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Exhibition “THE JOURNEY OF ODYSSEUS CONTINUES…” – Dromonero, every Sunday until 31st October


Two contemporary art exhibitions: “THE JOURNEY OF ODYSSEUS CONTINUES…- the Universal Surrealism of Giannis Markantonakis (1952-2024)” and “3 DIMENSIONS PLUS, works from the Permanent Collection of the Contemporary Art Museum of Chania – Elaiourgeion (Olivepress) ” within the framework of ΧΑΝΙart – CHANIart 2024.

WHEN: until 31st October, every Sunday 11.00 – 19.00
For visits during the week contact Ioannis N. Arhontakis: ioannis2000@gmail.com

WHERE: Contemporary Art Museum “Olivepress” at Dromonero (on the road to Paleochora,  13,7 
                 km from Tavronitis).
Free entrance.
The museum also houses a Café and has beautiful terrace with great views.

“THE JOURNEY OF ODYSSEUS CONTINUES… – The Universal Surrealism of Yiannis P. Markantonakis 1952-2024″is dedicated to the visual artist Yiannis P. Markantonakis, who passed away recently and too early, right at the peak of his artistic performance and creation.

Press release:
The art historian and co-curator of the exhibition Konstantinos V. Proimos notes: “Shock, fragility and mortality are simulated through the agitation, the vortex and the plastic gathering of the painting material in an amorphous way, a dense and earthy paste that gives a textured texture to his paintings Yiannis P. Markantonakis and a tactile dimension that reminds the public that the artist is primarily a sculptor. Nested ready-made objects that enter the tables and compositions are integrated into the final result. Markantonakis’ personal vision and composition is so special that it is doubtful whether any other artist or curator could succeed him, imitate him or recreate his environments. The way he created was clearly experiential, as it refers to his personal experiences and personal insights, which sometimes recalled his dreams and sometimes his nightmares.

The exhibition is accompanied by a color bilingual catalog (Greek, English) in which the participating works are presented together with documentary texts, analyzes and comments by the curators.”

The exhibitions are co-organized by Match More Art Gallery the Regional Unit of Chania, Περιφέρεια Κρήτης / Region of Crete the Art Hall Δήμος Πλατανιά – Municipality of Platanias and the Zeuxis Art Studio.

Edited by: Dr. Constantinos Proimos & Ioannis N. Arhontakis

Sources: Art Museum Olivepress – Dromonero and kriti360.gr

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Lydia

I'm Austrian living in Tavronitis, love nature, music, good books, sunsets, the sea, travelling, socializing and more. I came to Crete as a student in the early 70s, exploring the west and southwest of the island with friends by motorbike. When you are young everything is important and, there are lots of things to do...I did. Job, family,children, travelling the world. But I never lost my love for Crete for a minute. And nine years ago I ended up in this convenient corner of Crete, not only for holidays, but to stay and haven't regretted it for a minute.