peri-Tēchnes is pleased to present its first online exhibition An Intimate Glance: Studies & Prints featuring works by Nicole Economides, Despina Konstantinides, Anthoula Lelekidis, and Spyros Procopiou, curated by Tiffany M. Apostolou. This exhibition explores the power that studies, drawings, and prints have in giving viewers a more intimate glance at the artist’s creative process …
Year: 2020
“BLACKNESS IS NOT SITE SPECIFIC: An interview with Anna Parisi” by Natalia Almonte
The following interview is by our contributing writer and artist, Natalia Almonte with artist Anna Parisi.
Chasing the Unseen: In Conversation with Despina Konstantinides
We were recently able to (socially-distanced) meet with NY-based Despina Konstantinides for an interview! We are beyond excited for the opportunity to represent Konstantinides on peri-Tēchnes and to share this interview with you all here.
Peri Physeōs
The results and final selection of works from the Open Call titled Peri Physeōs, and co-hosted by THE TΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY and peri-Tēchnes are out! Click on this post to see the works created by our three finalists, read more about each of them, and also link to our Athens-based partner on this project THE TΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY.
Long-Distance Chat with Photographer Chrissa Markos
We had the chance to speak with Chrissa Markos, a Massachusetts- based artist who works primarily with photography and print. Read below to learn more about Markos’ fascinating artistic practice that also draws deep connections with literature and cinema!
Announcing: ZAZ10TS Presents “The Meeting of the Horse,” by Eleni Giannopoulou & Tania Reza
We are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of “The Meeting of the Horse” by Greek artist Eleni Giannopoulou and Mexican artist Tania Reza at ZAZ10TS gallery, on October 16th. The exhibition will present an immersive installation of theatrical sculptures/costumes addressing the symbolism of the Horse by Giannopoulou set in dialogue with the homonymous video installation created by Giannopoulou in collaboration with Reza. The two artists worked with an all-female, Mexican crew of artists and cinema professionals standing with and in support of feminist movements currently fighting for women’s rights in Mexico.
The exhibition is deeply vulnerable, direct, and provocative in the best of ways.
Read along for the official Press Release and further details.
In Memoriam
Today marks an historical day for Greece, and for Democracy everywhere as Greek court rules the neo-facist party Golden Dawn a criminal organization. Pavlos Fyssas was a Greek musician whose songs reflected anti-fascist convictions. He had been threatened multiple times yet remained steadfast in creating and performing his music. His murder in 2013, by a …
Artist Feature: Spyros Procopiou
On the occasion of featuring works by Spyros Procopiou, we spoke with the artist about his drawing practice. Below you can read the artist feature where you will learn all about his creative process and what his work is all about!
Walkthrough of Our New Initiative!
We are thrilled, as we continue to work on it, to share more about our new initiative to represent artists, and walk you through our new page dedicated to this mission. Read along for more insight!
On Recent News of Appropriation and Re-use of Byzantine World Heritage Monuments
As a platform dedicated to the arts and to advocating for the value of cultural production and history, we felt the need to make an open statement on the recent change in status of two Byzantine Wold Heritage monuments, and specify that what we address is only in relation to these unwarranted changes on behalf of governmental officials.