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Utopic Dystopia

Admission: Free
Opening: 22.03.2024, 20:00
23.03.2024-07.04.2024

Διάρκεια έκθεσης: 23/3 - 24/3, 29/3 - 31/3, 5/4 - 7/4: 16:00 - 22:00

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Upon entering "Utopic Dystopia" you're forced to traverse the ethereal realms of the feminine psyche, where visions of dystopia intertwine with the intoxicating allure of utopian dreams. This exhibition serves as a portal into a realm where turmoil and fantasy converge, offering a multifaceted exploration of the complexities of contemporary existence.

The themes explored within "Utopic Dystopia" are as diverse as they are compelling. From the existential angst of a world on the brink of collapse, to the evolving spirit of the self that persists amidst chaos, each artwork serves as a vessel for contemρ4plation and introspection. At its core, it is a manifestation of the flourishing feminine imagination—a testament to our capacity to experience both the darkest of nightmares and the brightest of dreams.

Inspired by notions of identity, femininity, heartbreak and the subconscious, the creators challenge conventional concepts of reality and break the boundaries of perception. Re-birthing themselves as creatively limitless beings, they reconstruct the constraints of a heteronormative reality and the given space, offering glimpses into an alternative physical existence where the lines between utopia and dystopia blur.
 Merging found and original materials with discarded objects, they construct intricate and evocative pieces that explore themes of identity, dysphoria and self acceptance.

Artists: Erida Tsouri & Nikoleta Jade Theofanopoulou
Curation: Irini Bamvaka, Eftihia Papagiannaki
Hosted by: HGW std. Mavromichali 138, Neapoli Eksarcheia
Opening: 22/3 20:00 - 00:00
Duration: 23/3 - 24/3, 29/3 - 31/3, 5/4 - 7/4 16:00 - 22:00
 
Free entrance 
 
The space is wheelchair accessible