Govedarou Art Gallery in co-organization with the Friends of Astronomy Group (OFA) presents in its space at Georgiou Papandreou 5 (formerly Antheon), the group art exhibition entitled: "Man's Last Frontier The Breath of God...UNIVERSE", curated by artist and gallery owner Natasa Govedarou.The opening of the exhibition will take place on January 10, 2023.
Friends of Astronomy Group was founded in November 1997 with the aim of bringing together all those who look up admiring the greatness of the universe that surrounds us, to help spread the science of astronomy and space in our country.Ambition of O.F.A.is for everyone to expand their knowledge both generally and selectively in the areas that interest everyone.Today, 25 years after its establishment, it has 600 members.The Group includes people from all professions such as university professors, teachers, teachers, students, lawyers, bankers, workers, freelancers, while its members collaborate with NASA and ESA, and it has great distinctions in finding supernova stars, comets,study of solar eclipses, while astronomical photographs of its members have been awarded in the most important scientific journals internationally
Greeting speach from the President of the Friends of Astronomy Group (OFA), Mr. Theodore Mattas:
"The creation of an artistic work and science are phenomena of a long evolutionary process, which is directly linked to the biological, intellectual and social maturation of the human species.Science and the arts coexist and interact with each other, and are very often co-producers and co-formators of common creations!The Friends of Astronomy Group, an association founded 25 years ago with the aim of spreading the science of Astronomy is pleased to announce the co-organization together with the Govedarou ART Gallery of a group exhibition on the theme of the beauties of the Universe.We thank the curator of the exhibition Ms. Natasa Govedarou for the collaboration and we expect a result that will combine science and the arts in the most harmonious way.
Participant artists:
Nana Winter-Georgiadou, Azaria Daisy, Androulaki Pelagia, Aspridis Markos, Vizovitou Sini, Geraki Victoria, Gerouki Zoi, Giarentzidis Vasilis, Govedarou Natasa, Dimoudi Magda, Zacharoudis Stelios, Ioannidis Kallias, Karteris Efthimis, Kokkinos George, Mavroleon-Polizoidis Katerina, Michailidou Nina, Beggli Eugenia, Padis Antonis, Papalexiou Maria, Peponidis Tasos, Sarisavva Katerina, Taxos Panagiotis, Trouli Georgia, Chalkia Maria, Chatzimanoli Vasiliki
Duration: 10 - 27 January 2023
Opening: Tuesday 10 January 2023, 18:00 – 21:00
At Govedarou Art Gallery G.Papandreou 5 (formerly Antheon), Georgiou bus stop
Curator of the exhibition: Natasa Govedarou
Co-organizer: Friends of Astronomy Group (OFA)www.ofa.gr
Govedarou Art Gallery presents the group art exhibition entitled: "THE DYNAMICS OF COLORS" curated by EKPA Art Historian, MA Journalist and member of AICA Greece, Nikolena Kalaitzakis.
The Art Historian and Curator of the exhibition, Nikolena Kalaitzakis, among others, notes:
"The exhibition, as its title betrays, seeks to highlight the Dynamics of Colors, through freely themed works, the connecting link of which is the exploitation, on the part of visual, vivid, intense colors. "Color", a structural element of Art, has accompanied the greatest movements since its beginnings. Ernest Schachtel's opinion is interesting, according to which: "the experience of color is similar to that of emotion or emotion. In both cases we tend to be passive receivers of stimuli. An emotion is not the product of the actively organizing mind. It just presupposes a kind of openness that, for example, a depressed person might not have. Emotion excites us in the same way that color excites us. The scheme, in contrast, seems to require a more active response. We detect the object, establish its structural framework, relate the parts to the whole. Similarly, the mind dominates impulses, applies principles, coordinates a variety of experiences, and decides upon a course of action."
Participating artists:
Pelagia Androulaki / Eleni Arvanitaki / Christianna Asprouli / Kostis Atsalis / Evangelia Vekiaropoulou / Eleni Vogiatzaki / Alexandros Voutsas / Stella Yagoulis / Aikaterini Gounari / Dimitra Gounari / Magda Dimoudi / Phaedra Englesou / Thanasis Zisis / Maria Zygomala / George Iliadis / George Kokkinos / Giorgos Kokkinos / / Dimitra Kotsonas / Konstantinos Kounalis / Dimitra Koufopoulou / Vasiliki Kostopoulou / Irini Monommatou / Olga Moutsianou / Kristi Boutsai / Louiana Papadopoulou / Gina Papadopoulou / Maria Papalexiou / Christiana Papamali / Stefania Papatrezi / Maria Pediaditi / Dimitris Petropoulos / Vaso Pouridou / Eleftheria Protini Sarisavva / Vivetta Sarri / Irida Spinulas / Pavlos Spourelas / Alexandra Stefanidou / Anthi Symeonidou / Antigoni Tziora / Nikos Tsiotas / Maria Chalkia / Maria Harkoutsi
Opening: Friday, December 2 (6 - 9 p.m.)
Exhibition duration: December 2-16, 2022
- You chose "Climate Change: Man and Natural Disasters" as the main theme of your exhibition. Why now? What has changed in the years 2022?
