Curated by Olympia Tzortzi
By considering these initiatives as places whose main objective is to create alternative models for exhibitions and the management of exhibition spaces based on flexibility and multitasking, I have tried to develop a scheme that goes beyond the narrow traditional boundaries of the form that independent exhibition spaces for contemporary art should have today. To achieve this goal, a preliminary core of the following exhibition venues was created in alphabetical order: Alkinois, igni office, koraï space, MISC, OMS (One Minute Space), sealed earth, space52 and Thermia Project.
The common denominator among all participants is the priority of opening a channel of discussion between art and society, and possibly commerce, without restricting social groups.
From 2013 to 2016 she worked at Galerie Kerstin Engholm in Vienna, 2016/2017 she worked as an associate registrar for the Kiki Kogelnik Foundation between New York and Vienna, 2018/2019 she worked as Gallery Manager at Galerie Georg Kargl Fine Arts in Vienna and in 2020/2021 she had the same position at the DITTRICH & SCHLECHTRIEM gallery in Berlin.
In the last few years she has been involved in the organization of several projects and has curated numerous exhibitions, among them an exhibition at Belverede 21. She recently founded the Callirrhoë exhibition space in Athens.
Curated by Danai Giannoglou
Starting from the increasingly topical debate about the hospitality industry and the way contemporary art is becoming an integral part of the hotel experience that directly affects the market, we turn to publishing and editions themselves as visual objects, as fields of fermentation and as archival environments. We examine the leading role that residency programs for artists have played in shaping the Athens art scene and discuss the institutional framework of new commissions for artists through the relationships they create between artists, institutions, and collections.
Danai is the co-founder and curator of Enterprise Projects, a project space in Athens that has been functioning independently and periodically since September 2015, as well as the editor of Enterprise Projects Journal, a publishing initiative by Enterprise Projects in the form of a bilingual online publication of newly commissioned theoretical and research essays.
Between 2020 and 2022 she held the position of Assistant Curator at de Appel in Amsterdam and previous to that she was the Exhibitions Archive Coordinator at the Deste Foundation for Contemporary Art in Athens. She has contributed texts to catalogues, artist’s books and magazines, edited publications and curated exhibitions and programmes for various institutions and organizations in Greece and abroad (Piet Zwart Institute, The Breeder, B&M Theocharakis Foundation,Hotel Maria Kapel, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, de Appel, Enterprise Projects, Galerie Michel Journiac).
Danai studied Theory and History of Art at the Athens School of Fine Arts, as well as Cultural Management and Curating at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris. She was a participant of the de Appel Curatorial Programme 2019/2020 in Amsterdam, as well as a resident at Rupert in Lithuania in 2016 and at the 8th Gwangju Biennale International Curator Course in South Korea in 2018. Danai Giannoglou is a recipient of the Onassis AiR Emergency Fellowship 19/20, the Onassis AiR Tailor-Made Fellowship as well as the 2nd SNF Artist Fellowship Program (Curating).
Friday 15/9 − 17.00
Contemporary art and hospitality −
A different experience of the work of art
- Yota Dimitriou - Director G&A Mamidakis Foundation
- Anastasia Sgoumpopoulou– Co-owner Perianth Hotel / Collector
- Aliki Tsirliagkou - Founder ArtSpark / Lead Art Consultant
Saturday 16/9 − 17.00
New commissioned works:
Institutions as initiators and companions of the artwork
- Fanis Kafantaris - Head of Design,Architecture and Design Dpt. NEON, Architect MPhil. NTUA
- Kika Kyriakakou - Artistic director of Polygreen Culture & Art Initiative (PCAI)and curator of the PCAI Contemporary Art Collection
- Kostas Stasinopoulos - Curator, Live Programmes, Serpentine
Saturday 16/9 − 19.00
Art Athina 2023 Award Announcement
Sunday 17/9 − 17.00
Publications: Artistic objects, environments conducive to discussion, archival fields
- Eleni Saroglou– Cube Art Editions
- Theophilos Tramboulis - Advisor, Publications, EMST
- Marina Fokidis – Curator, Art and Theory Writer
Sunday 17/9 − 19.30
The talk will be held in English
The introversion and extroversion of residency programmes for artists
- Aristides Logothetis - Founder & Executive Director of ARCAthens
- Nefeli Myrodia – Head of Onassis AiR
- Dimitra Nikolou - ARTWORKS Co-Founder/ Program Director
Akis Kokkinos, Curator and DEO projects founder
Presenting the programme in the context of art-athina, the most renowned Greek art fair, while facing Zappeion palatial premises, it proposes a new lexicon for cultural value, hierarchies and permanence and allows the viewers to introspect, question, and discover new dimensions of shared humanity.
