Since 2012, Back to Athens Festival unites the city’s artistic scene in a public showcase of contemporary art and expression that boosts social awareness and restores the residents of Athens to the City Center.
Back to Athens 6 is organized by CHEAPART in collaboration with the Athens Commercial Triangle Revitalization Program of the municipality of Athens, and Athens Intersection cultural program with the support of the Austrian Embassy in Athens, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, My Odyssey/Hellas Group, Praxitelous Bar and Vikos.
Aiolou & Athinaidos Str.
105 51 Athens
Opening: Friday, June 1 2018, 8:30 pm.
Duration: 1 - 10.6.2018
Hours: Saturday - Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 pm.,
Monday - Friday 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