I have always been sensitive to the issue of the environment and the effects of our intervention in it. The effect of the phenomenon on our daily lives is now very evident and unfortunately I believe that things will get worse in the future. Govedarou Art Gallery will launch a series of group exhibitions with the central theme of the environment and issues related to it putting its little stone in the effort to awaken the world through art.
- It is impossible for man to dominate the forces of nature. What do you think is his own way of surviving in such a changing time?
It is impossible for man to dominate the forces of nature but he can contribute to reducing the effects of climate change and stabilize the climate in the long term through the help of science and technology. To turn to new forms of energy that are developing rapidly in recent years and to follow the guidelines of science that is on the front line of the war to save our planet.
- What role does art play as an educational tool in the fight to save the environment?
The artist cannot live without nature as his primary goal is to highlight it through his own weapons which are none other than the brush, canvas and paints. In his own way he fights to keep her alive so that he can continue to be inspired by her beauties. I believe that through the artist, nature acquires a voice, expresses emotion and invites us to respond to its calls.
- The exhibition is co-organized with the Mariolopoulio-Kanaginio Foundation for Environmental Sciences. How did this collaboration come about and what is the role of the compared Foundation?
As the owner of the gallery and the artistic curator of this exhibition, I wanted to give an extra weight to the subject that was exhibited. Mariolopoulio-Kanaginio Foundation of Environmental Sciences, with the President of the General Secretary of the Academy of Athens, Professor Christos Zerefos, I believe was the appropriate choice according to the purposes of the foundation.
The aims of the Foundation are summarized as follows:
• The development of Environmental Sciences with an emphasis on enhancing studies related to human interaction with the environment and cultural heritage.
• The awarding of honors in recognition of the contribution of famous scientists dealing with the environmental sciences.
• The award of young scientists active in environmental sciences in a joint program with the World Meteorological Organization of the UN (WMO) (§ 7.2.6, 47 session WMO Executive Council, Geneva, 1996).
• The awarding of awards and distinctions which the Foundation presents and which pertain to the purposes of the Foundation both at home and abroad.
- This exhibition comes to embrace Art with Science in such a topical and serious issue, argues Mr. Christos Zerefos. Is this combination perhaps the solution to our victory against natural disaster?
The solution is not but it is one through highlighting the problem and awakening the public.
- Fifteen different artists participate in the exhibition. How easy is it for them to interact with each other and create a single narrative?
Each artist participating in the exhibition expresses himself in his own way and with his own sensibilities. Coming to the gallery space to see their works you will find a perpetual reconciliation even from the way they are placed in our exhibition space. The choice I made of the artists was made with very strict criteria for this exhibition so that all the works are within the theme to be able to pass the message we were seeking to the public.
- Do you consider nature to be an eminently artistic subject of inspiration from antiquity to today? Her beauty, her wildness, her peace. How do you imagine her future portrayals in such an ominous future scenario?
The nature of the artist is inexhaustible and he will always find ways to express himself and give his own touch in the future as well.
Art-Thessaloniki International Fair - is an international cultural family that is constantly growing, full of energy and excitement. We ensure this with the support of the participants, each one individually, and with the important organization of the artistic director and his team, who are always close to you.
Art-Thessaloniki is located right in the center of the city. With the TEF-HELEXPO facilities next to the beach of Thessaloniki and the White Tower.
Govedarou Art Gallery participates again this year with its 6 artists:
Nana Winter-Georgiadou, Stelios Zacharoudis, Nina Michailidou, Eirini Monommatou, Maria Chalkia and Olga Hatzichristou
You will find us at Pavillion 10 Booth 8
Art-Thessaloniki International Fair - is an international cultural family that is constantly growing, full of energy and excitement. We ensure this with the support of the participants, each one individually, and with the important organization of the artistic director and his team, who are always close to you.
Art-Thessaloniki is located right in the center of the city. With the TEF-HELEXPO facilities next to the beach of Thessaloniki and the White Tower.
Govedarou Art Gallery participates again this year with its 6 artists:
Nana Winter-Georgiadou, Stelios Zacharoudis, Nina Michailidou, Eirini Monommatou, Maria Chalkia and Olga Hatzichristou
You will find us at Pavillion 10 Booth 8
Govedarou Art Gallery, in co-organization with the Mariopoulos-Kanaginis Foundation for the Environmental Sciences, presents in its space the group art exhibition entitled: "Climate Change: Man and Natural Disasters", curated by the artist and owner of the gallery Natasa Govedarou. The opening of the exhibition will take place on October 13, 2022, which is also the International Day for the Reduction of Natural Disasters, and its importance is very timely, not only because of the environmental phenomena we experience every day, but also because of the COP 27 conference on climate change. 15 visual artists are participating.
The International Day for the Reduction of Natural Disasters was established by the UN General Assembly in 1989 and is celebrated every year on October 13, with the rationale that it is impossible for man to dominate the forces of nature, but it is possible to reduce their destructive consequences. Poor and developing countries suffer the greatest losses in human resources, as well as unsustainable damages, due to the lack of infrastructure, as well as know-how to deal with natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, landslides and drought).
