Fact: Artist Khaldoon Daud presents his work in an exhibition titled Armenian Faces at the Pierides Museum – Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation in Larnaca on the occasion of the Remembrance Day of the Armenian Genocide. The exhibition will be open until May 17.
Fact: Fani Agisilaou, a Cyprus-based artist, aims to reveal the resilience, beauty, and inherent vulnerability of women through her work.
The hot potato regarding the Paphos Cultural Foundation has been delayed for three years and is being transferred to the new, more populous Paphos Municipal Council that will emerge from the June elections. The current Municipal Council’s lack of progress on the matter is final, attributed to efforts to divide positions rather than appointing culture-minded individuals. The new council is hoped to have a proper perspective to implement the plan, which aimed to resume cultural activities from where “Paphos 2017” left off. However, recent allegations by the Cultural Movement ex-Artis accuse the Municipality of Paphos of irresponsibility, claiming that artworks placed in the city as part of the Cultural Capital initiative are missing and at risk of being destroyed. Specifically, three sculptures, including works by Rinos Stefani and Herman Pitts, are missing, and the movement calls on the Municipality to locate and reposition them.
Fact: Toula Liasi’s exhibition ‘Synchronising History’ in Larnaca features objects with 88 years of history that tell the story of her family and the enclaved people in Karpasia after the Turkish invasion in 1974.
The Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery will host a new art exhibition by Toula Liasi called Synchronising History, which focuses on the artist’s home in the occupied village of Ayia Triada. The exhibition features over 55 artworks including paintings, photographs, videos, and installations.
An environmental art exhibition called RE:SOURCE 2.0 is set to take place in Limassol from May 17-21. The exhibition will feature over 30 Cyprus and international artists and will focus on the nature-human bond in response to trash pollution. The artworks will include various mediums such as painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and video art, connecting visitors with the natural world. The exhibition will also include educational activities like lectures, quests, and creative workshops.
The second edition of the environmental art exhibition RE:SOURCE 2.0 will feature over 30 Cyprus and international artists selected from more than 100 open call applications. The exhibition aims to explore the artistic vision of the nature-human bond in response to trash pollution and promote direct actions to tackle the environmental emergency.
The Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery will host the exhibition “Synchronising History” by Toula Liasi, featuring over 55 artworks including paintings, photographs, videos, and installations. Toula Liasi’s project focuses on the history and objects of her home in the occupied village of Ayia Triada, aiming to transform historical objects into artistic evidence of memory and identity. Toula Liasi, born in Ayia Triada, has presented her work in various exhibitions, with a focus on the recent history of Cyprus. Her previous projects have dealt with issues such as the enclaved Cypriots and missing persons. The exhibition will run from April 26 to July 31, 2024, at the Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery.
Fact: Peter Bird, a resident artist at Mola Culture Factory in Lefkara village, has been based in Cyprus since 2009 and creates intricate sculptures and paintings.
Cypria Fine Art Auctions will be hosting an Evening Sale on April 17, 2024, at Gallery K in Nicosia, featuring a collection of 154 lots that includes iconic Cypriot and Greek artists. The auction aims to offer a diverse range of artworks from the late 19th century to contemporary pieces, catering to both seasoned collectors and newcomers with affordable options. The event will showcase works by renowned artists like Christoforos Savva, Andreas Chrysohos, Yannis Gaitis, Pericles Pantazis, and Alecos Fasianos, providing a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to explore and appreciate fine art.