The PSI Foundation Hosts Interesting Artist Talks And a Family-oriented Event
The practice of Relation: Theodoulos Gregoriou at “Casts of an Island”
The practice of Relation: Theodoulos Gregoriou at “Casts of an Island”
Saturday November 16, 2024, 19:00 - 20:00
PSI Foundation, Synergatismou 27, 3010 Lemesos
The presentation will be in Greek
Artist Theodoulos Gregoriou, based on his work “Mental Geography – Constellations”, the visual transfer of the Red Lake of Mitsero at the exhibition “Casts of an Island”, presents the themes that concern his art and milestones in his artistic career. As art historian Thalea Stefanidou comments on the work: “In this visual composition, he addresses the layers of time as palimpsests that shape collective consciousness”. This is the first presentation of the work in Cyprus, realized for the first time especially for the retrospective exhibition of Theodoulos at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Bucharest (MNAC) in 2023.
Short biography:
Theodolos Gregoriou was born in Malounta, Nicosia in 1956. He lives and works in Nicosia and Paris. His participation in the 1990 Venice Biennale (Aperto '90) marked the beginning of his presence on the international art scene. He was commissioned to create monumental works for public spaces in Cyprus, France and Greece. His works can be found in public spaces such as ANAD, Nicosia, Larnaca Airport, University of Cyprus, Ledra Street Crossing Point, Delphi, Park Royal Toulouse, Les Abattoirs Museum Toulouse, in European Museums, at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris and in public and private collections, etc.
Since 1983, he has had many solo exhibitions and participated in international group exhibitions such as: 2024 “Casts of an Island”, PSI Foundation - Cycoart, Lemesos, curator N. Pattichis, 2023 “Mental Geography”, National Museum of Contemporary Art MNAC Bucharest, curated by Alex Oberlander - Catherine Nikita, 2021 “International Art Exhibition, The Tides of the Century”, 2020 at Ocean Flower Island, China, curated by Katerina Koskina, 2008-9 "Cyprus, from the Neolithic to Theodolos Gregoriou", Louvre Museum, curated by A. Michael - M.L.Bernandac, 2007 at Tretyakov, Moscow, 2006 at UNESCO, Paris, and at the Olympic Museum of Art, Seoul, curated by S.Verge.
Family Event at PSI Foundation
Saturday 23 November 2024, 11:00 - 13:00
Come to ‘Casts of an Island’ for your activity backpack and fill your treasure pouch! Read the map, follow routes, collaboratively solve clues, and discover artworks!
Designed with an exploratory approach to learning, aiming for interaction and fun, these lending backpacks invite children between the ages 6 - 10 to use them with their family members to autonomously explore the exhibition. Families are encouraged to come and gather at the end to compare their answers/findings.
Available in Greek and English.
Developed by Elena Panagiotou (elenapanagiotou_), Museum Educator
The following events will follow:
Alexandros Yorkatzis in "Casts of an Island"
Saturday 23 November 2024, 19:00 - 20:00
Melina Soukiuroglou and Michalis Charalambous in "Casts of an Island"
Saturday 30 November 2024, 19:00 - 20:00
Within the framework of the exhibition hosts artists for presentations and discussions related to the exhibition “Casts of an Island”. These sessions explore various themes and examine how artists connect their work to the broader world. Through reflections on “practices of relation” and a focus on artistic practices, the discussions illuminate different aspects of belonging, critical thinking, and the role of art in processes of remembrance and healing. These parallel activities are curated by art theorist and curator Evagoras Vanezis.