Greeting speech from the President of Mariopoulios-Kanaginis Foundation for the Environmental Sciences and Secretary General of the Academy of Athens professor Christos Zerefos:
It is with great pleasure that I welcome Govedarou Art Gallery's group exhibition on a subject that is so topical that it is projected as much as a war. The war that humanity is waging to stabilize the climate and be able to heal in the long term the wounds that have been opened in our environment by the reckless use of fossil fuels and not only has great costs. This exhibition comes to embrace Art with Science in such a topical and serious issue. It would be fortunate to see many similar initiatives so that society can be made aware through Art. Mrs. Govedarou and her colleagues deserve warm congratulations with the wish that she will continue and increase her contribution to society and the environment in general.
Participating Artists:
Nana Winter-Georgiadou, Atsalis Kostis, Gerouki Zoi, Giarentzidis Vasileios, Govedarou Natasa, Efimidis Kostas, Zacharoudis Stelios, Kontoe Marianna, Michailidou Nina, Michalopoulou Christina, Monommatou Eirini, Sarissava Katerina, Taxos Panagiotis, Tsantilas Christos, Chalkia Maria
Duration of Exhibition: 13-27 October 2022
Opening: 13 October 2022, 18.30-21.30
Curator: Natasa Govedarou
The Govedarou Art Gallery presents in its space the group art exhibition of the Union of Visual Artists DIONI entitled: "VISUAL ARTS PANORAMA", curated by the president and founder of the association, Mr. Michalis Michalakis. The purpose of the non-profit organization based in Athens DIONI is the transmission of the visual art of our civilization and culture through exhibitions, seminars, internet, Painting courses and books of visual content. The Union of Visual Artists DIONI lists 912 members Painters, Hagiographers, Sculptors and artists of various visual styles. DIONI's income is given for charitable purposes.
Duration: 4 - 8 October 2022
Opening: Tuesday, October 4th, time 18:30 – 21:30
Curator: Michalis Michalakis
GOVEDAROU ART GALLERY organizes the group exhibition INTERNATIONAL MEETING. The INTERNATIONAL MEETING exhibition is organized at regular intervals by GOVEDAROU ART GALLERY since the establishment of the gallery in order to promote art from Greece but mainly from abroad. Works mainly from the gallery depot with characteristic works of artists with whom he collaborates will be exhibited in the space, giving the impetus to the visitors to get to know their work and to find out if they want more for their creations.
14 artists take part in this group exhibition.
Exhibition duration: 25 of May to 16 of June 2023
Govedarou Art Gallery, G. Papandreou 5 (former Antheon, Georgiou stop) organizes in its space the solo exhibition of the artist and internationally awarded watercolorist George Politis entitled "Santorini". Within the framework of the exhibition, a presentation of the painter's watercolor technique is also organized in the gallery space on Thursday, May 5, at 18.00. The topic on which the presentation will be made will be Santorini.
George Politis is known in the field of watercolor and for the watercolor workshops he performs from time to time in Greece and abroad where he is repeatedly invited to present and teach his technique. He is a recognized member of the American Watercolor Society and enjoys worldwide recognition in the field of watercolor.
A few words from George Politis about this exhibition:
I visited Santorini for the first time in the summer of 2018. It was "love at first sight". Source of inspiration; How else to do it? The combination of the blue of the sky and the sea with the white (usually) of the houses and churches, the resulting contrasts, the transparency and the shadows (often intense, thanks to the dazzling light) give those elements that are reference points for watercolor. . Four years later, I continue my search in Santorini, trying to discover it step by step. And I'm sure the road is still very long…
Presentation of watercolor technique: Thursday 5 May 2022, duration 18.00-20.00
Exhibition duration: April 14 to May 6, 2022
Govedarou Art Gallery, G. Papandreou 5 (former Antheon, Georgiou stop) in Thessaloniki, Greece organizes in its space the solo exhibition of the artist and internationally awarded watercolorist George Politis entitled "Santorini".
A few words from George Politis about this exhibition.
I visited Santorini for the first time in the summer of 2018. It was "love at first sight". Source of inspiration; How else to do it? The combination of the blue of the sky and the sea with the white (usually) of the houses and churches, the resulting contrasts, the transparency and the shadows (often intense, thanks to the dazzling light) give those elements that are reference points for watercolor. . Four years later, I continue my search in Santorini, trying to discover it step by step. And I'm sure the road is still very long…
Art critic Elli Kokkini has written the following about the work of George Politis:
"… Through the transparent ways of his artistic approach, George Politis gives us his own references with more sensitivity, translating the tactile images into visual… His color palette, clear as water, sometimes invests the entire surfaces of his design types and in other cases only parts of them, particularly exposed to light, leaving to be reflected its reflections and the immediacy of its effect on the texture and the diversity of their construction materials ".
Opening: Thursday, April 14, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Exhibition duration: April 14 to May 6, 2022
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.& 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Holy Saturday 23 April and 2 May closed
*To enter the gallery, it is mandatory to use a mask and show a certificate of illness or vaccination.Maximum number of people staying in the area at the same time: 27 people.
With the support of: Estia Pyrgou, Polis Magazino & ThessCulture