Monday, 26 February 2024

Modern Greek art: The Dynamics of Ellipsis


Modern Greek Art: The Dynamics of Ellipsis -  the Bank of Greece Art Collection at the Theocharakis Museum, Athens.

The Bank of Greece art collection spans almost 100 years. The exhibition is organised in three secions, 'Places and Spaces', 'Myths and People' and 'The Dynamics of Ellipsis'.


The Dynamics of Ellipsis:


Abstract or semi-abstract works from the second half of the 20th century are to be found in the third section of this exhibition.


Manos Malfessis, Untitled, 1997, (wrought lead)



looking closer


Makis Theofylaktopoulos, Untitled, 2010, (oil on canvas)



Nikos Kessanlis, Phantasmagories, 1996, (liquid emulsion on canvas)



Antonis Donef, Untitled, 2015, (collage with archival material [maps])



Opy Zouni, Room Without A View, 1992-93, (acrylic on cardboard and wooden construction)



Kostis Velonis, Kastalia Spring I, 2022, (mixed media)



Vassilis Gerodimos, Three Loci, I, II, III, 2022, (paper, marble)



Rena Papaspyrou, Episodes in Matter, 1980-81, (mixed media, detached surface, anodized aluminium sheet, interfention with pencil)




Leda Papaconstantinou, Flags, 1987, (dry pastel and charcoal on paper mounted on MDF)




Paris Prekas, Sails, 1962, (oil on canvas)



Yannis Adamakos, Ochre Landscape, 2008, (oil on canvas)



Giorgos Mavroidis, Hydra, 1961, (oil on canvas)



Celeste Polychroniadi, Paradise Lost, 1960, (oil on hardboard)



Koula Bekiari, Autumn, 1950s, (oil on canvas mounted on hardboard)



Nikos Byzantios, Nocturne, 1971, (oil on canvas)


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