Chef Iosif Petrof created pictures of gastronomic art (non recipies), inspired by a poetical text by Stella Koutsoupaki concerning the Revolution of 1821

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The Hellenic-French Association of Chania presents a peculiar photography exhibition titled: “A glance at the 21 through the art of gastronomy”, at the Center of Mediterranean Architecture in Chania.

Chef Iosif Petrof created pictures of gastronomic art (non recipies), inspired by a poetical text by Stella Koutsoupaki concerning the Revolution of 1821. 21 artistic creations have been photographed by Diogenis Papadopoulos and set up in a “military formation”. A narration of the essay translated into 2 languages ​​(Greek, French) with background music complements the photography. The music was composed especially for the exhibition by the composer and pianist Panos Giambouldakis, and the exhibition curator is Myrto Kontomitaki, Museologist – Art Historian.

The exhibition is co-organized by the Region of Crete – Regional Unit of Chania, the Municipality of Chania and KEPPEDIH – CAM (the cultural organization of Chania), and is under the auspices of the “Greece 2021″ Committee, the Embassy of France in Greece and the French Institute of Greece.

Exhibition duration: June 16 to 27, 2021