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Metzikof: The Gaze

Exhibition

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Hellenic American Union Galleries

Over 140 previously unpublished paintings by Yiannis Metzikof, created over the past three years, are presented at the Galleries of the Hellenic American Union.

Through a vibrant and dynamic kaleidoscope of color and expression, visitors are welcomed by portraits of real or imaginary figures — dancers and performers, visions and dreams — all forming the creative, pictorial, and visionary essence of the multi-talented Metzikof. The exhibition is curated by art historian Iris Kritikou.

As the curator characteristically notes:"Skillfully painted papers with light glossy textures, layered transparencies, and choreographed bursts of bold and exquisite color. Enigmatic faces — whether real or imagined — adorned with mysterious trophies: beaks, hats, veils and feathers, shells, flowers, leaves or birds, fish and butterflies. Firework-like hands. Painterly blotches of ochre and violet — or seeds of a thrilling, disjointed existence springing from an invisible yet parallel universe."

A special limited-edition catalog is published for the exhibition by Mikri Arktos Editions.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of parallel events and guided tours.

Curator Iris Kritikou and the artist himself will welcome and guide the public on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – 18:30

Saturday, January 18, 2025 – 12:00

Monday, December 30, 2024 – 17:30

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – 19:00

 

 

 

Saturday, December 21 

17:30: In collaboration with the Museum of Greek Children's Art, children will create artworks inspired by the dreamlike portraits of Yiannis Metzikof.

Yannis Metzikof

Yannis Metzikof

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