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The symposium in pandemic times

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The symposium in pandemic times

The well-known Cypriot painter Andreas Charalambous will exhibit his work “The Symposium in Pandemic Times” along with related studies at Gallery Chora in Nicosia from 15th to 30th April 2024. The artwork was painted during the quarantine and restrictive measures of the Covid-19 pandemic, inspired by Pushkin’s “Little Tragedy” from the 19th century. The exhibition will be opened by Stefanos Stefanou, the General Secretary of AKEL, and discussed by historian and art critic Dr. Eleni Nikita.

A minute with Fotini Michailidi Visual Artist

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A minute with Fotini Michailidi Visual Artist

The person lives a nomadic life between Nicosia and Paphos in Cyprus, staying at friends or siblings’ houses with their dog, Chiva.

What, ’s on this weekend

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What, ’s on this weekend

Fact: The third long weekend in a row is approaching, and events will be held in all of the island’s cities, including an International Tattoo Convention in Limassol, a performance on love in Larnaca, two new exhibitions in Nicosia and Paphos, a family festival in Limassol, and a charity running event in Ayia Napa.

Limassol gallery welcomes a journey of the mind

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Limassol gallery welcomes a journey of the mind

– Lumiere Contemporary Art Gallery in Limassol is hosting an exhibition titled Cityscapes Mindscapes Escapes by Christina Drakos.
– The exhibition features paintings and ceramics that reflect the artist’s experiences during the pandemic.
– The artworks explore themes of desire, homecoming, and displacement.
– The exhibition includes sculptures and poetry, creating a multi-dimensional narrative.
– Part of the proceeds from the exhibition will support the Sagapo Children’s Foundation.

Human Rights Sculpture Park to open in Kolossi

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Human Rights Sculpture Park to open in Kolossi

The Human Rights Sculpture Park, located in the courtyard of the Apostolos Loukas High School in Kolossi, is set to open early next month. The park features sculptures promoting a human rights-based approach, conceived by visual artist and art teacher Popi Nikolaou and her students. The project, titled “Children Want Peace,” is nearing completion, with the opening ceremony scheduled for April 12, hosted by President Nikos Christodoulides. Nikolaou, recognized among the world’s best teachers, aims for the park to encourage students and future citizens to actively address human rights violations, including human trafficking, child sexual abuse, and women’s rights. The creation of the sculptures involved thorough research and study to effectively convey messages on human rights.

Cyprus, ’ diverse art scene shines in upcoming exhibitions

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Cyprus, ’ diverse art scene shines in upcoming exhibitions

New exhibitions featuring a diverse range of art, including classical pieces, conceptual themes, and contemporary approaches, are set to open in Cyprus this spring. These exhibitions will take place in Limassol, Nicosia, and Paphos, showcasing the work of local artists.

– In Limassol, Andy Bargilly’s exhibition titled “Fluidic Inkscapes” will be held at Morfi Gallery from March 20-30, featuring ink drawings.
– Nicosia’s Thkio Ppalies will host Elena Savvidou’s exhibition “Itan Oraia,” which merges sculpture, sound, light, and movement, from March 22-April 6.
– The “We Find Each Other Sooner and None Has to Leave First: Decolonization of Care & Formations of Tenderness” exhibition will run from March 23 to April 22 at Korai space in Nicosia, featuring artists Raissa Angeli, Georgia Christou, and Marietta Mavrokordatou.
– In Paphos, Marlen Karletidou will present her painting exhibition “In Quest of Light, Beauty and Purity” at Blue Iris Art Gallery from April 6 to 26, showcasing 20 paintings created between 2020 and 2024.

Renowned artist in Limassol

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Renowned artist in Limassol

Limassol’s Gallery 45 is opening its spring season with an exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Daniela Busarello titled “Mindfully Yours, The Atom,” curated by Lydia Theodoridou. The exhibition starts on April 10. Busarello, originally from south Brazil and now based in Paris, has a background in architecture and has collaborated with notable institutions such as LVMH, Aubusson, Murano, Mobilier National, PAD, Art Basel, and Abbaye de Maubuisson. The exhibition includes works that explore the concept of the atom in a hypothetical correspondence, featuring pieces like the monumental painting “Guapuruvu,” Murano sculptures, and watercolour drawings from collaborations with Aubusson and Montex-Chanel. The exhibition runs until May 9.

Cyprus welcomes three music icons

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Cyprus welcomes three music icons

Imany, a French artist of Comorian descent, will perform at Limassol’s Municipal Garden Theatre on July 15. Tom Jones will perform at Larnaca Marina on July 18 as part of his Ages & Stages Tour 2024. Ed Sheeran will perform at Larnaca Marina on September 7 and 8.

Hash fudge and a fish for Picasso

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Hash fudge and a fish for Picasso

Alice B. Toklas, born in San Francisco in 1877, authored one of the bestselling cookbooks of all time, which gained popularity partly due to stories of her 39-year relationship with Gertrude Stein and a recipe for hash fudge, making Toklas an icon of 1960s counterculture. The cookbook was published in 1954 and is semi-autobiographical, including observations on French and American food cultures, culinary tales involving famous friends, and stories of wartime life. Toklas met Stein in Paris in 1907, and they hosted a renowned literary and artistic salon. During WWI, they drove delivery trucks, and in WWII, they waited it out in the country. Stein died in 1946, after which Toklas published her cookbook. Toklas’ literary output includes two cookbooks and a memoir. The hash fudge recipe in her cookbook, contributed by Brion Gysin, recommended using wild cannabis sativa or indica. After Toklas’ death in 1968, she entered popular culture, highlighted by the movie “I Love You Alice B Toklas” and the naming of craters on Venus after both Toklas and Stein.

Exhibition steps inside art therapist, ’s studio

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Exhibition steps inside art therapist, ’s studio

Eleni Petridou Bouriti, a licensed art therapist, will host a solo art exhibition titled “Art Therapist’s Studio” from April 18 to April 26 at the Latsia Town Hall in Nicosia. The exhibition will feature paintings and sculptures inspired by her field of work in art therapy. It aims to offer a multisensory experience through guided tours and workshops focused on art, creativity, and mental wellbeing. Proceeds from art sales will be donated to support children and adolescents in the paediatric wing of Makarios Hospital.