The title of the programme derives from the profound words of Ocean Vuong, a prominent poet who eloquently captures the essence of individuals navigating between disparate worlds and aims to facilitate a profound process of healing and mutual support. Vuong embraces the distinctiveness of each person's identity while encouraging a collective journey towards understanding and empathy.
- Mounira Al Solh ( Sfeir-Semler Gallery)
- Antonakis (Eleftheria Tseliou Gallery)
- Kostas Bassanos (Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Centre)
- Hera Büyüktaşcıyan (Green Art Gallery)
- Sofia Dona
- Shadi Habib Allah (Rodeo)
- Yorgos Petrou
- Socratis Socratous (THE BREEDER Gallery)
- Lefteris Tapas (CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery)
Live Encounters: Contemporary artistic performative practices
Using the body as the primary artistic material, the13works presented refer to: the process of objectification and subject formation, social relations, the economy, political claims and the relationship to the personal, the creation and dissolution of identities. Performance art becomes a tool for investigating power relations, a form of memory transmission, and ultimately a different approach to understanding the world.
Demosthenes Agrafiotis
Impressions, prints
(Short Performative Odyssey), 2023
Technohoros Art Gallery
Lena Athanasopoulou
A "place" to place my thoughts, 2023
Zina Athanassiadou Gallery
Manolis Daskalakis Lemos
Ashes from the Sea, 2023
CAN Gallery
Andreas Ragnar Kassapis
One Filter Time (Third attempt), 2023
Kalfayan Gallery
Maria Michailidou
Weather clear, 2023
with the support of Wild Reeds
Angelos Papadimitriou
Hand operated cinema
Art Gallery αγκάθι – κartάλος
Nana Sachini
Lachryfagi (excerpts), 2023
Performers: Eugenia Grammenou, Iordanis Papadopoulos, Nana Sachini
Sound design: Yiannis Loukos
The excerpts are presented in collaboration with Wild Reeds
*The performance was presented for the first time as part of the exhibition Revolution is not a one time event, at Tavros / Locus Athens, curated by Maria-Thalia Carras, with the support of the Outset Partners Grants program.
Giorgos Tserionis | Performers: Stella Dimitrakopoulou, Andreas Asimakopoulos
Unstable, 2023
with the support of Art Gallery Callirrhoë
Filippos Tsitsopoulos
In Search of the Miracle
A stand-up tragedy, 2023
Ekfrasi − Yianna Grammatopoulou Art Gallery
Κleopatra Ηaritou | Performers: Dimitris Ameladiotis, Katerina Spyropoulou, Markella Xylogiannopoulou, Pablo Soto
Flies, 2023
Wilhelmina’s Art Gallery
Mario Banushi| Performer: Grigoria Metheniti
Peshku, 2023
Kappatos Gallery
Chrysanne Stathacos
Red-Egg-Rose-Blood, 2023
The Breeder
PROGRAM
Thursday 14/9 − 17.00
Demosthenes Agrafiotis
Impressions, prints
(Short Performative Odyssey), 2023
Technohoros Art Gallery
Duration: 20 minutes
Thursday 14/9 − 18.00
Giorgos Tserionis | Performers: Stella Dimitrakopoulou, Andreas Asimakopoulos
Unstable, 2023
with the support of Art Gallery Callirrhoë
Duration: 15 minutes
Thursday 14/9 − 19.30
Manolis Daskalakis Lemos & Noff
Ashes from the Sea, 2023
CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery
Duration: 30 minutes
Thursday 14/9 − 20.00
Nana Sachini
Lachryfagi (excerpts), 2023
Performers: Eugenia Grammenou, Iordanis Papadopoulos, Nana Sachini
Sound design: Yiannis Loukos
The excerpts are presented in collaboration with Wild Reeds
*The performance was presented for the first time as part of the exhibition Revolution is not a one time event, at Tavros / Locus Athens, curated by Maria-Thalia Carras, with the support of the Outset Partners Grants program.
