The “other Arcadia” Foundation and the Printmaking Studio of the School of Fine Arts, University of Ioannina, present the exhibition “The School of Ioannina” at the venue “16 Fokionos Negri” in Athens  from February 14 to March 15, 2025. The exhibition is curated by the artist and Assistant Professor at the Department of Fine Arts and Art Sciences University of Ioannina, Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos. The exhibition is under the auspices of the University of Ioannina, as part of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of its founding.

The “other Arcadia” Foundation, aiming to support young creators and enhance the visibility and communication of their work with the Athenian artistic community, invites for the second time the Printmaking Studio of the School of Fine Arts, University of Ioannina, to the 16 Fokionos Negri. “The School of Ioannina” brings together over twenty-five works by students of the , showcasing the diverse expressive possibilities of printmaking as a contemporary artistic form. Using a wide range of techniques—from woodcut to etching—as well as incorporating printmaking techniques into the creation of painting works, the exhibition reveals the creative variety and technical mastery of printmaking.

Anna Mitsi

As Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos mentions in the text of the printed edition accompanying the exhibition: Printmaking, transcending the narrow concept of the mere reproduction of copies, is shown here as a more profound process that accentuates the importance of design, technical skill and metier, the cuisine of materials and techniques that is, of the artistic act. The exhibition also captures the effort to unite two ostensibly contrasting worlds: pop culture, which is a source of inspiration for young creators, and the academic knowledge that only a School of Fine Arts can provide..{…}The School of Fine Arts of the University of Ioannina, with the support of the Region of Epirus and the Municipality of Ioannina, looks forward to continuing this creative journey, bridging the past with the future of printmaking.

As part of the exhibition, two guided tours will be conducted by Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos, the curator of the exhibition, on Saturday, February 22, and Saturday, March 15, at 12:30. Additionally, on Saturday, February 15, a special workshop for children aged 10-12 will take place, titled “Exploring the City and Nature through Printmaking.” The workshop will be guided by students from the School of Fine Arts of the University of Ioannina: Marina Pappa, Xenia Giannoulatou, and Ioannis Karagiannopoulos.

Tasatzi Matina

Participants:Iosifina Argirou, Evangelos Voulgaris, Danae Giannopoulou, Xenia Giannoulatou, Konstantinos Gikas, Chryso Valanto Grigoriadou, Afroditi Grigoriou, Fotini Diamantopoulou, Loukas Theoharous, Ioannis Karagiannopoulos, Christina Kousidou, Antonios Koufalexis, Anna Mitsi, Filothei Binta, Marina Pappa, Sofia Pappa, Vasiliki Siatara, Fotis Remos Sinos, Anastasia Skantsi, Maria Spanaki, Matina Tasatzi, Nafsika Tsiartsiouni

PARALLEL PROGRAM

Saturday 15 February

Exploring the City and Nature through Printmaking

Printmaking Workshop for children aged 10-12

As part of the exhibition “The School of Ioannina”, a special workshop for children aged 10-12 will be held with the title “Exploring the City and Nature through Printmaking.” Participants will learn the fascinating technique of relief printing, working with rubber tiles, and will be inspired by two themes: “Among Roots, Leaves, and Flowers” and “The City’s Imprint.” Their works will combine the beauty of nature with the dynamism of urban landscapes, creating a fantastic world where both coexist.

The workshop will be led by students of the School of Fine Arts, University of Ioannina: Marina Pappa, Xenia Giannoulatou, and Giannis Karagiannopoulos, offering children a unique opportunity to explore printmaking through creativity and imagination.

Limited places available. Registration at info@felioscollection until 10/02

Free Entry

Materials provided for free.

Xenia Giannoulatoy

Saturday 22 February, 12:30 

Guided tour of the exhibition with Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos.

Saturday 15 March, 12:30 

Guided tour of the exhibition with Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos.

Address

16 Fokionos Negri

11257 Athens

210-8824681

Opening Hours

Wednesday- Friday 16:00-20:00 

Saturday 12:00 – 17:00 

Admission to the gallery is free