EXHIBITIONS
Upcoming: Group Exhibition: Platforms Project, Participation with Art Unitas — from 17 Sep  •  Upcoming: Group Exhibition: Next Day, Κ.Ε.Ε.Τ. Former KAMBA Estate, Curated by Louiza Karapidaki, — from 26 Sep    Upcoming: Group Exhibition: Platforms Project, Participation with Art Unitas — from 17 Sep  •  Upcoming: Group Exhibition: Next Day, Κ.Ε.Ε.Τ. Former KAMBA Estate, Curated by Louiza Karapidaki, — from 26 Sep

"Hangers of the Public Space"

A Social Art Project

The project “The Symbol of Reciprocity, or Hangers of the Public Space” is a social art initiative developed in the Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko together with Dr Eleni Polychronatou. Its aim is to create a new way of gathering and exchanging goods, built on the axes of art, reuse and social contribution.

The philosophy of the work
The project proposes an object of common use, in wood or metal, designed as a “living sculpture” that transforms the public space. Its structure is simple and functional: three straight lengths tied at the middle, standing no higher than 180 cm. Its form allows for interaction, since its appearance and its function change continuously through the participation of those who use it.

“Art is our contact with the community, and it supports the vision of a person who feels that we are TOGETHER.”

Installation points in the Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko
Following an initial presentation at the “Karydeio” Visual Arts Centre, the works were placed at 12 selected points across the municipality:

  • Filothei
    • Main Town Hall (95 Marathonodromou St.)
    • Former Filothei Town Hall (31 Kalliga St.)
    • Filothei Citizens’ Service Centre (48 Kyprou St.)
    • Municipal Gymnasium (77 Kalliga St.)
  • Psychiko
    • Former Psychiko Town Hall (13 Stratigou Kallari St.)
    • Benetatos Cultural Centre (Drosi & 1 Drosini St.)
    • First Square, “Blue Bell”
    • Psychiko Citizens’ Service Centre (2 Grammou St.)
  • Neo Psychiko
    • Former Neo Psychiko Town Hall (44 Tertseti St.)
    • “Spyropouleio” Cultural Centre (1 Agias Sofias St.)
    • Agios Georgios Square
    • “Estia” Centre (13 S. Nikolakopoulou St.)

Participating artists
The project was conceived by Eleni Polychronatou and realised with the participation of the Artreeteam group and the artists: Pani Stathopoulou, Ennios-Eros Giogos, Jimmy Efthymiou, Sofia Kouklaki, Maro Kouri, Maria Methymaki, Katerina Mitsiali, Litsa Mousouli, Giannis Brouzos, Stelios Panagiotopoulos and Dimitris Tsiantzis.

The work was carried out with the support of OKAPA, the municipality’s culture, sport and youth organisation.

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Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko
OKAPA press release (PDF)
Video on YouTube

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