Duration: 20 minutes
Thursday 14/9 − 20.30
Yiannis Loukos
3D Meditation
with the support of Wild Reeds
Duration: 20 minutes
Friday 15/9 − 16.30
Aggelos Papadimitriou
Hand operated cinema
agathi – kartalos
Duration: 5 minutes, on loop
Friday 15/9 − 18.30
Maria Michailidou
Weather clear, 2023
with the support of Wild Reeds
Duration: 5 minutes, on loop
Friday 15/9 − 19.30
Filippos Tsitsopoulos
In Search of the Miracle
A stand-up tragedy, 2023
ekfrasi − yianna grammatopoulou
Duration: 20 minutes
Saturday 16/9 − 18.30
Κleopatra Ηaritou | Performers: Dimitris Ameladiotis, Katerina Spyropoulou, Markella Xylogiannopoulou, Pablo Soto
Flies, 2023
Wilhelmina’s
Duration: 60 minutes
Saturday 16/9 − 19.30
Lena Athanasopoulou
A "place" to place my thoughts, 2023
zina athanassiadou gallery
Duration: 23 minutes
Sunday 17/9 − 19.30
Andreas Ragnar Kassapis
One Filter Time (Third attempt), 2023
Kalfayan Galleries
Duration: 10 minutes, on loop
Sunday 17/9 − 20.00
Chrysanne Stathacos
Red, 2023
THE BREEDER
Duration: 40 minutes
The esteemed cultural organization “KROMA” continues in 2023 its highly successful collaboration with Art Athina, proudly presenting the groundbreaking educational program titled "We Are The Rainbow"
Throughout history, the rainbow has stood as a powerful symbol of unity and diversity. The mesmerizing interplay of various hues within this singular phenomenon serves as a poignant reminder of the vast tapestry of human experience, crafting a collective aesthetic realm that gracefully transcends cultural and identity barriers.
Within this vivid and luminous prism, this year's event anticipates an even more dynamic and inspiring showcase, expanding the boundaries of artistic expression. It will provide a platform for both young and mature "artists" to delve into their creative reservoirs, embarking on a journey of self-discovery while embracing their individuality.
The essence of the "We Are The Rainbow" initiative revolves around the symbiotic relationship between participants and art. A captivating interactive art project, in a constant state of metamorphosis, will draw inspiration from the concealed rainbow hues enfolded within our urban landscape. This project extends an open invitation to visitors of Art Athina, encouraging them to contribute their unique "brushstrokes" and personal viewpoints. Complementing this immersive experience, an array of workshops has been meticulously curated to empower children, providing them with the tools to nurture their imaginative prowess and artistic fluency through an assortment of techniques and materials.
The heart of the "We Are The Rainbow" program resides in its educational art workshops, seamlessly woven into the fabric of the exhibition. These workshops, masterfully led by seasoned artists, educators, art historians, and art therapists, are driven by an unwavering passion and dedication. Their purpose is to guide children through an enriching journey of self-expression, catalyzed by art, creating an environment that is both dynamic and secure, stimulating children to unearth fresh facets of their inner selves.
As a globally recognized non-profit entity, KROMA remains committed in its mission to showcase Greek culture on an international stage, while shedding light on societal issues through the powerful medium of art. Through "We Are The Rainbow," KROMA aims to inspire the young artists of the next generation to face challenges, express themselves, and create, thereby fostering a dynamic and innovative environment that reflects the richness of art and culture.
The cultural organization KROMA continues its successful collaboration with the leading art festival Art Athina in 2023 with a brand-neweducational program for children and young people. Inspired by the rainbow and the concepts of hope, beauty and inclusion, symbolized not only by the colorful arch but also by the children themselves, the 2023 educational program will take place under the title "We are the Rainbow" on September 16 and 17, 2023 at the Zappeion Mansion.
Seventeen workshops and eleven instructors await the young friends of the exhibition to explore together the magical world of art, with the aim of discovering and expressing their own artistic selves, in addition to acquiring knowledge. Curated by visual artists, educators, art historians, etc., the program’s workshops are designed to approach each thematic category in a different way and contribute to the children’s holistic development.
