Greek contemporary art exhibition opens November 12th, 7-9pm

On November 12th, Dar Al-Funoon will be presenting a contemporary Greek group exhibition, bringing together three artists working in a range of mediums, from photography, painting, and furniture design. Their works make a bold statement for new directions in Greek contemporary art today.

The show will feature unique & sophisticated armchairs from Natassa Georgopoulou’s Chair Affairs collection. Each armchair is transformed in a field of setting trends in design and fashion, creating fascinating and intriguing human characters. Her work has been published in Vogue magazine, design magazines and newspapers.

Also included is photographic series by Christos Katsios entitled Liquid Mirror. His unique style and professionalism has brought him up in the top positions of global photographers and undisputed lead photographer in Mykonos Island.

In addition, Buenos Aires born Greek artist Dionysios Proios Rallatos will showcase his painting series entitled By Heart. Rallatos began painting from a very early age, and participated in shows in Argentina, Brazil, and Greece.

Opening on November 12th 2012, from 7-9pm. See attachment for details.

Hierapolis-Pamukkale...

The Ruins of Hierapolis and the Calcium Carbonate Travertines at Pamukkale were highlights of our trip. Calcite-laden waters, deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, have created at Pamukkale (meaning Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins. The Greeks thought this surreal landscape led to the entrance to Hades and many journeyed here at the end of their days. The spas of Hierapolis were set up in the 2nd c. BCE to help heal and soothe the suffering pilgrims. Even today, people believe the hot smelly waters have healing powers. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments, especially mausoleums, can be seen at the site.