Exhibition: 100 Posters for Crete – fund raising event, Chania 27th July until 18th August
100 graphic designers, who live and work in Greece, Cyprus and many other cities abroad, were invited to design a poster about Crete, without any subject or technique restrictions. The feedback to the request was overwhelming!
The chosen posters will be sold in copies at a low cost! The revenues go to ELEPAP and Orizontas in Chania.
WHERE: Firkas Fortress, western end of Venetian Port/ Marine Museum, Chania
WHEN: 27th July – 18th August, 10 am to 5pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm.
A unique graphic design poster exhibition for raising charity funds for “ELEPAP Chania” and “Orizontas” organized by the Region of Crete, the Regional Unit of Chania, the Municipality of Chania and Omen Art Shop Gallery.
100 graphic designers, who live and work in Greece, Cyprus and many other cities abroad, were invited to design a about Crete, without any subject or technique restrictions. The feedback to the request was overwhelming!
The chosen posters will be sold in copies at a low cost, as the raised money will be offered to support “ELEPAP Chania” and “Orizontas”, two of the most active charity organisations in Chania.
The visitors of the exhibition, besides contributing to the organisations mentioned above, will also enjoy themselves watching 100 different works of art depicting every aspect of life on the island, including civilization, culture, tourism, ecology, nutrition etc. The creators cover a wide range of techniques and subjects through their work, offering food for thought to the visitor as well as humorous moments at times.
The aim of the exhibition is firstly to support the two fund raising organisations of the city and secondly to feature the greek graphic design the best way there is. A favourite destination of Greece was selected at the peak of the tourist season so that as many people possible will attend the exhibition and will carry their impressions all over the world.
Source & photo credit: 100 Posters for Crete