Sections cover a wide range of different art forms, including collage, painting, sculpture, architecture, the ater games, street art,paper cutting, and more, where participants express themselves, interact with key artists, and have fun creating.
The goal of t e educational program is to provide a safe and free space for children to act out their thoughts and explore the world around the minways that cannot always be expressed with words alone. In this environment, they exchange ideas, strengthen their self-confidence and social skills, express themselves in a variety of ways, and become sensitive to social issues.
As part of the educational program and during the workshops, there are free activities for all children without restriction:
1. An interactive installation where everyone has the opportunity to make artistic interventions and create a collective work of art that constantly changes its form.
2. A well-equipped space for the free creative expression of children.
Saturday 16.09.23
Free activities
12:30 - 18:30: Interactive installation: Athina Rainbow
12:30 - 18:30: Free artistic expression
Art Workshops
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Title: Travelling with Louli the kite
Instructor: Irini Sigala / Author
Description: The author Irini Sigala will present her fairy tale to the children. Afterwards, they will have the opportunity to tell their own stories by taking on the roles of authors and illustrators. Using their imagination, they will invent new characters, themes and events and can even add illustrations to reflect the idea of their story.
Age groups: 4-12 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 25 people
Time: 12:30-14:00
Title: Hair Accessories Creation
Instructors: Kiddoz
Description: Kiddoz workshop s are aimed at girls and boys from 4 years old. Children will compose and construct head pieces or other types of accessories based on a specific concept from the field of art, especially painting, architecture and sculpture. We will draw inspiration from various artists, identify their basic characteristics, and design our own accessories in an abstract way using elements from each creator.
Age groups: from 4years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 12 people
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Title: Sweet architecture
Instructors: Arkki by AKTO School of Architecture for children and youth (Maria Gerakini-Ioanna Prifti)
Description: The cutest introduction to basic concepts of architecture like geometry, shapes, skeleton. By creating simple triangular structures, children get in touch with geometric shapes and develop their own three-dimensional compositions with candy canes and toothpicks! At the same time, they learn the important role ofinterconnection.The Arkki by AKTO project promotes creative education for children aged 4 to 19 in Greece and Cyprus. Based on the Finnish concept of learning, it aims to teach children skills rather than focusing on memorizing an ever-growing number of facts. The award-winning Arkki program is based on play, architecture and design, and supports children in their natural ability to wonder, explore, express their ideas, collaborate and learn through fun, rewarding and exciting experiences.
Age groups: 4-6 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 10 people
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Title: Street Art Adventure
Instructors: Valia Boumpa, visual artist
Description: An original and modern workshop dedicated to street art and graffiti. The children will learn the techniques of tagging. At the end, everyone creates their own personal tag with their name.
Age groups: 10-16 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 20 people
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Title: The artist’s point of view
Instructors: Kallio Karathanasi, visual artist
Description: An art workshop for children to learn about painting concepts such as color palette, value, depth, etc. using watercolors, which will stimulate their imagination and create a unique theme.
Age groups: 6 - 15 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 15 people
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Title: It is the color black
Instructors: Jenny Petropoulou, visual artist
Description: Ιintroduction to the Suprematism of Kazimir Malevich and Black Square. Workshop: Starting from the Black Square, we will create our own work. Age groups:from 12 years, accompanying adults
Age groups: from 12 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 10 people
Time: 16:30 - 17:30
Title: Creation of mythical masks
Instructors: Konstantina Zolota, art historian
Description: Using photographs of ancient Greek and African masks, we will first discuss their use and meaning throughout the centuries. Then we will use polymer clay to make our own masks, color them and decorate them with various materials such as feathers, sequins and threads. After naming our masks, we will present them and transform ourselves by wearing them!
Age groups: 5 - 10 years old, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 10 people
Time: 16:30 - 17:30
Title: Picasso and colors
Instructors: Maria Maddalena Sofra, educator
Description: What color is the "opposite" of blue? How do you make orange? How can a color be cold? The great painter Pablo Picasso will help us find the answers to these questions and more through his works.
