Participation in the exhibition “All here! 50 years of Democracy”
The Alpha Bank Art Collection is loaning 3 works by printmaker A. Tassos to the exhibition hosted by the MOMus-Museum Alex Mylona:
- Slave No 1, 1967, woodcut, 98.5 x 32.5 cm
- Slave No 2, 1967, woodcut, 99 x 33.5 cm
- Slave No 3, 1967, woodcut, 99 x 31.5 cm
The works belong to a series of woodcuts created by A. Tassos during 1967-1974. They were exhibited for the first time at the National Gallery in 1975, following the restoration of democracy.
Find out more about the participation of the Art Collection in the exhibition “All here! 50 years of Democracy”.
Art resisting dictatorship
The exhibition includes works created by 4 renowned Greek artists of the post-war era:
- Vlassis Caniaris
- Dimitris Alithinos
- Vaso Katraki
- A. Tassos
All the exhibits were featured in exhibitions during the junta period or shortly after. They symbolise resistance and opposition, hope and democracy.
The exhibition is held under the patronage of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
A. Tassos in a nutshell
A. Tassos (Anastasios Alevizos, 1914-1985) was born in Lefkochora, Messinia. He studied Painting and Engraving at the Athens School of Fine Arts. Besides engraving, he also worked extensively and very successfully in graphic arts.
He drew inspiration from the Greek landscape, but also urban life. The common denominator in all his works was the element of social sensitivity.
The Alpha Bank Art Collection includes the works Epitaph and Noon by A. Tassos.
Exhibition info
Where: MOMus-Museum of Alex Mylona, 5 Agion Asomaton Square, Thiseio, Athens
When: 18.01.2024 – 14.04.2024
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11.00 – 19.00
Thursday: 11.00 – 22.00
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