Five distinct personalities and charismatic creators of a deeply textured way of thinking, seeing, and teaching engage in conversation with Iris Kritikou
“Personal Geographies” returns to the Hellenic American Union with a new thematic cycle titled “Individuals as Islands.” From Wednesday, February 11 and for φιωε consecutive weeks, art historian Iris Kritikou invites 5 notable artists to a series of open meetings, where they speak about their journey, their way of thinking and work.
In the new “Personal Geographies” cycle, “Individuals as Islands,” sensitive nuclei of gazes, ideas, and actions meet once again. They speak about the adventure and the fascinating process of reconstruction and creation and, above all, reveal their personal vision and outlook—ultimately directed toward the common good. They propose the individual capacity to produce creative or social work, as well as the possibility of reconnecting people, artworks, buildings, places, landscapes, and archives. They embody the strong personal will that can transform a reservoir of ideas into action and a life’s work with many recipients.
These are individuals with multiple identities, a deeply personal perspective, and a meaningful relationship with their audience—people who transform their experience, knowledge, and sensitivity into action, discourse, and social contribution. They become both method and landmark. Inhabited small “islands” of experience and accumulated insight.
At the first meeting, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the guest is the esteemed psychologist and author Marietta Pepelassi, who shares her own way of moving through the world, opening paths to self-awareness, companionship, and meaningful connection.
This will be followed by Nikos Vatopoulos (18/2), Minas Mavrikakis (25/2), Christos Papadakis (4/3), and Giorgos Rorris (11/3).