Age groups: from 4 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 15 people
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Title: Taming the tree I love
Instructors: Despina Pantazi, visual artist
Description: Children are asked to create collages on a small branch using materials from nature. They will be asked to cut and glue drawings, write words and write their own "painting wish". The goal is to make a "donation" to the tree they will "adopt" or plant to care for and protect. This process encourages a sense of responsibility, love of the environment, and awareness of the benefits of nature. We distribute seeds that they can plant. Trees are sacred, who knows how to talk to them, who knows how to listen to them, learns the truth... Hermann Hesse
Age groups: 9 - 10 years old, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 15 people
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Title: Finger embroidery for finger reading
Instructors: Irene Zaimi, visual artist
Description: Raising children’s awareness of visually impaired people through an embroidery workshop. Words such as love, respect, etc. or a sentence will be embroidered in braille with colorful threads. Each child will embroider as many dots as they want and can until the word is finished.
Age groups: 8 years and older, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 5 people
Sunday 17.09.23
Free activities
12:30 - 18:30: Interactive installation: Athina Rainbow
12:30 - 18:30: Free artistic expression
Art Workshops
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Title: Travelling with Louli the kite
Instructor: Irini Sigala / Author
Description: The author Irini Sigala will present her fairy tale to the children. Afterwards, they will have the opportunity to tell their own stories by taking on the roles of authors and illustrators. Using their imagination, they will invent new characters, themes and events and can even add illustrations to reflect the idea of their story.
Age groups: 4-12 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 25 people
Time: 12:30 - 14:00
Title: Hair Accessories Creation
Instructor: Kiddoz
Description: Kiddoz workshops are aimed at girls and boys from 4 years old. Children will compose and construct headpieces or other types of accessories based on a specific concept from the field of art, especially painting, architecture and sculpture. We will draw inspiration from various artists, identify their basic characteristics, and design our own accessories in an abstract way using elements from each creator.
Age groups: from 4 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 12 people
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Title: Sweet architecture
Instructor: Arkki by AKTO School of Architecture for children and youth (Maria Gerakini-Ioanna Prifti)
Description: The cutest introduction to basic concepts of architecture like geometry, shapes, skeleton. By creating simple triangular structures, children get in touch with geometric shapes and develop their own three-dimensional compositions with candy canes and toothpicks! At the same time, they learn the important role ofinterconnection.The Arkki by AKTO project promotes creative education for children aged 4 to 19 in Greece and Cyprus. Based on the Finnish concept of learning, it aims to teach children skills rather than focusing on memorizing an ever-growing number of facts. The award-winning Arkki program is based on play, architecture and design, and supports children in their natural ability to wonder, explore, express their ideas, collaborate and learn through fun, rewarding and exciting experiences.
Age groups: 6-13 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 12 people
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Title: Creation of mythical masks
Instructor: Konstantina Zolota, art historian
Description: Using photographs of ancient Greek and African masks, we will first discuss their use and meaning throughout the centuries. Then we will use polymer clay to make our own masks, color them and decorate them with various materials such as feathers, sequins and threads. After naming our masks, we will present them and transform ourselves by wearing them!
Age groups: 5 - 10 years old, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 10 people
Time: 16:30 - 17:30
Title: It is the color black
Instructor: Jenny Petropoulou, visual artist
Description: Ιntroduction to the Suprematism of Kazimir Malevich and Black Square. Workshop: Starting from the Black Square, we will create our own work.
Age groups: from 12 years, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 10 people
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Title: The man of Giacometti
Instructor: Maria Maddalena Sofra, educator
Description: Giacometti was an artist who painted and created sculptures. His works were very tall and thin, as if they were made of threads. He loved to paint and create sculptures, people and objects that show how you can feel. Giacometti taught us that with art we can express our feelings and make people think about the world around us. We will explore all this and much more together in this workshop.
Age groups: 5 - 8 years old, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 15 people
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Title: Finger embroidery for finger reading
Instructor: Irene Zaimi, visual artist
Description: Raising children’s awareness of visually impaired people through an embroidery workshop. Words such as love, respect, etc. or a sentence will be embroidered in braille with colorful threads. Each child will embroider as many dots as they want and can until the word is finished.
Age groups: 8+ years old, accompanying adults
Maximum number of participants: 5 people
